In this review by Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail of Chicago he explains how he reluctantly tries a special purpose, glass cleaning microfiber towel and absolutely falls in love with it. Are you struggling to maintain streak free windows? Is lint from your existing towels a constant problem? If you answer yes or if you’re just curious about the subject this is a must read article – it’ll make you a believer.
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“Wheels Off” Part 2: Jacking Your Car Properly
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | April 15th, 2012 |
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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 | April 12th, 2012 |Comments (5)
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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Preferred Pattern When Polishing by Machine
by Ivan Rajic | April 11th, 2012 |Comments (4)
Ivan 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: DI Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel
by Ivan Rajic | April 9th, 2012 |Comments (2)
A great review by Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Auto Detail in Chicago, IL. In this post Ivan shares over 6 years of experience, testing various towels and chamois to arrive on what he strongly feels is the best drying media available.
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Top 5 Ask a Professional Detailer Posts March 2012
by Tim Coleman | April 5th, 2012 |Comments (3)
The best from March 2012, learn more about ideal Pad & Polish Combinations, what a Magic Eraser does on automotive paint, a review of the FLEX PE 14-2 150 Rotary Buffer, great tips on how to use a microfiber towel to remove polish and wax residue and how contrast creates the difference between a good and a great detail!
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Question: Do you need full paint correction or just a detailing?
by Eric Schuster | April 2nd, 2012 |Comments (5)
What’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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by Todd Cooperider | March 31st, 2012 |Comments (10)
Older cars usually have a build up of contaminants on the surface that can’t be removed in the normal washing process, but do we have to worry about the surfaces on new cars? We put this to a test on a brand new 2012 Porsche Panamera in white…what do you think we found?
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by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | March 30th, 2012 |Comments (10)
Over the last few years, the Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog has not only brought product and technique information from some of the best professionals across the country, it has witnessed the growth and expansion of professional high-end auto detailing and service. As such, and with such talented members of the AAP team during this time, [...]
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Detailing: It’s all about the contrast!
by Todd Cooperider | March 27th, 2012 |Comments (10)
Contrast by definition is the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association. So how does this apply to detailing? Find out…
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