Please welcome @Arthur Lee and @Javon Harrisonstewart to our community. Feel free to share your thoughts and car detailing projects here :)

We know you're busy, so we’ve condensed our 33-minute Weekly Live Q&A into a high-impact 4-minute summary video. This brief breakdown covers the critical "Specific Warnings" that both installers and customers must understand before a coating is applied. While ceramic coatings can deliver incredible results, problems happen fast when the process is misunderstood or shortcuts are taken. What you’ll learn in just 4 minutes: - The truth about common scams and shortcuts. - Why some coatings fail within just a few months. - What actually happens when a coating is applied incorrectly Our goal at AAD Detailing Academy is to provide honest car detailing education to help you protect your vehicle's value. 📺 Watch the 4-minute summary now!

Toyota Hilux 4x4 – Before Condition This Hilux is a daily-use 4x4 for outdoor activities, and the owner wanted it refreshed and brought back to life. Sharing the before photos here so members can see the true starting condition before professional detailing begins — no filters, no hiding anything. We started the premium groom at 10:00 AM today.👉 After photos coming next — great example of what proper detailing can achieve. Feel free to comment if you have any questions :)

Tonight’s Live Q&A covered some important ceramic coating warnings that both installers and customers should understand before applying or purchasing a coating. Ceramic coatings can deliver incredible results—but when shortcuts are taken or the process is misunderstood, problems happen fast. In this session, we discussed questions like: • What are common ceramic coating scams or shortcuts? • Why do some coatings fail within just a few months? • What actually happens when a coating is applied incorrectly? • Why is surface preparation often more important than the coating itself?• What questions should customers ask before choosing a ceramic coating provider? These are things that can impact durability, performance, and customer satisfaction. 🎥 Watch the replay now inside the classroom. After watching, drop your thoughts below: Which of these topics do you think causes the most problems in the industry?

🎥 Weekly Q&A Replay – How to Maintain Your Car at Home Thank you to everyone who joined us live tonight 🙌For those who missed it, the replay is now available. In this session, Nicholas shared practical, real-world advice on how to maintain your car at home without accidentally damaging it. Key takeaways from tonight: - Washing technique matters more than expensive products - Most swirl marks come from incorrect washing and drying, not dirt itself - Automatic car washes can cause long-term paint damage - Interior smells often come from hidden moisture, not visible dirt - Ceramic-coated cars still need regular, correct maintenance - DIY maintenance has limits — knowing when to stop saves money 💡 Big reminder:Good intentions at home can sometimes cause expensive damage if done incorrectly. 👉 Reflection question:What’s one thing you’ve been doing at home that you’re now questioning? Drop your thoughts below — we read and reply to every comment.