Hey guys! Veteran Detailer, autogeek newb

[MikeGibson]

Hey, just thought I would introduce myself to the Auto Geek community.

My name is Mike Gibson (pretty obvious handle), and I have been detailing for about 10 years, 6 years professionally.

I own and operate a small mobile detailing business in central Illinois, and am working on building a good client base to open up a shop. I currently average 8-12 details per week and am soon going to launch my website I have been working on.

I have always worked at dealerships, and have extensive knowledge and use of products from Car Brite, Malco, and PRO Car Beauty. Now, I am looking for some cheaper cleaning alternatives. My detailing buddies call me the "Dollar Store Detailer". I try and find the most cost effective way to detail, and a lot of times I do purchase cleaning supplies at the dollar store.

Don't get me wrong, I don't stiff people with cheap product! My waxes, sealants, and dressings/protectants are all great products, but I have found that some dollar store all-pupose cleaners, degreasers, carpet scrub brushes, and wash buckets work just as well as any others I have used!

Give me a holler if you have any questions about cheap cleaning alternatives, or any products from Car Brite, Malco, or PRO Car Beauty. I don't use too many of their products anymore, but the ones I do still use I prefer to some products I find anywhere else.

So once again, Hi!

Thanks,
~MikeGibson

P.S. I want that autogeek detailers bag. I just wish it was big enough to fit my rotary and my pads, but I do like the pockets on the side for applicator bottles... good idea!

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mark,

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


Great intro thread! We wish you the best of luck with your new detailing website as they usually take a lot of work to make it really nice.

[MikeGibson]

Thanks Mike!

[loudog2]

Where in Illinois are you at Mike?

[bubby24]

Welcome Mike I am one week new myself to Autogeek. This is a great site I love it. I have been detailing for three years. Good luck with the shop.

[SRHTX]

2 your NEW 2nd home Mike.

Stephen

[MikeGibson]

Hey loudog, Im from Bloomington/Normal.

Bubby24 & SRHTX hi, and thanks for the welcome!

[Meghan]