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Red 1986 Ferrari Testarossa with a glossy paint-corrected and ceramic-coated finish, front three-quarter view against a Texas Hill Country limestone backdrop, detailed by Carsmotology in Boerne TX

1986 Ferrari Testarossa Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating in Boerne, TX

Some cars make you stop and just look for a minute before you ever pick up a towel. This 1986 Ferrari Testarossa was one of them. Few shapes from the 1980s are as instantly recognizable as those side strakes and that wide, flat tail, and the owner wanted the paint to finally match the presence …

White sports car getting its paint properly decontaminated and corrected before paint protection film is installed at Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

Paint Prep Before PPF: Why Proper Prep Is Everything (and How to Spot a Shop That Skips It)

Paint protection film locks in whatever is under it. Here is why proper paint prep before PPF matters, and how to spot a shop that skips the correction step.

Red 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS convertible restomod with a glossy paint-corrected and ceramic-coated finish, detailed by Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

Bringing a 1967 Camaro SS/RS Back to Life with Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating

A 1967 Camaro SS/RS restomod comes in with buffer trails and years of swirls. See how Carsmotology brought the paint back with a multi-stage correction and CCi Revolution ceramic coating in Boerne, TX.

White Porsche 911 GT3 in the Carsmotology shop, the kind of car where measuring paint thickness before buffing matters

Paint Thickness Gauge: How Detailers Measure Paint Before Buffing

A paint thickness gauge tells you how much clear coat is on each panel, so you can polish safely and spot a repaint. Here is how detailers use one, and which to buy.

Finished burnt-orange custom Ford Bronco with a satin-black top and paint protection film, built by Boerne Stage Kustoms and protected by Carsmotology in Boerne, TX

A Custom Ford Bronco Build Gets Custom-Cut PPF by Carsmotology

A stunning Boerne Stage Kustoms Bronco build gets custom-cut paint protection film from Carsmotology, protecting the lower panels, bumpers, and door jambs 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.

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.