Sanding
- The use of various grits of sandpaper to remove material from a surface.
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In this article Rasky shows us how he removed unsightly orange peel from a newly repainted vehicle. The end result, a finish that is smooth as glass!
Wet sanding is an advanced skill for removing defects...so when do the pros know when they need to resort to such aggressive methods? DI blog follower Alex asks this very question.
Zach McGovern of Attention to Detailing removes factory sanding marks, scratches, swirls, etc. from this 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
Follow the 24-hour restorative detail process on this Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder with Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail...complete with plenty of before and after images, as well as a HD video!
In this product review article, Rasky gives us a look into the history of Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 as well as some great tips and videos on application.
Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail and Craig Reed team up to perform an amazing 60 hour restorative detail on a 1990 Ferrari F40. Check out the very detailed process supported by over 100 images.
Read about an impressive restoration on a 1998 Ferrari 355 GTS by Esoteric Auto Detail. The interior, hood, emblems, and wheels were even removed to show you how thorough this detail was. Be sure to view the final results!
Learn how to use Meguiar's M105 Ultra Cut Compound and Meguiar's M205 Ultra Finishing Polish using a Porter Cable 7424 XP buffer. Todd shows you how this polish combination eliminates swirls and other imperfections. Read about proper technique and step by step instructions on how to the get the most out of this combo using a PC.
Rasky's tips on how to safely remove those ugly dealer advertisement badges, decals, badges, or emblems from your car.
Meguiar's released their new DA Microfiber Correction System, and 5 of the DI Ask A Pro Authors were part of the pre-production development team. Todd Cooperider spent plenty of time with the new system, and offers up his experiences and opinion on the new product along with a tutorial on how to use it. Meguiar's claims that it is a game-changing new technology, but did Todd agree? Read on...
When I look back at the year in detailing for 2011, I quickly realize just how good it actually was. I have put together a collection of information on the year along with some of the best detailing images you'll find on Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, etc.
Find out how the 22PLE paint coating really kicks up the look of the paint, when DJ Mayo of DJ Mayo Studios teams up with Greg Gellas of Signature Detailing to detail a few stunning cars, including a 2012 Ferrari FF and a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT!