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Jen of Carsmotology pointing to the title Detailing a 1987 Porsche Carrera, with a red Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet behind her in the Boerne, TX detailing shop

Detailing a 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating

A neglected 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet comes back to life with a clay bar, convertible top care, full paint correction, and a ceramic coating. Here is the full detail.

Black C7 Corvette front three-quarter view with mirror-like gloss after paint correction, Stek PPF, and IGL ceramic coating at Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

C7 Corvette Paint Correction, PPF, and Ceramic Coating by Carsmotology

A full breakdown of the two-stage paint correction, full-body Stek PPF, and 60,000-mile IGL ceramic coating we performed on a C7 Corvette in Boerne, TX.

How to wash a car in 8 steps, a pro detailer demonstrates the two bucket wash method

How to Wash a Car at Home in 8 Steps (The Right Way, From a Pro Detailer)

A professional detailer walks through the exact eight step routine to wash your car safely at home, from the two bucket method to the final spray sealant.

Carsmotology detailer reviewing Gtechniq Smart Fabric fabric protection with a red Porsche 911 in the shop

Gtechniq Smart Fabric Review: The Right Way to Protect a Convertible Top & Fabric Interior

A detailer’s honest review of Gtechniq Smart Fabric AB, why it beats other fabric protectants, and the right way to apply it to convertible tops and cloth interiors.

1960 Chevrolet Impala after paint correction and ceramic coating in Boerne TX

1960 Impala Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating by Carsmotology

A full breakdown of the multi-step paint correction and CCI Advanced Ceramic Coating we performed on a 1960 Chevy Impala, built alongside Cruzer’s Customs.

Red single stage paint Supra being polished at Carsmotology auto detailing shop in Boerne TX

What Is Single Stage Paint? A Detailer Explains (vs Clear Coat)

Single stage paint mixes color and clear into one sprayed layer with no separate clear coat. A pro detailer explains what it is, how it differs from clear coat, and how to spot it while polishing.

Carsmotology detailer sharing three pro detailing tips in the shop

3 Things You Have to Know as a Detailer (Pro Tips from the Shop)

Pad maintenance, fresh microfibers, and proper lighting. The three habits every detailer should master, with the exact techniques we use in the shop.

Pro detailer removing hard water spots from a Porsche with a machine polisher

How to Remove Hard Water Spots on a Car (From a Pro Detailer)

Hard water spots that won’t wash off are etched into the clear coat. Here’s how a pro removes them safely, avoids craters and phantom spots, and keeps them from coming back.

Metallic maroon Chevrolet Corvette with a glossy spray ceramic coating finish at Carsmotology in Boerne, Texas

Is Spray Ceramic Coating Worth It? A Detailer’s Honest Take on 365PRO

A professional detailer breaks down spray ceramic coatings: what they are, how long they last, how to apply them, and how NXTZEN 365PRO compares to a full ceramic coating.

Gloved hand using a microfiber cloth to restore faded black trim along a car windshield edge at Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

The Secret to Restoring Old, Faded Black Trim (That Lasts in the Texas Sun)

Faded, gray black trim can be fully restored, not replaced. Here is how to bring it back to a deep, factory-matte finish that lasts in the Texas sun.