{"id":41333,"date":"2023-12-26T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T05:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=41333"},"modified":"2023-12-29T15:44:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:44:13","slug":"2023-ask-a-pro-detailer-blog-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/2023-ask-a-pro-detailer-blog-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Ask-a-Pro Detailer Blog Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_aap_recap_featured_image.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Ask-a-Pro Detailer Blog Recap featured image\" width=\"990\" height=\"420\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_aap_recap_featured_image.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_aap_recap_featured_image-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_aap_recap_featured_image-768x326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2023 we had some great articles from all of our Ask-A-Pro Authors! Below you will find some of the best articles from each author who put the time into writing this past year. What post was your favorite in 2023? Is there something you want to see written for 2024? If so, leave it in the comments below. Here is to an even better 2024!<\/p>\n<h2>Mike Cardenas:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquatek.jpg\" alt=\"Aquatek\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquatek.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquatek-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aquatek-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/introducing-aquatek-coatings-born-by-passion-and-performance\/\">Introducing Aquatek Coatings: Born by Passion and Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/aquatek-bliss-the-latest-in-hydrophobic-enhancing-technology\/\">Aquatek Bliss: The Latest in Hydrophobic Enhancing Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/aquatek-select-advanced-glass-coating-something-new-something-different\/\">Aquatek Select Advanced Glass Coating: Something New &#038; Something Different<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Greg Gellas:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Ceramic-Coatings-Need-Regular-Wash-Cycles-Signature-Detiling-NJ.jpg\" alt=\"Why-Ceramic-Coatings-Need-Regular-Wash-Cycles-Signature-Detiling-NJ\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Ceramic-Coatings-Need-Regular-Wash-Cycles-Signature-Detiling-NJ.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Ceramic-Coatings-Need-Regular-Wash-Cycles-Signature-Detiling-NJ-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Ceramic-Coatings-Need-Regular-Wash-Cycles-Signature-Detiling-NJ-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-position-ceramic-coatings-to-customers\/\">How to Position Ceramic Coatings to Customers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/simply-explaining-paint-correction-to-customers\/\">Simply Explaining Paint Correction to Customers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/the-importance-of-trust-between-detailers-and-vehicle-owners\/\">The Importance of Trust Between Detailers and Vehicle Owners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Brian Guy:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colourlock-in-use.jpeg\" alt=\"Colourlock in use\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colourlock-in-use.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colourlock-in-use-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Colourlock-in-use-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-clean-leather-with-colourlock-leather-cleaner\/\">How to Clean Leather with Colourlock Leather Cleaner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Jeff McEachran:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GYEON-RIM-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"GYEON-RIM-1024x683\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GYEON-RIM-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GYEON-RIM-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GYEON-RIM-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/the-supporting-cast-gyeon-rim-trim-and-view\/\">The Supporting Cast: GYEON RIM, TRIM, and VIEW<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Jonathan Monson:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-Easy-Rules-for-Short-Form-Content-on-Tiktok-IG-and-FB-Reels.jpeg\" alt=\"3-Easy-Rules-for-Short-Form-Content-on-Tiktok-IG-and-FB-Reels\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-Easy-Rules-for-Short-Form-Content-on-Tiktok-IG-and-FB-Reels.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-Easy-Rules-for-Short-Form-Content-on-Tiktok-IG-and-FB-Reels-300x147.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-Easy-Rules-for-Short-Form-Content-on-Tiktok-IG-and-FB-Reels-768x376.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/3-easy-rules-for-short-form-content-on-tiktok-ig-and-fb-reels\/\">3 Easy Rules for Short Form Content on Tiktok, IG and FB Reels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-business-pay-yourself-first\/\">Detailing Business: Pay Yourself First<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-create-detailing-content\/\">How to Create Detailing Content<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ivan Rajic:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Motivates-You-15-Years-into-Your-Business.png\" alt=\"What-Motivates-You-15-Years-into-Your-Business\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Motivates-You-15-Years-into-Your-Business.png 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Motivates-You-15-Years-into-Your-Business-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-Motivates-You-15-Years-into-Your-Business-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/what-motivates-you-15-years-into-your-business\/\">What Motivates You 15 Years into Your Business?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-much-should-paint-correction-cost\/\">How Much Should Paint Correction Cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-do-i-choose-the-correct-pad-for-a-specific-polish\/\">How Do I Choose the Correct Pad for a Specific Polish?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rodney Tatum:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Customers-May-Not-Take-You-Seriously.jpg\" alt=\"Why-Customers-May-Not-Take-You-Seriously\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Customers-May-Not-Take-You-Seriously.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Customers-May-Not-Take-You-Seriously-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Why-Customers-May-Not-Take-You-Seriously-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/industry-interview-brian-brown-of-exclusive-paint-protection-in-charlotte\/\">Industry Interview: Brian Brown Of Exclusive Paint Protection In Charlotte<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/emotional-health-and-radical-honesty-with-yourself-the-paradox-of-freedom-being-your-own-boss\/\">Emotional Health And Radical Honesty With Yourself \u2013 The Paradox Of Freedom Being Your Own Boss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/starting-a-detailing-business-a-honest-look-at-what-you-are-getting-into\/\">Starting A Detailing Business \u2013 A Honest Look At What You Are Getting Into<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Greg @ DI:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TireBib-and-Dressing.jpeg\" alt=\"TireBib-and-Dressing\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TireBib-and-Dressing.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TireBib-and-Dressing-300x147.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TireBib-and-Dressing-768x376.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/driveway-shield-tirebib-introduction-review\/\">Driveway Shield TireBib: Introduction &#038; Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mike @ DI:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Key-Professional-Business-Services.jpg\" alt=\"Key-Professional-Business-Services\" width=\"990\" height=\"420\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Key-Professional-Business-Services.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Key-Professional-Business-Services-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Key-Professional-Business-Services-768x326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/key-professional-services-for-your-detailing-business\/\">Key Professional Services for your Detailing Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/fall-time-saving-detailing-tips\/\">Fall Time Saving Detailing Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-meet-greet-at-the-saratoga-automobile-museum\/\">DI Meet &#038; Greet at the Saratoga Automobile Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Xavier @ DI:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Popular-Brands.jpg\" alt=\"Popular Brands\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Popular-Brands.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Popular-Brands-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Popular-Brands-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/pros-and-cons-of-battery-powered-and-corded-polishers\/\">Pros and Cons of Battery Powered and Corded Polishers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/di-bottle-label-sticker-sheets\/\">DI Bottle Label Sticker Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-pronounce-popular-detailing-brands\/\">How to Pronounce Popular Detailing Brands!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reece @ DI:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Pro-1024x768-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Pro-1024x768\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Pro-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Pro-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toyota-Tacoma-TRD-Pro-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-new-car-detail\/\">Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro \u2013 New Car Detail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/new-car-paint-condition-defects-self-fixes\/\">New Car: Paint Condition, Defects &#038; Self Fixes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/why-should-i-apply-a-glass-coating\/\">Why Should I Apply a Glass Coating?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sadq_b1cSkE?si=GwRg8IcSEHO6HO1R\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Sadq_b1cSkE\" rel=\"noopener\" 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