How to Get a Mirror Finish
Gloss is the boss when it comes to polishing paint — but how do you get that dripping wet, mirror finish look on factory clear coat? Mike Phillips explains it all in his new article.
Matte Finish Detailing
The Truth About Matte Paint & Why the ‘Experts’ Keep Getting It Wrong
Matte paint care has changed since the first factory matte cars hit the road 15 [...]
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Jun
Jun
How to Decontaminate Matte Finish Car Paint
Your car’s matte finish paint is dirtier than you think. Even after a wash, embedded [...]
05
Mar
Mar
5 Ways to Hide Scratches on Matte Finish Cars
The hazy sheen of a matte or satin finish on a car looks amazing. That [...]
12
Dec
Dec
Matte Black vs. Gloss Black Wheels — Which Should I Get?
Picking out wheels for a new car or buying aftermarket rims for one you already [...]
19
Nov
Nov
The Beginner’s Guide to BMW Frozen Paint Care
BMW’s Frozen paint finishes are some of the most popular factory matte finishes in the [...]
17
Oct
Oct
What is TM Coat, Toyota’s New Factory Coating for Matte Cars?
Toyota announced recently a new factory-applied protective coating specifically designed for matte finishes. Dubbed “TM [...]
11
Oct
Oct
Our Top 5 Best Matte Black Cars for 2024
Matte black cars are some of the coolest vehicles out there. Like something out of [...]
30
Sep
Sep
60+ Photos from Dr. Beasley’s Matte Detailing Class at Dr. Beasley’s HQ
We recently hosted our first-ever detailing class devoted exclusively to matte finish vehicles and we’ve [...]
16
Sep
Sep
How-To Articles
How to Remove Oxidation from Boats
There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on [...]
12
May
May
How to Use a Paint Thickness Gauge
A paint thickness gauge (PTG, also known as a coating thickness gauge) is an electronic [...]
30
Apr
Apr
How to Use a Foam Cannon (Step-by-Step Guide)
Foam cannons are unique soap-delivery systems for washing cars. They spray layers of thick, sudsy [...]
28
Apr
Apr
How to Change Backing Plate on Bauer 8MM Short-Throw Random Orbital DA
Sometimes when you’re using a buffer to polish paint on a car it helps to [...]
13
Mar
Mar
How to Lubricate Felt Ring on Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA Polisher
The Harbor Freight Hercules Forced Rotation DA Polisher is an almost exact copy of the [...]
13
Mar
Mar
How to Clean Leather Seats with Holes
Over the past decades perforated leather seats have become more and more common, especially in [...]
10
Mar
Mar
How to Decontaminate Matte Finish Car Paint
Your car’s matte finish paint is dirtier than you think. Even after a wash, embedded [...]
05
Mar
Mar
How to Restore Headlights by Hand Sanding
Gone are the days of the simple General Electric or Wagner brand round sealed beam [...]
21
Feb
Feb
Paintwork Correction
The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Compounds for Car Paint (2025)
Doing a major paintwork correction on a car with deep swirls, scratches, water spots and/or [...]
04
Jun
Jun
How to Remove Oxidation from Boats
There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on [...]
12
May
May
Pictures: Mike Phillips & Jason Rose 2-Day Detailing Class at the American Muscle Car Museum
This picture was taken after the final 2 cars were finished and the class was [...]
06
May
May
How to Use a Paint Thickness Gauge
A paint thickness gauge (PTG, also known as a coating thickness gauge) is an electronic [...]
30
Apr
Apr
69 Photos from Dr. Beasley’s 1-Day Detailing Class in Chicago (April 2025)
Earlier this month we hosted another 1-Day Auto Detailing Class right here at our HQ [...]
28
Apr
Apr
Dr. Beasley’s NSP CoreCut & CoreCut+ Are Now Available
The wait is over. NSP CoreCut and NSP CoreCut+, our new heavy cutting compounds with [...]
15
Apr
Apr
What’s the Difference Between Compound & Polish?
When it comes to paint correction on cars, people use the terms “compound” and “polish” [...]
02
Apr
Apr
10 Tips for Faster Polishing from Expert Mike Phillips
Polishing the paint on a car can take a long time, especially if you’re a [...]
02
Apr
Apr
Ceramic Coatings
Deep Shine Doesn’t Need to Sacrifice Durability
The Evolution of Dr. Beasley’s Ceramic Coatings & the Secret Behind Nano-Resin AST Perfection is [...]
05
Jun
Jun
How to Remove Oxidation from Boats
There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on [...]
12
May
May
Top 50 Best Detailing Tips for Professional Results
When it comes to keeping your car looking good, there are an endless number of [...]
24
Mar
Mar
10 Tips for Keeping a Black Car Clean
Keeping a black car clean can seem like a fool’s errand. Deep black paints contrast [...]
31
Jan
Jan
Gloss Builder is Now Available!
We’re proud to announce Dr. Beasley’s Gloss Builder is now available for purchase on drbeasleys.com! [...]
05
Nov
Nov
How to Get a Mirror Finish on Your Car
When we talk about how to create a mirror finish for your car’s paint, we’re [...]
05
Nov
Nov
Can You Polish Ceramic Coatings?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can polish a ceramic coating after application, you’re not [...]
24
Oct
Oct
What is TM Coat, Toyota’s New Factory Coating for Matte Cars?
Toyota announced recently a new factory-applied protective coating specifically designed for matte finishes. Dubbed “TM [...]
11
Oct
Oct
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