Wheel Care

22PLE Application

by Greg Gellas | 3/27/13

Gregory Gellas of Signature Detailing goes over some specifics to help you apply the 22ple Glass Coatings!

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Product Review: DI Brushes Boar’s Hair Detailing Brush

by Ivan Rajic | 3/14/13

Find out why every detailer should have a Boar’s Hair Detailing Brush in their arsenal with this product review by Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail!

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Product Review: Rejex Sealant

by Ivan Rajic | 2/19/13

Find out how the versatile Rejex sealant stacks up against other sealants on the market in this article by Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail!

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Quick Tip on the DI Boar’s Hair Detailing Brush

by Greg Gellas | 6/13/12

A great quick tip from Greg Gellas from Signature Detailing in Northern, NJ when using the DI Boar’s Hair Brush. Not only is this a great tool for more than just interiors, but with a very simple modification it can be an even more versatile cleaner!

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Ivan’s Quick Detail Tips

by Ivan Rajic | 5/15/12

Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago, IL shares his tips of the most often missed areas of detailing and how to treat them. He created this list after explaining to his clients how to maintain their vehicles in between full details, be sure to check this article out to make sure you’re not overlooking crucial maintenance items!

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“Wheels Off” Part 2: Jacking Your Car Properly

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 4/15/12

This is a follow up to Part 1 of the “Wheels Off” wheel and tire cleaning series from Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan of Auto Lavish in Rochester, MI. In this post they go over safe jacking of the vehicle and then how to ensure stability when using jack stands. Great tips on protecting not just the vehicle you’re working on, but also yourself.

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“Wheels Off” Part 1: Equipment List, Tips, and Tricks in Preparing to Remove Your Wheels

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 4/12/12

Marc and Jacob of Auto Lavish from Rochester, MI are at it again, another incredibly informative post on prepping to remove your wheels for “Wheels Off” cleaning. Learn tips to protect yourself and your wheels when doing thorough wheel and fender well cleaning

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Black Ferrari F430 Paint Correction

by Eric Schuster | 12/14/11

Take 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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Utah Detailing and Tuf Shine Tire Dressing How to Video

by Greg Nichols | 9/14/11

Greg Nichols from Reflections Detailing of Utah has created a video tutorial on the best techniques to get the most out of your application of Tuf Shine Tire Shine.

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2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Comprehensive Detail

by Contributing Authors | 9/11/11

Aaron 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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5 Car Detailing Products for Advanced Users

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 8/19/11

Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan of Auto Lavish shares their advanced product knowledge and provides us with a comprehensive look at 5 recommended detailing products for advanced users.

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5 Car Detailing Products for Beginners.

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 8/6/11

So you’re a new detailing enthusiasts or a weekend-warrior, and want some recommendations on “anchor products” for your arsenal? If so, look no further than some recommendations by detailing professionals Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan of AutoLavish.

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2010 Audi R8 V10 by AC Detailing

by Contributing Authors | 7/11/11

With it’s Phantom Black paint, and subtle gloss red accents, if the Devil owned a super car, I’m sure this would be it. This (now) gorgeous Audi R8 V10 was meticulously detailed of over a course of 17 hours (in two days) to present the car in a better-than-new condition. Follow along as Aaron Baumann of AC Detailing shows you the process involved.

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Envious Detailing giving a BMW 328 a new life!

by Eric Schuster | 6/24/11

BMW’s Jet Black paint is notorious for being soft and easily swirled, and this 328 was no exception. Eric Schuster of Envious Detailing shows us his process to quickly correct the paint and restore it to the high gloss level that it deserves.

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Italian Excellence: Ferrari 430 Scuderia Paint Correction and Detailing by AutoLavish

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 6/8/11

Marc Harris and Jacob Bunyan of AutoLavish take us through an epic detailing and paint correction journey on a now stunning Ferrari 430 Scuderia. This article addresses paint issues and problems directly from the factory, how to properly correct them, and product suggestions for other areas of these fine exotics.

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Lamborghini Gallardo: 24-Hour Restorative Detail by Todd Cooperider

by Todd Cooperider | 5/29/11

Follow the 24-hour restorative detail process on this Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder with Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail…complete with plenty of before and after images, as well as a HD video!

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How To: Clean your Tires and Rims (with a purpose)

by Contributing Authors | 5/2/11

How do you clean your wheels and tires without having to wait for the products to work? Kevin Awalt of Gotham Auto describes his process that helps to maximize effective use of his time.

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Product Review: Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect

by Todd Cooperider | 4/28/11

Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail writes a product review and tutorial on Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect. Has the problematic heavy brake dust buildup issue finally met its match?

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Caring for a Vintage 1963 Ferrari 250 GT: Borrani Wheels

by Greg Nichols | 4/27/11

Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing works on a car that few will ever get to see, let alone detail…a storied 1963 Ferrari 250 GT! In this first part of this series, Greg works on the classy Borrani Wheels.

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Ferrari 458 Nero Daytona Full Detail

by Contributing Authors | 3/3/11

Aaron Baumann of AC Detailing heads just north of San Francisco to detail this stunning Nero Daytona Ferrari 458 over the course of 2 days, spending 15 total hours with the car. Follow him along in his photo journal of the products and processes used to achieve stellar results.

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The difference a Professional Detailer can make.

by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 1/14/11

AutoLavish Fine Automobile Care of Michigan revitalizes a Jet Black BMW 7-series after the car was nearly ruined by another detailer. This article shows the difference a true professional can make when choosing who you allow to work on your vehicle.

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My New Car Prep Process: BMW 550

by Eric Schuster | 12/27/10

Now that you’ve taken delivery of your brand new car, it’s time to spend a little time with it to bring out its full gloss potential and protect it inside and out from the elements. Using a new BMW 550, Eric Schuster takes us through his steps for a new car prep!

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