{"id":13168,"date":"2014-02-01T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-02-01T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=13168"},"modified":"2014-06-06T11:03:47","modified_gmt":"2014-06-06T15:03:47","slug":"detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-february-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-february-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly \u2013 February 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>AAP Blog Post Of The Month!<\/h2>\n<p>Trying to save time and effort by using an automatic car wash? Think again! Zach McGovern of Attention To Detailing Peoria highlights what exactly can happen when using these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/the-real-cost-of-a-cheap-car-wash\/\">types of car washes!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11328754234_533f396c22_b1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13253\" alt=\"11328754234_533f396c22_b\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11328754234_533f396c22_b1.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11328754234_533f396c22_b1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/11328754234_533f396c22_b1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Detailing Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>Chemical Guys just created their own <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chemicalguysforum.com\/\">forum<\/a>! Head on over and discuss anything Chemical Guys or detailing related with other detailing enthusiasts!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/vbulletin4_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13279\" alt=\"vbulletin4_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/vbulletin4_logo.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/vbulletin4_logo.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/vbulletin4_logo-300x55.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Swanicyouth, a registered user on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopiaforums.com\/forums\/detailing-product-reviews\/43834-rupes-review-15-diamond-ultra-fine-gel-150mm-finishing-foam-pad.html\">autopiaforums.com<\/a>, gives his review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Diamond-Ultra-Fine-Gel-Polish-P892\/250-ml-S1\/\">Rupes Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Polish<\/a> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/White-Finishing-Foam-Pad-P888\/16-x-24-S1\/\">Rupes White Finishing Foam Pad<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/degydenu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13254\" alt=\"degydenu\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/degydenu.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/degydenu.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/degydenu-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for more protection than any sealant or wax can offer, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection-P601\/\">CarPro Cquartz Ceramic Quartz<\/a> paint protection is exactly what you are looking for. Take a look at the product review for this product by TroyScherer, a registered user on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopiaforums.com\/forums\/detailing-product-reviews\/30991-product-review-cquartz-ceramic-quartz-paint-protection.html\">autopiaforums.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13255\" alt=\"CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CarPro-Cquartz-Ceramic-Quartz-Paint-Protection_601_1_l_2527-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out the complete detail of this Mercedes C63 Edition 507 by Dave at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.streetdreamsdetail.com\/\">Street Dreams Detail<\/a> in San Diego California! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopia.org\/forum\/topic\/132683-street-dreams-detail-san-diego-benz-c63-edition-507-opticoat-and-correction\/\">autopia.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DSC08434_zpsacf876ea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13256\" alt=\"DSC08434_zpsacf876ea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DSC08434_zpsacf876ea.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DSC08434_zpsacf876ea.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DSC08434_zpsacf876ea-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the great products used in this detail below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Optimum-OPT-M36\/Opti-Coat-20-Permanent-Paint-Coating-P554\/\">Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/SONAX-M49\/Wheel-Cleaner-Full-Effect-P525\/500-ml-S1\/\">Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/DI-Brushes-M51\/E-Z-Detail-Brush-P273\/Full-Size-S1\/\">EZ Detail Brush<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/DI-Accessories-M12\/Foam-Lance-P770\/\">Foam Lance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-Random-Orbital-Polisher-P759\/LHR-12E-Duetto-S3\/\">Rupes Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher &#8211; LHR 12E Duetto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-Random-Orbital-Polisher-P759\/LHR-75E-Mini-S4\/\">Rupes Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher &#8211; LHR 75E Mini<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New Detailed Image Products!<\/h2>\n<p>Having difficulty protecting your matte and vinyl surfaces from that ugly fading and discoloration? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Chemical-Guys-M31\/Jetseal-Matte-P907\/16-oz-S1\/\">Chemical Guys Jetseal Matte<\/a> is your answer! This is just another great product added to the matte paint line. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Chemical-Guys-M31\/Meticulous-Matte-Auto-Wash-for-Satin-Matte-Finish-P823\/16-oz-S1\/\">Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Auto Wash<\/a> to wash your matte paintwork and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Chemical-Guys-M31\/Meticulous-Matte-Detailer-P654\/16-oz-S1\/\">Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer<\/a> for a quick maintenance cleaning and light protection!<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more information? Check out the video directly from Chemical Guys below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wg62Sq0DpLg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Detailed Image News!<\/h2>\n<p>2013 was a great year and we wanted to thank everyone for the support. We have a few plans for the new year, however we wanted to hear from you! Simply leave any suggestions you have to better Detailed Image in 2014 in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13273\" alt=\"1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n.jpg\" width=\"506\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/1558468_10152103414444840_1670548910_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Month!<\/h2>\n<p>Gregory Gellas of Signature Detailing takes home our Photo of the Month! This photo is from the article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/get-to-know-your-ask-a-pro-author-greg-gellas\/\">Get To Know Your Ask-A-Pro Author \u2013 Greg Gellas<\/a>, where you can learn more about Greg and his detailing business!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/9560863324_d915136e71_b1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13268\" alt=\"9560863324_d915136e71_b\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/9560863324_d915136e71_b1.jpg\" width=\"936\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/9560863324_d915136e71_b1.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/9560863324_d915136e71_b1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Automotive Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>How much do you think this ICON&#8217;s Restomod Pickup will cost you? Find out on <a href=\"http:\/\/truckyeah.jalopnik.com\/icons-ravashing-restomod-pickup-1495759361?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_twitter&amp;utm_source=jalopnik_twitter&amp;utm_medium=socialflow\">truckyeah.jalopnik.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ku-xlarge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13275\" alt=\"ku-xlarge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ku-xlarge.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ku-xlarge.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ku-xlarge-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at some of the highlights and lowlights of the 2014 Detroit auto show! <a href=\"http:\/\/autos.yahoo.com\/blogs\/motoramic\/highlights-lowlights-2014-detroit-auto-show-170934662.html\">autos.yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fitftibetsworst.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13276\" alt=\"fitftibetsworst\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fitftibetsworst.jpg\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fitftibetsworst.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/fitftibetsworst-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nissan confirms the IDx compact is headed for production. What do you think of this car? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;ved=0CCQQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popularmechanics.com%2Fcars%2Fnews%2Fshows%2Fnissan-confirms-idx-compact-sports-car-is-headed-for-production-16384321&amp;ei=oybhUrHxE6XmsATFgoGoDw&amp;usg=AFQjCNEoU-XkwFt0TSa1YlL7N4fu45W4Kg&amp;bvm=bv.59568121,d.cWc\">popularmechanics.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nissan-idx-01-de.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13277\" alt=\"nissan-idx-01-de\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nissan-idx-01-de.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nissan-idx-01-de.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/nissan-idx-01-de-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading and if you like this article check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-january-2014\/\">Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly January Edition!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAP Blog Post Of The Month! Trying to save time and effort by using an automatic car wash? Think again! Zach McGovern of Attention To Detailing Peoria highlights what exactly can happen when using these types of car washes! Detailing Industry News! Chemical Guys just created their own forum! Head on over and discuss anything [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":13281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[943],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13168","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-aap-news"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DEMFeatured1.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1kPO7-3qo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13168"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14341,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13168\/revisions\/14341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}