Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly – August 2013
by Reece @ DIAAP Blog Post Of The Month!
Our newest author on the Ask-A-Pro Blog, Brian Guy of AOWheels Auto Detail (Orlando, Florida), brings the black paint back to life on this Porsche Carrera S!
Detailing Industry News!
TimAD, a registered user on autopia.org, removes a horrific amount of water spots and imperfections on this Kawasaki!
Cobraa, a registered user on autopia.org, details this amazing blacked out Bugatti Veyron. Below is a breakdown of the products used:
Wash and Dry: 2-bucket wash method using Raceglaze Nano soap and a sea sponge mitt. Gold microfiber for drying.
Wheels: Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect, various Wheel Woolies and Raceglaze brushes, Nano-Sealant
Clay: SansZo waterless wash as a clay lube with Raceglaze clay bar.
Polish: Menzerna intensive polish used with a Lake country orange pad on the Rupes 21ES polisher. Followed by the HD Polish with a Lake Country White Pad on the Rupes 21ES.
Lights: Two sets of spotlights along with the 3m sun gun, brinkman led, and the brinkman halogen gun.
Wax/Sealant/Cleanse: Raceglaze pink paint cleanse and Waxx On’s own exclusive formula of Raceglaze Black Label Special Reserve. Definitive Wax Number One on the Carbon Fiber.
Dodo Juice’s Waxstock was July 7th and a few members of detailingworld.co.uk happened to snap a few pictures! (Pictures from registered users Mehan & slammed712)
Waxstock is located in the UK and it is a great event for all detailers and car enthusiasts alike. With show and shine competitions, product demos, expert analysis, product sales with money going to charity, detailing and bodywork advice, etc, there is literally something for everyone! For a complete photo compilation check out the Waxstock Facebook page!
New Detailed Image Products!
It has been a very busy beginning to the summer here at DI and we keep adding new and exciting products to our product line! Here are a few we added just this past month:
Meguiar’s Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax – A specially formulated shampoo that allows you to wash and wax your car in one easy step!
Meguiar’s Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner – Remove contamination extremely fast and effective with this non-acid formulated wheel and tire cleaner!
21 New Meguiar’s Products – Take a look at the extensive list of new Meguiar’s products we recently have added!
Glass Mechanix Windshield Repair Systems – These kits provide all of the essential tools for you to add windshield repair to your existing detailing services!
Metro Vacuums Blaster SideKick Blower – Blast away water with warm, filtered air to leave your vehicle or bike dry and spot-free!
For a complete listing of all of our new products visit our New Products page!
Detailed Image News!
Win a $250 DI Gift Card during the month of August!
Every order over $149 between the dates 8/1 – 8/31 ET will be automatically entered into this contest. When you spend over $149 you can also receive free shipping using our DIFREE Ship & Save coupon code! The more orders you place over $149, the better your chances are to win!
Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on 9/4.
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Photo of The Month!
Aaron Haas, a registered DetailedImage.com user, achieved these tight beads by applying the Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 and topping it with Meguiar’s NXT Tech Wax 2.0!
Check out this other great picture! I just couldn’t leave this one off the post and you can find this picture in the full post of the Bugatti Veryon detail in the Detailing Industry News section above!
Automotive Industry News!
Any Mercedes fans out there? Check out the new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC with an impressive 557-hp, 5.5-liter V-8! autos.yahoo.com
Take a look at the Pather – a Jeep based off-roader that can swim! Simply AWESOME! You can also find a pretty sweet video by clicking the following link (autos.yahoo.com). Now if I only had $135,000 laying around.
Bentley gets the green light to build the world’s most expensive SUV. autos.yahoo.com
How it works: The hybrid air car. popularmechanics.com
Thanks for reading and if you like this article check out the Detailing Enthusiasts Monthly July Edition!
Hey guys, I just literally came across this. I made photo of the month?! Do I win anything for that? I realize its pushing a year ago now. Very cool of you guys to show off my ride! I have changed the truck a little since then, but your guys products rock my face off!
Thanks!
-Loyal Customer. Aaron
Aaron – Unfortunately we do not give away anything for photo of the month. We just wanted to show off the ride of a loyal customer to our readers!