The term TEST SPOT and where it came from by Mike Phillips Here's my first self-published book from the year 1998, How-To Polish Paint, Fiberglass, Clear Plastic and Glass to Perfection by Hand or Machine Here's the inside cover, Here's publishing and copyright info including the date this book was printed - 1998... Read more ..read more

Pictures & Comments - February 2023 Hands-On Detailing Class with 3D & Mike Phillips A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that attended the 3-day no chairs, 100% hands-on detailing class here at the 3D Training Academy in sunny Stuart, Florida! This class detailed 9 cars in 2 days and one HUGE center console boat in absolutely horrible and neglected condition and everything came out looking better than factory new! I would also like to thank Chris Metcalf from FLEX for attending this class... Read more ..read more

2018 F150 Didn't take before pictures--It was very dirty, had embedded dirt, oxidized and with really bad swirls. It stays outside amoung trees! Completed this over a 2 week period. Week One: Washed, chemical and mechanical decontamination and dried. Rims/tires washed and dried. Door jams washed and dried. Interior blown out with air-removing leaves and dog hair. Ready for the cut next week! Week Two: Rinsless washed and dried. One... Read more ..read more

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Budnik Wheels - Coated with 3D Graphene Infused Ceramic Coating Here's the second set of custom wheels I've coated using the new 3D Graphene Infused Ceramic Coating. Process Waterless Wash Wheels Prep wheels with 3D Wipe Install 2 layers of 3D Graphene Infused Ceramic Coating ... Read more ..read more

I took delivery of my Hypersonic Grey metallic last month and have 1000 miles on the car. Mike I see you did work on a Z06 and looking for your experience on best products and practice for polishing or jeweling the paint before I take it in for ppf. I was looking at doing 3d one on a yellow rupes pad but believe a white may get it done to the gloss I am looking for. Looking for really enhanced gloss and take out any stratches from the factory before the ppf. I really want the best finish... Read more ..read more

The Norton This 1973 750 Commando Roadster (with 1969 Model S High Pipes) stopped by at Bruno's Classic Muscle for some minor repairs on the way to the Timonium Bike show this weekend Feb 10, 11, and 12. This 73 Norton will be part of the Nation's Capital Norton Owners group, (www.NCNrg) which will be on display in the main lobby at Timonium. This Norton recieved a full blown Mr Tommy showtime detail. The Norton received a rinseless wash, dried and all chrome, stainless and... Read more ..read more

2023 Corvette ZO6 Torch Red - Ceramic Coated by Mike Phillips - With Carbon Fiber Wheels the $10,000.00 Option! Brand new 2023 Corvette ZO6! Getting the 3D Treatment! A good friend of mine just took delivery of his brand new 2023 Corvette ZO6 Torch Red -with the optional Carbon Fiber Wheels at an extra $10,000.00! Here's 3 videos I made showing the process to install the new 3D Graphene Infused Ceramic Coating Plus to the both the Corvette exterior and also the... Read more ..read more

Feedback from Mobile Tech Expo - 2023 I've seen a number of comments like this... Posted to 3D Car Care Instagram Page Let me say this. It's a rant. I attended the Mobile TECH EXPO education day and it was horrible. The only class you can actually learn something and take it home is in Mike's classes. The entire education day should just consist of a few teachers. Mike Phillips, Yvan LaCroix, Kelly Harris and the Rupes team. I don't do PDR so I don't know how... Read more ..read more

Best way to do headlight correction? Wet sand? Dry sand? So I get a question via email. Hey Mike, Good morning. Doing headlight restoration this week. Do you recommend to dry sand over wetsand on this process? How do you like tackling this. Thoughts on machine or by hand? What protection do you like to go with at the end? Thanks The answer is multiple parts. What you do depends on how bad the headlight is? IF it's really bad, like the headlights on the Chrysler 300 we... Read more ..read more