2017 Ask-a-Pro Blog Recap
by Reece @ DI
Every year here at Detailed Image we start to prep for the holiday season and the Black Friday/Cyber Monday rush. The holiday season comes fast, but seems to go by even faster! This year was no exception and in the blink of an eye, another holiday season down and another year down for the Ask-a-Pro Blog! This year we added new authors Rodney Tatum of Mirror Reflections Auto Spa, Jeff McEachran of Gyeon USA and we have two new authors to keep an eye out for in the coming months. 2017 was a fantastic year for the blog and we could not have done it without the support of our great readers, so thank you! We hope you enjoyed hearing the unique insights and reviews on products, new ways to perform detailing steps, SEMA coverage and the many more topics covered on the blog in 2017. Below are some of the best articles published this past year from each of the AAP authors.
Here is to an even better 2017!
Jean-Claude Corcoran of Detailed Designs Auto Spa:
- East Coast & West Coast Come Together: Wrapping and Coating a McLaren 675lt
- Video Review: Scangrip Colourmatch Kit
- Satin Paint Protection Film (PPF): Installed on a 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S!
- Paint Protection Film (PPF) & Clear Bra: How Long Will it Last?
Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing:
Kevin Geroge of KMG Detailing:
- Product Showdown: Wheel Woolies vs. EZ Detail Brushes
- Detailing Gone Bad: 2003 Toyota Tundra
- Detailing Gone Bad (Part 2): 2013 Audi Q7 S-line
Brian Guy of AOWheels:
Ian Howard of Gloss Angeles:
- Product Review: Rupes Bigfoot Polisher Bag
- Brush up on Your Skills: The Necessity of Good Brushes
- Waterless Washing: The Wheel Hero
Zach McGovern of Attention to Detailing:
- My Detailing Story – 4 Part Article Series!
- Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG: Paint Correction & GTechniq Crystal Serum Light Application
- 2016 BMW M4: Paint Correction Detail & 22ple Mistico Elemento Application
- Buying a Car? Consult with a Detailer & Identify Potential Issues
- 2014 BMW 750 LI: Removing Dealership Holograms
James Melfi of AutoNuvo:
- The Ultimate Protection Package: Ferrari 458 Speciale Video
- BMW M2: Gyeon MOHS Ultimate Detail
- Ford Focus RS: New Car Prep Detail & Paint Protection Film (PPF) Application
- Product Review: CarPro Essence + CarPro Reload
Greg Nichols of Reflections Detailing:
Ivan Rajic of LUSTR Detail:
- Detailing: How Much Does it Cost?
- Porsche GT3RS Paint Correction and Coating Application
- Product Review: Scangrip I-Match LED Headlamp
- Product Review: Scangrip Sunmatch 2 LED Light
Chad Raskovich of Rasky’s Auto Detailing:
- Polishing Paint Protection Film (PPF or Clear Bra)
- Product Review: Griot’s Garage PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel
- Overlooked Areas: Gloss Black Trim on a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace S
- SEMA 2017: A Detailers Point Of View
Jeff McEachran of Gyeon USA:
- How To: Gyeon Quartz Q2 Matte Coating
- Gyeon Quartz Q2 Silk Drier: What It Is and How to Use It
- Gyeon Quartz Q2 Primer: What It Is and How to Use It
- How To: Coat Your Windshield with Gyeon Quartz Q2 View
Rodney Tatum of Mirror Reflections Auto Spa:
Big thank you to all our authors and readers! 2017 was amazing and we have so much more in store for 2018! Have a safe and happy New Year!
what is a good polish/was for a white auto and a black auto, I have one of each, I have used Nu-Finish and also a past wax, I live in south florida.
These pro information authors are a great resource. Thank You. I am not a professional detailer and need a lot of pro help to get my cars looking closer to a pro job. I have successfully applied Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Sealant and the results are stunning, but other than cleaning it until it needs to be refreshed or reapplied, I can’t find info on when and how to reapply a sealant.
Hi Bruce
I did purchase the Mcguires Carnauba past, it works pretty good, I have also used Nu-Finish, easy on easy off but does not seem to last long, next time I will try the Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Sealant.
Thanks again.