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It’s not easy to be on the other side of the camera

“What’s up guys?!” The booming voice echoes off the walls of the AMMO NYC garage studio. We are, of course, making some automotive content. “How does he do that?”, I wonder as I watch Larry Kosilla turn on a smile and talk into the camera. I guess the answer is simple – years of practice.…

MPACT prep with Turn7 Autocare

I’m big on washing and detailing my own ride. But with all the work done on my M3 over the past year, and all the shows I attend where people just love to touch things, the car needed some work on the paint to get it ready for MPACT. As usual, I phone a friend,…

PPF is a waste of money

This week, I may trigger you. The question is about Paint Protection Film (PPF). Do we really need it? Email me your questions! Question I just bought an 2019 M5 in black sapphire metallic. This is not my daily driver. I know I need to do paint correction and ceramic coating, but I’m on the…

Friday Mailbag: PPF vs ceramic coating

What’s the difference between installing Paint Protection Film (PPF) and simply applying a ceramic coating? I explain in this week’s mailbag. Send questions if you got ’em! Question Hi Mike. I’m picking up my M3 in Germany (cool! – MD), and driving it back to the UK. Do I need to apply a PPF or…

AMMO NYC Ferrari P4/5 Detail

I love this job – I never know what will be on the docket. From Formula E, to the BMW Performance Driving Center and beyond. But AMMO NYC is special; I truly never know what Larry will call on me to shoot. And if you gave me a thousand guesses, a Ferrari P4/5 would not…

AMMO Paint Regimen Review

This is my own AMMO Paint Regimen Review, and in no way endorsed by anyone. While the images here depict REFLEX, the newly available REFLEX PRO works the same way. It’s simply a better version. One thing I really enjoy doing is making my cars look amazing. I’ve been detailing since I was 15, and…

A review of Cars & Bids

With the impending arrival of my G80 M3, it’s time for the 335i to find a new home. With its M Power Kit and various M add-ons, the car is special enough to place on Cars & Bids. If you’re thinking of putting your car up for bid, here are some tips, along with a…

Shooting the Glickenhaus Boot

Yes, I know what you’re thinking. This is not a BMW, and it couldn’t be further away from the sports cars I normally shoot. But the Glickenhaus Boot that Larry from AMMO NYC was working on presented such a different subject, I couldn’t help but get excited. It’s Big, and Loud I’ve been around all…

A tour of AMMO NYC’S New Garage

Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC has been a client for many years, and he invited me to shoot both his new garage and the famous AMMO 964 and R8. Take a tour with me of his incredible space! Walking into the AMMO NYC Garage Located on a quiet, unassuming cul-de-sac, the shop itself is unremarkable…

Top 5 tips for detailing your car for a photo shoot

How can you detail your car perfectly for an upcoming shoot? Everybody that loves their car usually has a wash and detail routine for it. After all, we want to keep it looking its best. The point of this post is not an end-all be-all of car detailing. For that, you should head over to…