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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5 Car Detailing Products for Advanced Users
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 8/19/11Marc 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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P21S Concours Carnauba Wax Review
by Ivan Rajic | 2/12/11How many different waxes have you purchased in your pursuit of the right one? If you’re like most of us, you have a lot of them in your cabinet. In his review of P21S Concours Carnauba Wax, Ivan Rajic sheds some light on whether you need to continue your search for “the one”.
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Ask-A-Pro: How To Get a Wet Look On My Show Car?
by Todd Cooperider | 5/15/10One 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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Ask-A-Pro: How to Effectively Polish BMW Jet Black Paint?
by Contributing Authors | 5/10/10Blog 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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Full Detail: Ferrari Challenge Stradale in Rosso Scuderia
by Todd Cooperider | 4/22/10Follow 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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Tutorial: How to Prep a Car for Polishing
by Todd Cooperider | 4/18/10Before you can jump into polishing, you first must fully prep the surface to achieve the best results. This tutorial by Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail explains the steps, processes, and products required to prep a car for polishing. Also included are plenty of images.
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2008 Cadillac STS-V, Major Paint Correction
by Chad Raskovich | 4/13/10Chad from Rasky’s Auto Detailing takes us through an extensive paint correction on a black 2008 Cadillac STS-V and covers detailing topics topics like SHRIDS and wet sanding of other deep scratches. There are plenty of before and after images as well.
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Wheel Cleaning Basics
by Greg Nichols | 4/12/10Having a clean car with dirty wheels just doesn’t cut it. Greg Nichols shows us how to apply some basics of wheel cleaning to keep your wheels and car looking its best!
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Ask-A-Pro: How-to Clean and Care for Billet AKA Mag Wheels?
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 3/29/10Ever wanted to know how the pros clean and care for mag / billet wheels? Marc Harris of AutoLavish walks us through their process in this article.
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How to Remove Dried-On Wax from Textured Black Plastic or Rubber Moldings?
by Chad Raskovich | 3/6/10Rasky’s Tips on removing dried on wax from textured black trim with the use of a few simple tools and cleaners.
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Cleaning Door Jambs and Other Filthy Places on an Otherwise Clean Car
by Marc Harris & Jacob Bunyan | 3/1/10Ever wanted to know how to clean door jambs and similarly dirty areas like the pros do? Marc fully explains how to perform these tasks in this article.
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What’s the Best Way to Remove Old Wax / Sealant So That I Can Apply a New / Different One?
by Chad Raskovich | 2/25/10Does your car have a previous application of wax or sealant that you want to get rid of before applying something new? Rasky discusses several methods which can be used to effectively remove your previous wax / sealant application allowing for the use of a new one.
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Full Detail on a Ferrari 599 GTB
by Todd Cooperider | 2/16/10Todd of Esoteric Auto Detail takes this beautiful Ferrari 599 GTB to new levels of paint perfection and gloss. Read about the paint correction process as well as Leatherique application on this stunning V12 beast!
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Ferrari 355 GTS Mini-Restoration Detail
by Todd Cooperider | 2/9/10Read 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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Ask-A-Pro: How to Clean Sealants and Wax from Pads?
by Todd Cooperider | 2/6/10Have you ever found some waxes or sealants difficult to remove from your foam pads? If so, check out the advice on how to handle these situations.
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Ask-A-Pro: How to Clean Brake Dust from my Corvette Wheels?
by Todd Cooperider | 2/3/10Do you have heavy brake dust accumulated inside your wheels and want to know how to remove it? DI Ask-A-Pro Blog reader Jerry asks this very question, and the team responds with product and process recommendations.
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Ask-A-Pro: Questions About P21S Product Line
by Todd Cooperider | 12/30/09DI Blog follower Bob G. asks some specific questions about the P21S product line, and the Ask-A-Pro crew answers…
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How-To restore trim using Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer
by DJ Mayo | 12/14/09Learn how to restore faded and neglected trim properly with Poorboy’s World Trim Restorer. DJ shows us step by step how he uses this product and explains why it’s a part of his detailing product arsenal.
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2008 Chevy Corvette in Crystal Red Metallic
by Todd Cooperider | 12/10/09A 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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How To Properly Wash and Dry a Car
by Todd Cooperider | 12/5/09Want to wash and dry without adding swirls and other imperfections to your paint? Learn from top pro detailer, Todd Cooperider, as he shows you step-by-step how to properly wash and dry your car, using a Ferrari Testarossa to demonstrate.
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2006 Acura TL in Nighthawk Black Pearl (part 1)
by Todd Cooperider | 11/12/09Looking 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 section of the article covers everything you need to know to prepare for a detail and goes over properly washing and drying your vehicle, which is arguably the most important thing you want to know how to do properly.
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