{"id":25660,"date":"2018-12-28T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=25660"},"modified":"2018-12-13T14:41:07","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T19:41:07","slug":"2018-ask-a-pro-blog-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/2018-ask-a-pro-blog-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Ask-a-Pro Blog Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2018_aap_recap_image.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ask-a-Pro Blog Recap\" width=\"990\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2018_aap_recap_image.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2018_aap_recap_image-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2018_aap_recap_image-768x310.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2018 is quickly coming to an end and it&#8217;s been another amazing year for the blog. We are currently up to 1,150+ posts and 15 active authors that include newcomers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/matt-carter\/\">Matt Carter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/nick-whitaker\/\">Nick Whitaker<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/isaac-mittlesteadt\/\">Isaac Mittlesteadt<\/a>, all who joined blog this year. While we have some awesome authors with us now, keep an eye out in the coming months for a few new additions! Overall, 2018 was a fun year and we greatly appreciate all the support from not only our authors, but all of the readers as well. Without your support, the blog would not have grown to where it is today! We hope you enjoyed all of the product reviews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/sema-2018-wrap-up\/\">SEMA coverage<\/a>, click and brag details, etc. but if there is a topic you would like covered in 2019, please do not hesitate to leave it in the comments section below. We also included some of the best articles published on the blog in 2018 and you can find them below. Here is to an even better 2019!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/matt-carter\/\">Matt Carter of Detail Peoria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/toyota-highlander-two-step-paint-correction-ceramic-coating\/\">Toyota Highlander: Two-Step Paint Correction + Ceramic Coating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/acura-nsx-paint-correction-ultimate-protection\/\">Acura NSX Paint Correction + Ultimate Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/carpro-gliss-initial-impressions\/\">CarPro Gliss: Initial Impressions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/greg-gellas\/\">Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/auto-detailing-myth-tire-sling-is-caused-by-product\/\">Auto Detailing Myth: Tire Sling is Caused By Product<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wheel-care-protection-long-short-term-strategies-with-ceramic-nano-coatings-silica-sealants\/\">Wheel Care Protection: Long &#038; Short Term Strategies with Ceramic Nano Coatings &#038; Silica Sealants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/kevin-george\/\">Kevin George of KMG Detailing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/lake-country-microfiber-cutting-pad-vs-hdo-heavy-fiber-cutting-pad\/\">Lake Country Microfiber Cutting Pad vs HDO Heavy Fiber Cutting Pad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-stoner-more-shine\/\">Product Review: Stoner More Shine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-detailers-helper-tool-belts\/\">Product Review: Detailer\u2019s Helper Tool Belts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/ian-howard\/\">Ian Howard of Gloss Angeles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/can-i-use-products-from-different-brands\/\">Can I Use Products from Different Brands?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-the-rag-company-minx-edgeless-coral-fleece-microfiber-towel\/\">Product Review: The Rag Company Minx Edgeless Coral Fleece Microfiber Towel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-rupes-uhs-easy-gloss\/\">Product Review: Rupes UHS Easy Gloss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/jeff-mceachran\/\">Jeff McEachran of Gyeon USA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/first-look-gyeon-quartz-q%c2%b2m-tire-cleaner-and-tire-express\/\">First Look: Gyeon quartz Q\u00b2M Tire Cleaner and Tire Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gyeon-quartz-detail-ferrari-575-maranello\/\">Gyeon quartz Detail: Ferrari 575 Maranello<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-gyeon-quartz-q%c2%b2-syncro\/\">How To: Gyeon quartz Q\u00b2 Syncro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/zach-mcgovern\/\">Zach McGovern of Attention to Detailing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-correction-customer-vs-detailer-expectations-maximize-your-profits-and-keep-customers-happy\/\">Paint Correction: Customer vs. Detailer Expectations \u2013 Maximize Your Profits and Keep Customers Happy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/nano-coatings-when-to-replace-how-to-recoat\/\">Nano Coatings: When to Replace &#038; How to Recoat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/premium-microfiber-one-of-the-most-overlooked-detailing-tools\/\">Premium Microfiber: One of the Most Overlooked Detailing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/james-melfi\/\">James Melfi of AutoNuvo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/honda-type-r-mobile-concert-detail\/\">Honda Type R: Mobile Concert Detail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/mk7-golf-r-a-used-car-journey\/\">MK7 Golf R: A Used Car Journey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/isaac-mittlesteadt\/\">Isaac Mittlesteadt of IDM Details<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/the-little-details-taillight-restoration\/\">The Little Details: Taillight Restoration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/lamborghini-gallardo-correction-and-csu-black\/\">Lamborghini Gallardo: Correction and CSU Black<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/ivan-rajic\/\">Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Detail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/best-ways-to-remain-productive-during-the-winter-months\/\">Best Ways to Remain Productive During the Winter Months<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-griots-garage-fast-correcting-cream\/\">Product Review: Griot&#8217;s Garage Fast Correcting Cream<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-scangrip-telescopic-wheel-stand-and-tripod\/\">Product Review: Scangrip Telescopic Wheel Stand and Tripod<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/chad-raskovich\/\">Chad Raskovich of Rasky&#8217;s Auto Detailing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/maserati-granturismo-a-new-lease-on-life\/\">Maserati GranTurismo: A New Lease On Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/building-my-dream-garage-part-1\/\">Building My Dream Garage (Part 1)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/rodney-tatum\/\">Rodney Tatum of Mirror Reflections Auto Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-1-swirls-and-scratches\/\">Paint Defects and Paint Correction \u2013 Part 1: Swirls and Scratches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-2-bird-droppings\/\">Paint Defects and Paint Correction \u2013 Part 2 : Bird Droppings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-3-the-problem-with-a-quick-buff\/\">Paint Defects and Paint Correction \u2013 Part 3 : The Problem With A Quick Buff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-defects-and-paint-correction-part-4-ceramic-coatings\/\">Paint Defects And Paint Correction \u2013 Part 4 : Ceramic Coatings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/nick-whitaker\/\">Nick Whitaker of Detail Peoria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/summon-all-the-skills-all-the-tools-ford-gt-edition\/\">Summon All The Skills &#038; 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