{"id":29105,"date":"2019-12-26T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=29105"},"modified":"2019-12-17T22:24:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T03:24:54","slug":"2019-ask-a-pro-blog-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/2019-ask-a-pro-blog-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Ask-a-Pro Blog Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another great year is coming to an end for the Ask-A-Pro Detailer Blog. On top of our already great authors, we added <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/zach-and-leanne-silvernail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach &#038; Leanne Silvernail<\/a> who put together some awesome product reviews with fantastic photography and Mike Cardenas who covered various topics but really stood out with his running a business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Product Inventory Management<\/a> article. Long time author <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/james-melfi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Melfi<\/a> went all out for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCGUpIIgbLgvIjCkiwUhm2NA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DI YouTube Channel<\/a> by pumping out various detailing videos from simple detailing tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLyujeZa3MHNAQS_MncQUgdxh6JL4tx00N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEMA Show 2019 interviews<\/a>. James also had a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/tag\/detailing-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detailing Essentials Series<\/a> hitting on some of the detailing basics. <\/p>\n<p>We want to take this chance to thank all of our authors for all of their hard work, along with thanking all of our readers for the support this past year. Without you guys, the blog could not have grown to where it is today! Below you will find some article highlights from each author and we hope you have enjoyed all of the topics covered by everyone. If you do however have any suggestions on topics you would like to see covered, leave them in the comments section below. Here is to 2020!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/zach-and-leanne-silvernail\/\">Zach &#038; Leanne Silvernail<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/introducing-new-authors-zach-and-leanne-silvernail\/\">Introducing New Authors, Zach and Leanne Silvernail!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-the-last-cut-compounding-glaze\/\">Product Review: The Last Cut Compounding Glaze<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-gyeon-q2-rim\/\">Product Review: Gyeon Q2 Rim<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1485-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Product Review: The Last Cut Compounding Glaze\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/ian-howard\/\">Ian<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/the-importance-of-managing-client-expectations\/\">The Importance of Managing Client Expectations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/dealership-coatings-do-they-actually-work\/\">Dealership Coatings: Do They Actually Work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-polish-taillights\/\">How to Polish Taillights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Managing Client Expectations\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/mike-cardenas\/\">Mike Cardenas<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-inventory-management\/\">Product Inventory Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-scangrip-multimatch-r\/\">Product Review: Scangrip Multimatch R<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-3d-one-hybrid-compound-and-polish\/\">Product Review: 3D ONE Hybrid Compound and Polish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190223_105532-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Product Review: Scangrip Multimatch R\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/matt-carter\/\">Matt Carter<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/ps-bead-maker-review-best-last-step-product-ever\/\">P&#038;S Bead Maker Review: Best Last Step Product Ever?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MTC03450-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"P&#038;S Bead Maker Review: Best Last Step Product Ever?\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/greg-gellas\/\">Greg Gellas<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/auto-detailing-myth-touchless-car-washing-is-best-for-vehicle-surfaces\/\">Auto Detailing Myth: Touchless Car Washing is Best for Vehicle Surfaces<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Auto-Detailing-Myth-Touchless-Car-Wash-is-Best-Signature-Detialing-New-Jersey-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Auto Detailing Myth: Touchless Car Washing is Best for Vehicle Surfaces\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/kevin-george\/\">Kevin George<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/why-it-is-important-to-know-your-clients-wash-habits\/\">Why it is Important to Know Your Clients Wash Habits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-do-i-remove-tree-sap-from-my-car\/\">How Do I Remove Tree Sap From My Car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-correction-1-step-or-single-step-vs-two-step-or-multi-step\/\">Paint Correction: 1 Step or Single Step vs. Two Step or Multi Step<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/21447579949_6e7f0352f8_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Paint Correction: 1 Step or Single Step vs. Two Step or Multi Step\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/jeff-mceachran\/\">Jeff McEachran<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gyeon-quartz-leather-care-product-breakdown-and-how-to\/\">Gyeon quartz Leather Care: Product Breakdown and How-To<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/a-deeper-look-at-gyeon-quartz-q%c2%b2-cancoat\/\">A Deeper Look at Gyeon quartz Q\u00b2 CanCoat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/removing-ferrari-488-pista-factory-paint-defects-with-gyeon-quartz-polishes-and-pads\/\">Removing Ferrari 488 Pista Factory Paint Defects with Gyeon quartz Polishes and Pads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cancoat-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Deeper Look at Gyeon quartz Q\u00b2 CanCoat\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/zach-mcgovern\/\">Zach McGovern<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/22ple-insanity-application-and-first-impressions\/\">22ple Insanity \u2013 Application and First Impressions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gyeon-booster-product-application-and-initial-impressions\/\">Gyeon Booster: Product Application and Initial Impressions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-griots-garage-polisher-rack\/\">Product Review: Griot\u2019s Garage Polisher Rack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fullsizeoutput_2007-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-27486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fullsizeoutput_2007-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fullsizeoutput_2007-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fullsizeoutput_2007-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/james-melfi\/\">James Melfi<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/paint-correction-lighting-scangrip-sunmatch-multimatch\/\">Paint Correction Lighting: Scangrip Sunmatch + Multimatch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-clean-your-wheels\/\">How to Clean Your Wheels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/clay-bar-how-to-video\/\">Clay Bar: How-To Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/james-melfi\/\">Check out more great videos from James here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/22ple_Insanity-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"22ple Insanity \u2013 Application and First Impressions\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/isaac-mittlesteadt\/\">Isaac Mittlesteadt<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-ik-foam-1-5-sprayer\/\">Product Review: iK Foam 1.5 Sprayer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gtechniq-halo-durability-part-3\/\">Gtechniq Halo 3 Part Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/refined-auto-studio-studio-design-and-business-part-2\/\">Refined Auto Studio &#8211; 2 Part Article Series<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC01425-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Product Review: iK Foam 1.5 Sprayer\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/ivan-rajic\/\">Ivan Rajic<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/why-apply-a-paint-coating\/\">Why Apply a Paint Coating?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-griots-garage-iron-and-fallout-remover\/\">Product Review: Griot\u2019s Garage Iron and Fallout Remover<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/product-review-303-touchless-sealant\/\">Product Review: 303 Touchless Sealant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IvanLustr.303Sealant-11.jpg\" alt=\"Product Review: 303 Touchless Sealant\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/author\/rodney-tatum\/\">Rodney Tatum<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/what-machine-should-i-purchase-as-my-first-polisher\/\">What Machine Should I Purchase As My First Polisher?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/legitimizing-the-detailing-industry-part-1-of-5-an-open-letter-to-a-price-shopper\/\">Legitimizing The Detailing 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