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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How The Compounding To Final Polishing Looks
by Eric Schuster | 2/21/13Find out the difference in the way your paint looks after compounding compared to after final polishing in this article by Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing.
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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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Envious Detailing: Menzerna Fast Gloss Review
by Eric Schuster | 1/29/13Find out why the Menzerna Fast Gloss should be your go to polishing compound in this article by Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing!
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Polishing Supplies for Experts and Beginners
by Ivan Rajic | 11/15/12In this article, Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail highlights which products are essential when getting into polishing work. These products are not only what every beginner should have in their arsenal, but every professional detailer should have them on hand as well.
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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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BMW 645Ci in Jet Black – Hybrid Paint Correction Detail
by Addison Good | 5/29/12An incredible paint correction on a BMW 645Ci by Addison Good of Good Guys Detailing in Naples, FL. Great pictures outlining the condition of the paint before, during and after the paint correction, get a detailed look at how professional paint correction occurs in stages rather than all at once!
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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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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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Product Review: P21S Paintwork Cleanser
by Ivan Rajic | 4/30/12In this review, Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago, IL explains how P21S Paintwork Cleanser is best used and applied. Ivan explains how Paintwork Cleanser is a must have product in any detailers arsenal, there are a number of special uses most people are unaware of. Then factor in the extreme ease of application and use and it’s easy to see why Ivan recommends it so highly.
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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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Black Ferrari F430 Paint Correction
by Eric Schuster | 12/14/11Take a weathered black Ferrari F430, and have a paint correction specialist such as Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing work their magic, and the end result is a beautiful exotic work of art. Follow the steps and processes involved over a 14 hour period and watch the transformation that Eric put this stunning Ferrari through.
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Learn something new – Don’t read the instructions!
by Todd Cooperider | 12/4/11Product instructions provide a lot of useful information on how to get the most out of them, but does that mean they can’t be used in ways that are not listed on the label? If you limit yourself to just what’s on the label, you might end up limiting your skills and knowledge level…so learn something new – don’t read the instructions!
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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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Product Review: Menzerna SF4500
by Eric Schuster | 11/1/11Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing offers up his professional opinions on Menzerna SF4500 finishing polish.
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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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