Black Lamborghini Murcielago Paint Correction and Clear Bra Prep
by Ivan Rajic | 4/4/13Check out the amazing paint correction Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail performs on this black Lamborghini Murcielago!
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Black Ferrari 430 Paint Correction
by Ivan Rajic | 3/7/13Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail corrects the paint of this beautiful Black Ferrari 430!
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Ferrari 458 Italia New Car Prep and Paint Correction
by Ivan Rajic | 2/7/13Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail shows us his new car prep and paint correction skills on a beautiful 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia!
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Trip to California to Work on Some Exotics – Car 1 of 7
by Addison Good | 8/6/12Addison Good from Good Guys Detailing, normally out of Naples, FL went California for some amazing corrective detailing. In this series you’ll see incredible vehicles being brought to an entirely new level. Part 1 of this series features a Rolls Royce Ghost with unusually hard paint, see the process, products and technique used to bring this vehicle’s finish back to life.
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Creating your own compact and portable test fixture
by Chad Raskovich | 6/14/12In this article Rasky shows us a great way to make your very own test fixture for products testing and learning new techniques.
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Paint Polishing: Changing the Speed and-or Pressure
by Greg Nichols | 6/6/12Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing in Logan, UT explains how simple alterations in Polishing technique can accomplish similar results to time consuming and costly equipment and product testing. A must read guide to all detailers who are looking to optimize their polishing practices.
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Hard Paint and Soft Paint – What are your polishing choices?
by Todd Cooperider | 5/31/12How can you tell if paint is hard or soft, and what guidelines should we consider when dealing with paints that are on the fringes of the hardness scale? Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail discusses these matters and more in this article on choices we’re faced with when working on very hard of very soft paints.
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The 5 Key Elements to Proper and Effective Paint Polishing
by Todd Cooperider | 5/24/12There are so many variables involved when determining the best way to approach a paint polishing session, but as we break it all down, we realize that there are the 5 key elements to proper and effective paint polishing. Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail summarizes these 5 key elements, and goes into detail how each one is related to and dependent upon the other.
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Side Handle Usage on a Porter Cable 7424XP
by Greg Gellas | 5/22/12In the first post from Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing in Randolph, NJ (North Jersey) he discusses the side handle on the Porter Cable 7424XP and shares his experiences with… The results will likely shock you! He also shows us a great tip at slightly reducing vibration from the buffer, detailing is all about the little things.
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Lamborghini Correction Detail and Removing Factory Defects
by DJ Mayo | 5/7/12What a transformation DJ Mayo from Gainesville, VA makes on a stunning, brand new Lamborghini LP550! See the shocking condition of the factory finish and how DJ masterfully removes factory defects and corrects the paint. Fantastic finished product photos are a must see in this post.
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Preferred Pattern When Polishing by Machine
by Ivan Rajic | 4/11/12Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago explains his preferred method of polishing to ensure adequate and even coverage. He also includes plenty of pictures so you can easily see what he’s explaining. An absolute must read for anyone new to polishing or experienced polishers looking to learn new techniques!
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Product Review: FLEX PE 14-2 150 Rotary Buffer
by Todd Cooperider | 3/18/12The FLEX PE 14-2 150 Rotary Buffer is a highly refined, German-engineered machine that costs $170 more than the industry standard Makita 9227c. Does more expensive mean better in this case? Read the review by Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail to see what he thinks about it…
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Tips on Debadging a Vintage Car
by Greg Nichols | 1/2/12While some aspects of debadging vintage cars are easier than modern ones, you are still faced with some challenges and precautions that need to be taken when removing them to polish underneath. Greg Nichols shows us the processes he used when working on a very rare Porsche and Ferrari…
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Top 10 gift ideas for detailing enthusiasts!
by Todd Cooperider | 11/24/11If you’re looking for some gift ideas for the detailing enthusiast on your list, then check out these recommendations by Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail.
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The power in slowing down!
by Eric Schuster | 10/28/11Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing shows us how to slow down both machine speed and arm speed to increase cut and finish when buffing with a D/A polisher!
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Video: How to use a D/A and Rotary Buffer – Properly!
by Todd Cooperider | 10/18/11In this instructional detailing and paint correction video, Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail fixes shoddy buffer work, and shows how to correct defects using both a DA (dual-action) and a rotary buffer – the right way!
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Compounding / polishing: The looks of the process from start to finish.
by Eric Schuster | 9/28/11Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing describes the transformation that paint goes through during the compounding and polishing stages, and provides us with before and after shots of the process.
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Fiat Show-Car saved from Paint Overspray w / HD video
by Todd Cooperider | 9/25/11This award-winning Fiat 2000 show-car was covered in the worst case of industrial paint overspray I’ve ever seen while sitting in a storage facility. The article goes through the correction process and shows the before and after comparisons from the 4-day long overspray removal and concours preparation. An HD video is also included.
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2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Comprehensive Detail
by Contributing Authors | 9/11/11Aaron Baumann of AC Detailing tackles this some-what “used and abused” 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo over 18 hours in preparation for sale.
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Porter Cable 7424XP Assembly and Review
by Ivan Rajic | 9/4/11The Porter Cable 7424XP is the most commonly used buffing tool in the detailing industry, and Ivan Rajic of Lustr Auto Detail thoroughly explains the assembly process and how it all fits together.
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Long term follow-up on Meguiar’s DA MF Correction System
by Todd Cooperider | 8/23/11Back in February of 2011, Todd Cooperider helped to introduce the world to the new Meguiar’s DA MF Correction System. Now after an additional 6 months of working with the system, he offers up his thoughts in a long term follow-up. Is it still considered to be game-changing technology?
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Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) paint correction on a budget.
by Greg Nichols | 7/16/11Take finicky Acura Nighthawk Black Pearl paint, throw in some re-painted body panels, a need for major paint correction, and then have a time and price budget to consider as well! Those are the challenges that Greg Nichols were faced with on this Acura RSX.
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