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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Product Review: Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax
by Ivan Rajic | 12/20/12Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail gives his review of the popular Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax!
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Product Review: P21S 100% Carnauba Wax
by Ivan Rajic | 11/29/12Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail highlights some of the best features of the P21S 100% Carnauba Wax!
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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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How to Properly De-badge a Vehicle
by Ivan Rajic | 8/29/12Have you ever wanted to De-badge your vehicle? Well find out how in this article by Ivan Rajic of Lustr Auto Detail!
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How much product do you put on the pad? Do you prime it?
by Ivan Rajic | 5/3/12Do you have questions about polish? How much should you use and is a polish with diminishing or non-diminishing abrasives right for you? Learn from Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago as he shares his expertise on the fine art of polishing.
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What Causes Swirl Marks?
by Ivan Rajic | 4/23/12We all hate swirl marks, but what causes them? You might be surprised to learn what Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago has to say about the matter. Learn what products and techniques will help reduce swirls and what techniques and products you should avoid.
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Ivan Rajic’s 10 Favorite Detailing Products
by Ivan Rajic | 4/19/12What are your favorite detailing products? See if your list has any in common with Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail from Chicago as he shares his secret top 10 must have products! You’ll be sure to get a number of great ideas and learn what products an experienced professional detailer relies on every day.
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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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Question: Do you need full paint correction or just a detailing?
by Eric Schuster | 4/2/12What’s the difference you ask? Well, they are actually in the same ballpark, but opposite ends of the field! In simple terms: A detail is just that, getting to the details – the cracks, crevices, addressing trim and conditioning it, conditioning leather, cleaning glass, waxing the exterior paint to protect it, cleaning the wheels, etc. [...]
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Does color impact the detailing process?
by Ivan Rajic | 3/26/12This question came from a few readers of the blog, but it’s one I’ve also come across before in my business. Usually a client with two or more vehicles will ask me how the process will differ from vehicle to vehicle and on what will it be based. First off I’d like to clarify that [...]
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Can you use a Magic Eraser on paint?
by Todd Cooperider | 3/21/12So you have some heavy contaminants on the painted surface of your car, and you want to know if it’s safe to use that soft, Magic Eraser to clean it up. We did a test…what do you think our results were?
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How I Use A Microfiber Towel To Remove Polish or Wax Residue
by Ivan Rajic | 3/15/12A few readers asked “How do you use a microfiber towel to remove polish or wax residue?”, so here’s a basic but thorough explanation of what I like to do for best results. I apologize ahead of time for some blurry/bad photos. I noticed a few were out of focus and others were incorrectly exposed, [...]
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A Few Pad and Polish Combinations I Use Regularly
by Ivan Rajic | 3/8/12Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail shares some of his favorite pad and polish combinations.
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What has the Ask A Pro Blog done for you?
by Todd Cooperider | 7/29/11Readers come to the Detailed Image Ask A Pro Blog for the vast selection of reference detailing articles and training material, and sometimes we get such positive feedback from our readers that we wish to share it with everybody. In addition to reading Hugo from Miami’s comments, we ask that our readers take a moment and share their experiences as well!
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How to Safely Wash Your Car in the Winter
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 2/6/11Trying to keep a driven car clean in the North is impossible. The good news is that by using the right products and techniques, you can periodically have a clean vehicle without stripping your wax or inducing swirls to your finish. First, let’s examine the two most often used ways of having a clean vehicle [...]
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Ask-A-Pro: Waxing Issues – Carnauba Sweating
by Todd Cooperider | 12/8/10Some carnauba waxes will sweat, or leave a haze after a day or so. What can I do to prevent this from happening?
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Ask-A-Pro: PC+105+Surbuf=Results & Much More!
by Greg Nichols | 11/19/10One of our Blog readers submits questions about Surbuf pads, Meguiar’s M105, the Porter Cable buffer, and Greg Nichols offers up his professional advice.
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Ask-A-Pro: What is “Jeweling” the paint?
by Chad Raskovich | 11/17/10What is “jeweling” of the paint? In this article Rasky’s gives a a brief look into this technique and what it’s used for.
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Ask-A-Pro: The Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Wipedown
by Todd Cooperider | 11/5/10What is the IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) wipedown? When, why, and how is it done? This reader-submitted question is answered by Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail.
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Ask-A-Pro: Orange Peel Part Two of Two – How to Rid Your Paint of it.
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 11/2/10In part two of the series, Marc and Jacob from AutoLavish discuss what orange peel is, and show us some advanced techniques on how to remove it.
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Ask-A-Pro: New Car Prep
by Eric Schuster | 10/31/10A DI Ask A Pro Blog reader has some questions about prepping his brand new car, and Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing provides some advice.
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