Do 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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Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing of Utah takes on a rare, brand new Lamborghini Performante Spyder to fix factory-installed paint issues and to refine the finish to the level that a supercar of this stature deserves. Follow the processes and products that were involved in this paint correction detail.
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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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In part 2 of the series, Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing performs paint correction on a classic and rare 1963 Ferrari 250 GT.
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With so many different polishes and buffing pads out there, how do you know which combinations to work with? Eric Schuster of Envious Auto Detailing lists some of his most common polish and pad combinations to help you get started.
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One of our readers is looking for some extra wetness and depth for their show car, and we provide a variety of product options.
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Blog reader Brian seeks advice on how to polish BMW Jet Black paint, and Aaron Baumann provides the advice with product recommendations.
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Ask A Pro reader Bill seeks advice on polish recommendations for Acura and Honda paint. He currently uses Meguiars M105 and M205, and wants to know if should add a finer finishing polish to the mix to maximize his polishing results.
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Follow the step by step detailing and paint correction process with Todd Cooperider from Esoteric Auto Detail on this stunning Ferrari Challenge Stradale. In this article you’ll find valuable detailing information on processes and products, and you’ll also see plenty of great photos of this Roso Scuderia Italian beauty.
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DI Ask A Pro reader Blake seeks advice on product recommendations for polishing his red BMW M3. Read what our pros had to say…
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Menzerna Power Lock is the latest in durable, easy to use sealants on the market, and the first true sealant from Menzerna. How is it to work with, and does it stack up against similar products?
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Tom just purchased a brand new G37, and inquires about specific product recommendations for polishing, sealing, and waxing. We provide the answers, as well as advice on maintaining the finish of a brand new car.
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Ralph wants to step up to a buffer, and seeks advice on whether to buy a Porter Cable 7424XP or a Flex XC 3401 VRG. He also inquires about polishes, sealants, and waxes. Which would you choose?
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Ramzi plans to perform a spring prep detail on his BMW 335i, and wants to know what polish and sealant combination he should go with. Menzerna? Blackfire? Optimum? Check out what our Pros have to say…
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Caring for and polishing single stage paint is a mystery to many. Does it require a completely different approach than modern base/clearcoat systems? Read this article to find out…
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Read about an impressive restoration on a 1998 Ferrari 355 GTS by Esoteric Auto Detail. The interior, hood, emblems, and wheels were even removed to show you how thorough this detail was. Be sure to view the final results!
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In this article Rasky shows us how he removed unsightly orange peel from a newly repainted vehicle. The end result, a finish that is smooth as glass!
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Do you have carbon fiber parts on your car that are in need of some work, but didn’t know how to properly care for them? If so then check out this how-to article complete with before and after photographs!
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Mark recently had some body work done on his BMW, and seeks advice from the DI blog team on how to match the surfaces.
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A poor dealership prep leads to a full Esoteric Auto Detail on this 2008 Chevy Corvette in Crystal Red Metallic. See how bad a dealer prep job can be!
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Are you looking for a great paint sealant that is easy to use and looks dripping wet? Read what Todd Cooperider has to say about Blackfire Wet Diamond… “I’ve gotten the opportunity to use Blackfire Wet Diamond on a variety of colors so far, and I must admit that it provides one of the most brilliant and wet finishes I’ve seen.”
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Looking for a great place to learn about properly detailing a car? This 4 part series will give you an in depth look on how to properly care for your vehicle no matter the make and model. This part of the series covers properly using a clay bar on your paint as well as polishing your paint to near flawless finish and properly protecting your paint.
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