about

I have been detailing cars since the early 2000s and appreciating the results of good detailing with childhood memories of classic car shows going back as far as I can remember. It had been suggested that I start my own business numerous times over the years, but I’m of the “if you’re going to do something, do it right” mentality. It never felt quite right for one reason or another, so I would continue to detail in small side jobs; the last thing I wanted to do was get in over my head and compromise the quality of my work.

2017 was finally the year when everything felt right. Personal life challenges forced me to look closely at work-life balance and, more importantly, work-happiness balance. I’d had the skill and experience to detail vehicles for years, but I now realized I was finally ready to face the challenges of stepping from hobbyist/side-job to business owner. Everyone in this industry says the same things: "We treat your car like our own," "We use nothing but the best products." Show on the Road can easily claim the same, and I encourage you to inquire about any methods or products: there are no secrets here.

What I feel I can say that's more important and what sets me apart from some is that it's more than just cleaning cars and making them shiny for me. I see automobiles as an art medium. I appreciate the art in their original design, and I appreciate the art of a customization. While I greatly respect collectors with garages full of show pieces and acknowledge the benefits to everyone of this collecting, I feel the art of automobiles can't fully be appreciated without experiencing the drive. I don't consider what I do to be art itself but instead caring for and protecting art so that it can withstand the beach sand, pet fur, toddlers' Cheerios, road salt, trail mud, and bird droppings that go along with the complete experience of owning and operating a unique piece of art.

I understand that not everyone has such a whimsical perspective on automobiles. For many of you, you don’t see a work of art in your garage, you see a valuable tool. I respect that and even share that perspective as well (art and tools don’t have to be mutually exclusive). As a homeowner, do-it-yourself mechanic, detailer, and more, I know the importance of having and caring for your tools, and Show on the Road can provide numerous services that won’t just keep your vehicle looking great but also keep it protected from very real damage that can whittle away at it faster than you might think. I won’t claim that professional detailing is as important to automobiles-as-tools as regular mechanical maintenance, but if you want to keep your vehicle for as long as possible, or if resale values are important to you, call or message Show on the Road, and we can put a plan together to meet your needs.