Picture this: You just recently invested in a ceramic coating for your vehicle, and it looks better than you ever could have imagined. That hard shine can’t be beat, and your car is turning heads everywhere it goes. But, one day, despite careful driving and your best efforts to avoid other cars, you come out to disaster: someone has backed into your car. You stand, shocked and speechless as you stare helplessly at the fresh wound your prized car has just received, with no ans

Since its inception, the Tesla Motor Company has made a huge impact within the car community. From completely abandoning the combustion engine concept in favor of 100% battery power, to eliminating the dealership network in favor of factory-direct sales, Tesla has been going against the grain since day one. But it’s not just the enthusiast community that Tesla’s vehicle lineup has shaken up - the shockwave is felt very much in the detailing industry as well. Trust us, we’re n

A ceramic coating is a much stronger alternative for adding protection and shine to your vehicle’s paint finish than traditional waxes are. Once applied, the coating will harden into a “shell” which in turn helps to reduce the risk of swirling or scratches harming your finish. Additionally, it makes washing your car much easier as there is no need to apply wax after the washing process is done. One way we like to ensure that our coating applications come out smooth and clean

The detailing industry has made exponential leaps and strides over the past decade. Now, it’s not uncommon for most vehicle owners to have ceramic coatings or paint protection film on their vehicles to some capacity. Thanks to new tech advances, we can now accommodate a wide variety of vehicles and growing demand thanks to improved efficiency and workflows. We have access to technology that will guarantee perfect chemical mixtures, and, more notably, waste has been dramatical

Am I right for a Ceramic Coating? Welcome to the second video in our ceramic coating series. Now that you know what a ceramic coating is and what is does, let’s find out if a ceramic coating is right for you? Let’s face it, not everyone is a car enthusiast. Some people’s cars are just there for transportation, They don’t care what kind of car they have. They want a way to get from point a to point b. The chances are if you are watching this video you ARE a car person, and eve

What is a Ceramic Coating? Hey everyone, I’m jason with Chicago auto pros and I’ve created a video series that will explain everything you need to know about ceramic coatings. This is a 5 part video series including explanations on what a ceramic coating is, who should get a ceramic coating, what coating is right for you, coating myths and coating maintenance, In this first video your going to see I’m going to explain what a ceramic coating is. You may often hear them called

Protecting your vehicle’s finish is crucial in protecting your investment and keeping a clean and good looking car. There are several ways to protect a vehicle’s finish, each with varying degrees of cost, performance and quality. Protectants commonly fall into three broad categories and since we get a lot of questions about them let's take some time here to explain the differences. WAX Wax has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until around 1800 when the first

We got our hands on one of the first Tesla Model 3's in Chicago and what better way to get accustomed to the newest offering from Tesla than by protecting it with the absolute best products available. To start, we tinted the vehicle with LLumar Window Film Stratos on all windows, including the front widnshield. Not only does Stratos film look great on the car, but it also provides maximum heat and UV rejection for the ultimate in comfort. Next we wrapped the entire car in XPE

Carbon Fiber. Who doesn't love it? It looks great on most every car and alongside any color. Let's begin by talking about what carbon fiber is: Carbon Fiber is a polymer that when weaved together creates a very strong material that is also extremely lightweight. Carbon fiber is five-times stronger than steel and twice as stiff. Though carbon fiber is stronger and stiffer than steel, it is much lighter; making it the ideal manufacturing material for many parts. Not to mention

At first glance this Audi looks like a simple, tastefully modified, A4 wagon, and you would be right except for one thing. This car is much more than that. This is someone's dream, their expression of automotive passion and many long hours of building and fabricating. What originally began life as a fairly simple A4 wagon, has now been transformed into an S4 Avant, a car we never saw stateside. The 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo engine has been replaced by a tuned supercharged V6 , a