{"id":42002,"date":"2024-07-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=42002"},"modified":"2024-05-31T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:21:04","slug":"learning-about-all-things-detailing-detailed-image-ask-a-pro-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/learning-about-all-things-detailing-detailed-image-ask-a-pro-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning About All Things Detailing: Detailed Image Ask-a-Pro Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am aware that for a variety of reasons more people have become interested in detailing their own cars and\/or having a professional detail their car.\u00a0 Some of this is a consequence to people keeping their cars longer than usual.\u00a0 Some of this involves the technological breakthroughs in the industry that not only have provided better and easier to use premium consumer products (options).\u00a0 Social media has brought intrigue and education on the topic of detailing even amongst those who do have a significant interest in auto detailing.\u00a0 It has also drawn many car enthusiasts away from forums, towards more trendy social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, with these changes the do-it-yourself detailers and the ones seeking a professional have become victim to negative influences on public platforms.\u00a0 Misinformation is abundant amongst the consumer feedback and from unethical businesses.\u00a0 Some people expressing their beliefs are genuinely very misinformed.\u00a0 Many others are also malevolent in the information they provide about the safety of products and performance attributes.\u00a0 There is also a lot of negativity on internet platforms (troll culture).\u00a0 Many of the people who comment are not the greatest human beings in terms of kindness and delivering quality information.\u00a0 I am putting that kindly!\u00a0 Being critiqued harshly and non-constructively for not knowing everything by someone who likely knows far less about detailing than they think.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-42238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Detailed Image BLOG\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Detailed-Image-BLOG-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The many articles that came before I owned a car contributed to me being a writer here.\u00a0 I learned a lot about detailing from Show And Shine posts on forums.\u00a0 I was an avid reader of articles on Detailed Image Ask-a-Pro Blog before I even started a business.\u00a0 This blog has an abundance of information for a beginner to a more advanced detailer.\u00a0 As helpful as I can be, there are resources from some of the most respected members of the industry.\u00a0 If you are uncomfortable asking a question on a Facebook page, this is a good place to reach out for more information.<\/p>\n<p>While many brands push and detailers brag about paint correction service, how many people truly embrace educating people at all levels on car wash (maintenance)?\u00a0 The same can be said for ceramic coatings.\u00a0 What about detailed information on what a coating can not do or how to get the most out of a service?\u00a0 Are you interested in starting a business?\u00a0 For people who are curious about detailing as a business, the information provided may not be what you want to hear, but often what you may need to hear.\u00a0 The same can be said for people who are looking for a detailer!<\/p>\n<h2>How To Wash<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/pollen-and-safe-washing-habits\/\">Pollen And Safe Wash Habits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-maintain-your-vehicle-after-a-ceramic-coating-carsmotology-igl\/\">How To Maintain Your Vehicle After A Ceramic Coating:\u00a0 Carsmotology &amp; IGL<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How To Detail<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Auto-Detailing-Guide\/\">Detailing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/importance-of-the-ph-scale-to-detailing-part-2-debunking-wisetales-of-using-household-and-cheap-auto-detailing-cleaners\/\">Importance Of The PH Scale To Detailing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/simple-yet-effective-interior-cleaning\/\">Simple Yet Effective Interior Detailing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/4-quality-products-for-interior-cleaning\/\">4 Quality Products For Interior Cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Between Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/automotive-paint-is-delicate-dont-touch-it\/\">Automotive Paint Is Delicate Don&#8217;t Touch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Show And Shine<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/projects-l-ferrari-488-pista-2-l-paint-correction-l-clear-bra-l-ceramic-coating\/\">Detailing Projects: Ferrari 488 Pista #2 Paint Correction, Clear Bra, &amp; 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