{"id":18551,"date":"2015-12-01T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=18551"},"modified":"2015-11-19T14:57:48","modified_gmt":"2015-11-19T19:57:48","slug":"detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-december-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-enthusiasts-monthly-december-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly \u2013 December 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>AAP Blog Post Of The Month!<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have heavily oxidized headlights? Kevin George of KMG Detailing walks you through exactly how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/restore-your-heavily-oxidized-headlights\/\">bring these back to like new condition<\/a> in no time!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20241497238_25ac74f424_b-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"20241497238_25ac74f424_b\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-18552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20241497238_25ac74f424_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20241497238_25ac74f424_b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Detailing Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/sema-show-2015-photo-wrap-up\/\">wrap up of everything related to SEMA Show 2015<\/a>. From photos of cars and girls to information on new products, this post has everything you need to catch up on your SEMA coverage!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SectionHeader_N12.jpg\" alt=\"SectionHeader_N1\" width=\"945\" height=\"350\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SectionHeader_N12.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SectionHeader_N12-300x111.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jsmooth of OCDetailing was able to test out the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Essence-Xtreme-Gloss-Enhancer-P1104\/16-oz-S1\/\">CarPro Essence<\/a> and after 6 months of abuse his opinion of the product is in. Check out the entire article <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopia.org\/forums\/detailing-product-reviews\/182984-6-months-using-essence-car-pro.html\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_3875_zpsivz8hbkp.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_3875_zpsivz8hbkp\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_3875_zpsivz8hbkp.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_3875_zpsivz8hbkp-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zach McGovern of Attention to Detailing brings this beautiful Audi A6 back to life using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Essence-Xtreme-Gloss-Enhancer-P1104\/16-oz-S1\/\">CarPro Essense<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Cquartz-UK-Edition-P923\/30-ml-S1\/\">Cquartz UK<\/a>. Check out the entire article on autopia.org by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autopia.org\/forums\/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase\/183011-audi-a6-corrected-coated-carpro-essence-cquartz-uk-attention-detailing-peoria.html\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20151114-DSC_8401_zpsbsigramq-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"20151114-DSC_8401_zpsbsigramq\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-18560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20151114-DSC_8401_zpsbsigramq.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20151114-DSC_8401_zpsbsigramq-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Detailed Image News!<\/h2>\n<p>With the holidays just around the corner we here at DI take the time to share with you some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-holiday-gift-guide-for-2015\/\">gift recommendations<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015_holiday_gift_guide-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"2015_holiday_gift_guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-18503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015_holiday_gift_guide.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015_holiday_gift_guide-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just in time for the holiday shopping season we&#8217;ve released a few new features that we hope will make shopping with us faster and easier. Check out the blog post below for complete information on these new features, which include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/blog\/site-announcements\/wishlists-easy-reordering-and-personalized-recommendations\/\">wishlists, easy reordering, and personalized recommendations<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/12244321_10153683121719840_2901522072895555799_o-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"12244321_10153683121719840_2901522072895555799_o\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-18563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/12244321_10153683121719840_2901522072895555799_o-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/12244321_10153683121719840_2901522072895555799_o-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/12244321_10153683121719840_2901522072895555799_o.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Definition of the Month!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Baked Dry<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A term used to describe the use of heat to accelerate the drying or curing of paint, clear coat, chemicals or film.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out all of our detailing dictionary definitions by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Auto-Detailing-Guide\/Dictionary\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/detailing_dictionary_aap_post.jpg\" alt=\"detailing_dictionary_aap_post\" width=\"990\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/detailing_dictionary_aap_post.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/detailing_dictionary_aap_post-300x115.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>New Products!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Essence-Xtreme-Gloss-Enhancer-P1104\/16-oz-S1\/\">CarPro Essence<\/a> &#8211; A product that protects and fills in minor imperfections all while still being able to be topped with your favorite coating!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/CarPro-M53\/Inside-Leather-Interior-Cleaner-P1105\/\">CarPro Inside<\/a> &#8211; A nice foaming cleaner that will clean almost all of your various interior surfaces.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Scangrip-M81\/I-View-P1082\/\">Scangrip I-View<\/a> &#8211; A great, comfortable and powerful headlamp.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Optimum-OPT-M36\/Paint-Prep-P1085\/17-oz-S1\/\">Optimum Paint-Prep<\/a> &#8211; The perfect product to use before applying a coating. Paint-Prep will help remove any oils, allowing you to apply a coating without any issues.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Reliable-M83\/\">Reliable Steam Cleaners<\/a> &#8211; A variety of high quality steam cleaners, which are great for detailing anything from your car to your home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/303-M2\/\">303 Automotive Line<\/a> &#8211; 7 brand new products from 303 for cleaning and protecting your interior and exterior car surfaces.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Tornador-M84\/\">Tornador Line<\/a> &#8211; High quality professional cleaning tools from air blow guns, to foamers and vac attachments!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And much, much more. Check out all of our new products <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/New\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Month!<\/h2>\n<p>Our photo of the month of this awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Engine-Bay-C30\/\">engine bay<\/a> transformation shot comes from <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/detailedimagecarcare\">Detailed Image Instagram<\/a> user fil_mazzotta!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-18569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/10831697_576953762452127_800227085_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Automotive Industry News!<\/h2>\n<p>Buying a car can be a pain in the you know what. But what if you could summon your inner child and buy a car from a vending machine. Carvana launched one in Nashville and boasts that it only takes 20 minutes to make your purchase. Check out the video below to see it in action and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/cars\/a18171\/car-vending-machine\/\">click here<\/a> to read more about this neat machine on popularmechanics.com.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FnHaPVP-opw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Are you looking for a good winter tire, but do not know where to start. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/cars\/a18128\/the-ultimate-fall-and-winter-tire-guide\/\">Popularmechnaics.com<\/a> and The Code bring you a great article to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/gallery-1447102213-wintertire.jpg\" alt=\"gallery-1447102213-wintertire\" width=\"980\" height=\"490\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/gallery-1447102213-wintertire.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/gallery-1447102213-wintertire-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are self driving cars the future? A cop just stopped a self driving car for driving too slow. Check out the entire article on <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.caranddriver.com\/cop-stops-google-self-driving-car-for-driving-to-slow\/\">caranddriver.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Googleselfdrivingcar.jpg\" alt=\"Googleselfdrivingcar\" width=\"626\" height=\"382\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Googleselfdrivingcar.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Googleselfdrivingcar-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/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-2015\/\">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":18577,"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":[1439,1440],"class_list":{"0":"post-18551","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-aap-news","8":"tag-dem","9":"tag-detailers-enthusists-monthly"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DEMFeatured.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1kPO7-4Pd","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18551","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=18551"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18627,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18551\/revisions\/18627"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}