Recent content by MarcHarris

Figured that as Autopia is North America's home to good detailing dicussion, I'd post this on up and allow people to respond / question / correct anything they feel is wrong.   http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/the-case-against-coatings-part-1-of-4/     My goals with this article...

DI Bloggers Receive More National Attention – Detailed Image I'd like to give a special thank you to the autopia.org community which helped "raise me" and has provided a ton of support, knowledge, and ideas over these last few years of professional detailing. I learned a ton from this site...

For brave men do indeed stand ready to fight and defend this great nation. This picture was taken at my old 20-man outpost where I served with this great man in Afghanistan when we were both Corporals in 2007 and finally Sergeants in 2008. He was a tall, athletic, Native American from...

I was emailed by the author to provide some insight into the world of high-end detailing, and the article just went live. I'm hoping they'll add some of the pictures I sent for the article, and while it's not too long, it's a nice quick read. Check it out: That better-than-new finish -...

With the weight of a VW GTI but more than 3 times the power, the Porsche Carrera GT is the essence of what a supercar is: a street legal race car. This isn't your run of the mill exotic that is equipped with a few go-fast goodies and a few pieces of trim made from lighter weight material. The...

Classic cars pose various challenges for detailers and owners alike. Proper maintenance means the car will hold value, and potentially appreciate, better than other vehicles of its make and model. Subsequently, vehicles not properly cared for may actually lose value. While many people have...

Classic cars pose various challenges for detailers and owners alike. Proper maintenance means the car will hold value, and potentially appreciate, better than other vehicles of its make and model. Subsequently, vehicles not properly cared for may actually lose value. While many people have...

The "Terminator" Mustang Cobras were sold in realatively low volume and desipite being rated at nearly 400hp from the factory, with minor mods, their power number can climb extremely quickly. Enter this local owners nearly 700hp (600whp) black beauty... The owner was gracious enough to give...

The "Terminator" Mustang Cobras were sold in realatively low volume and desipite being rated at nearly 400hp from the factory, with minor mods, their power number can climb extremely quickly. Enter this local owners nearly 700hp (600whp) black beauty... The owner was gracious enough to...

Thought I'd go ahead and sign up and be able to post, especially with so many familiar faces around. Look forward to seeing you guys around :)

She was a real pleasure to bring back to better-than-new condition, and I hope you enjoy the pics, documentation, and commentary. Thanks for looking! Italian Excellence: Ferrari 430 Scuderia Paint Correction and Detailing by AutoLavish – Detailed Image

Perfection. The best value in the small car market today, the GTi has world class build quality and materials, engine and drivetrain, performance, and appearance. The 4-door version of the GTi add even more value, with a clean non-4-door style and additional utility. This particular GTi was...

Thanks to a referral from a top detailer, we were contacted to refresh this nicely modified SL 55 AMG. Saphire Black can look stunning, but without proper clarity, the paint doesn't show in the sense that it should; deep reflective black with brilliant metallic flakes when seen with a direct...

1969 was a great year for cars, not good for pavement. Big V8s with tons of torque, relaxed LEOs, lots of attitude made for fun leisurely rides down the boulevard. Here we have two of the vehicles that dominated said cruises, beautifully restored to perfect condition. Both these vehicles were...

Inspecting your work is as important as the work you perform on a vehicle. Without proper inspection, you can't be sure what you're attempting to accomplish is working. Using various lighting sources will help to uncover the results you're achieving much quicker which saves time in the long run...