{"id":15815,"date":"2014-12-02T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=15815"},"modified":"2014-11-26T14:20:31","modified_gmt":"2014-11-26T19:20:31","slug":"detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-december-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-december-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly \u2013 December 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>AAP Blog Post Of The Month!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/brian-guy\/\">Brian Guy<\/a> of AOWheels gives you some helpful hints and tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/coating-application-how-to-reduce-marring\/\">how to reduce marring<\/a> when applying your favorite coating.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/coating-application-how-to-reduce-marring\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15322882771_5be099e192_b1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15322882771_5be099e192_b1.jpg\" alt=\"15322882771_5be099e192_b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15322882771_5be099e192_b1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15322882771_5be099e192_b1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Detailing Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>Some great products, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher-P966\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s MT300<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Chemical-Guys-M31\/TORQ-10FX-Random-Orbital-Polisher-P967\/\">Chemical Guys TORQ<\/a> Random Orbital Polishers were released at SEMA 2014. Take a look at the first hand reaction of our Co-Owner Greg on these polishers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/chemical-guys-torq-10fx-random-orbital-polisher-vs-meguiars-mt300-dual-action-polisher-first-reaction-at-sema-2014\/\">He used them directly at SEMA and highlights what he believes are the pros and cons of each<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/chemical-guys-torq-10fx-random-orbital-polisher-vs-meguiars-mt300-dual-action-polisher-first-reaction-at-sema-2014\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Meguiars-MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher_966_1_lw_2996.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Meguiars-MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher_966_1_lw_2996.jpg\" alt=\"Meguiars-MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher_966_1_lw_2996\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Meguiars-MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher_966_1_lw_2996.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Meguiars-MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher_966_1_lw_2996-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p>whizzer, a registered <a href=\"http:\/\/www.detailingworld.co.uk\/forum\/showthread.php?t=343714\">detailingworlduk<\/a> member, gives his review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/SONAX-M49\/Wheel-Cleaner-Full-Effect-P525\/500-ml-S1\/\">Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect<\/a> on an Audi SQ5 Allow Wheel!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.detailingworld.co.uk\/forum\/showthread.php?t=343714\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_1183_zps8637c5d5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_1183_zps8637c5d5.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1183_zps8637c5d5\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_1183_zps8637c5d5.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC_1183_zps8637c5d5-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Were you disappointed that the Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 was discontinued? Take a look at this review on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopia.org\/forums\/optimum-polymer-technologies\/46266-review-optimum-gloss-coat-paint-coating.html\">autopia.org<\/a> and find out why the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Optimum-OPT-M36\/Opti-Coat-20-Permanent-Paint-Coating-P554\/\">Optimum Gloss-Coat<\/a> may be even better!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopia.org\/forums\/optimum-polymer-technologies\/46266-review-optimum-gloss-coat-paint-coating.html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_0709.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_0709.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0709\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_0709.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_0709-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>New Detailed Image Products!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Sonax-M49\/Fallout-Cleaner-P965\/16-oz-S1\/\">Sonax Fallout Cleaner<\/a> &#8211; Mist onto the exterior and watch it safely dissolve embedded iron deposits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/MT300-Dual-Action-Polisher-P966\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s MT300 Dual Action Polisher<\/a> &#8211; Lightweight, ergonomic and easy to maneuver buffer fit for pros and weekend warriors.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Chemical-Guys-M31\/TORQ-10FX-Random-Orbital-Polisher-P967\/\">Chemical Guys TORQ 10FX Random Orbital Polisher<\/a> &#8211; Easily removes swirls, scratches, and defects from all painted vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/Soft-Buff-DA-Backing-Plate-P968\/3-S1\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s Soft Buff DA Backing Plate<\/a> &#8211; This backing plate features a fiberglass core and rivets for extra strength.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/Soft-Buff-DA-Foam-Cutting-Disc-P969\/5-S1\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s Soft Buff DA Foam Cutting Disc<\/a> &#8211; Great foam cutting disc that removes medium to heavy imperfections with ease.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/Soft-Buff-DA-Foam-Polishing-Disc-P970\/5-S1\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s Soft Buff DA Foam Polishing Disc<\/a> &#8211; Polishing disc that makes quick work of medium to light imperfections.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Meguiars-M43\/Soft-Buff-DA-Foam-Finishing-Disc-P971\/5-S1\/\">Meguiar&#8217;s Soft Buff DA Foam Finishing Disc<\/a> &#8211; High quality finishing disc to remove light imperfects and leave behind an amazing finish.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Rupes-M62\/Big-Foot-Polisher-Bag-P972\/\">Rupes Big Foot Polisher Bag<\/a> &#8211; Ultra-rugged, water resistant nylon canvas bag that measures 19 x 9 x 10 inches (L x W x H).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Metro-Vacuums-M11\/Master-Blaster-Revolution-P973\/\">Metro Vacuums Master Blaster Revolution &#8211; 10&#8242; and 30&#8242; Cord Options<\/a> &#8211; Remove water safely and easily without ever having to touch the paint.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/DI-Brushes-M51\/Foam-Pad-Cleaning-Brush-P975\/\">DI Brushes Foam Pad Cleaning Brush<\/a> &#8211; Remove excess product trapped in your buffing pad and help prolong the life of your pads.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Metro-Vacuums-M11\/Vac-N-Blo-Car-Vac-Pro-Series-P931\/30-hose-S2\/\">Metro Vacuums Vac N Blo Car Vac Pro Series &#8211; 30&#8242; hose<\/a> &#8211; An outstanding vacuum for professionals and enthusiasts alike!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a look at all of our new products by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/New\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Detailed Image News!<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for some gift ideas to take care of that special detailer in your life? Check out the two part 2014 DI Holiday Gift Guide article series for some gift ideas from everyone here at Detailed Image! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-holiday-gift-guide-for-2014-part-1\/\">Part 1<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-holiday-gift-guide-for-2014-part-2\/\">Part 2<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-holiday-gift-guide-for-2014-part-1\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_1.jpg\" alt=\"aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-holiday-gift-guide-for-2014-part-2\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_2.jpg\" alt=\"aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/aap_di_holiday_gift_guide_part_2-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Month!<\/h2>\n<p>The photo of the month comes from the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/winter-is-coming-make-sure-your-vehicle-is-protected\/\">Winter Is Coming! Make Sure Your Vehicle is Protected<\/a> by Zach McGovern of Attention to Detailing. In this article, Zach will give his recommendations on winter paint protection forms and he will help you choose which one is best for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/winter-is-coming-make-sure-your-vehicle-is-protected\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15098365563_0726521b8b_b1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15098365563_0726521b8b_b1.jpg\" alt=\"15098365563_0726521b8b_b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15098365563_0726521b8b_b1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/15098365563_0726521b8b_b1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Automotive Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>Miss any of our SEMA 2014 coverage? Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/sema-show-2014-wrap-up\/\">SEMA Show 2014 Wrap Up<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/sema-show-2014-photo-wrap-up\/\">SEMA Show 2014 Photo Wrap Up<\/a> articles!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/sema-show-2014-wrap-up\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/20141111_di_sema_photo_wrap_featured_photo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/20141111_di_sema_photo_wrap_featured_photo1.jpg\" alt=\"20141111_di_sema_photo_wrap_featured_photo\" width=\"990\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/20141111_di_sema_photo_wrap_featured_photo1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/20141111_di_sema_photo_wrap_featured_photo1-300x115.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/cars\/news\/auto-blog\/audi-promises-to-deliver-driverless-cars-by-2016-17441441\">Audi has pledged to commercially release a driverless car within two years<\/a>. How do you feel about driverless cars? Leave a comment below! popularmechanics.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/cars\/news\/auto-blog\/audi-promises-to-deliver-driverless-cars-by-2016-17441441\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/audi-rs7-1114-de.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/audi-rs7-1114-de.jpg\" alt=\"audi-rs7-1114-de\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/audi-rs7-1114-de.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/audi-rs7-1114-de-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jalopnik.com\/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-the-jalopnik-review-1660280914\">Jalopnik.com<\/a> gives their review of the beautiful 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z\/28. Find out how it fairs in this great review!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jalopnik.com\/2014-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-the-jalopnik-review-1660280914\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/a7xnnwe9fakekxgdwqo4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/a7xnnwe9fakekxgdwqo4.jpg\" alt=\"a7xnnwe9fakekxgdwqo4\" width=\"636\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/a7xnnwe9fakekxgdwqo4.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/a7xnnwe9fakekxgdwqo4-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/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-november-2014\/\">Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly November Edition<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the most interesting, fun, and just completely awesome things in the detailing world from this past month!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":15819,"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-15815","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\/11\/DEMFeatured.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1kPO7-475","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15815","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=15815"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15848,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15815\/revisions\/15848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}