New guy from memphis TN

[Frenchie]

Ok well I guess to start out I'll tell y'all a little about me...
I go by Frenchie and I have always been really active around different car scenes but one that I keep coming back to was Jeeps. Anyways, I have been unemployed for over a year now and I was in banking before that. I left my job at a bank, got sober, and now I have been on the lookout for a little over a year. I have been doing yardwork, landscaping, and tree work to make ends meet. Recently I started washing cars of existing clients who always told me how clean my Jeep was for how much I go offroading. Anyways I am new to the detailing world and I have not really learned much if any of the tricks of the trade. I have always used good old elbow grease to get my waxing and polishing done. Have recently bought a cheap 10" random orbital polisher and have been impressed so far of what even a cheap unit can do. Looking to invest in the near future in something nicer, probably a porter cable.

Anyways, I had some requests to make some business cards for my clients to give out to their friends and business has picked up pretty good for something I was not expecting. I really enjoy doing this type of work and have always worked on cars for sidework from installing stereos, to welding, to whatever needs done. I am here to learn some of the more proper techniques to detailing to step my business up some and give the best work I am capable of. Here's a couple of pics of my Jeep...

And here is what it looks like after a weekend of rock crawling in the pouring down rain in the hills of Alabama...(a common look for my Jeep)

 

[ExoticAutoDetai]

:welcome: To Auto Geek!! That's one bad @ss Jeep!! What you got as for suspension going on there?

 

[Frenchie]

I am running a Rock Krawler 2.5" lift. With the type of wheeling I do I like to keep the center of gravity as low as possible. However, to get the suspension travel where I want I am running all new high clearance control arms which are made from solid 2" tube, new beefy adjustable track bar, and tie rod, and some long travel Bilstein shocks.....well thand and she had to meet my good buddy the sawzall.....

 

[surajprasade]

Welcome to Autogeek forum. Just go through Mike's how to article & videos to learn detailing, it is the best way to learn.
Nice ride. I love jeeps too. I am posting a picture of Mahindra Thar, it's my dream jeep. I am saving for it. 2498 cc & 104 bhp, 247 nm. of torque. Hop I will buy it soon.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Welcome

If I can help you let me know

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Nice Jeep... this is my daily driver...

I am here to learn some of the more proper techniques to detailing to step my business up some and give the best work I am capable of.

You've come to the right place!


:xyxthumbs:

 

[5.4 Shelby]

Welcome.

I will probably be passing through Memphis on my way to Dallas in June. Got any BBQ advice? I have had Rendevous and Neeley's. I have had Corky's in eastern Tenn. Probably only going to have time for 1 or 2. What are the local favorites down there?

 

[Flash Gordon]

Welcome.

I will probably be passing through Memphis on my way to Dallas in June. Got any BBQ advice? I have had Rendevous and Neeley's. I have had Corky's in eastern Tenn. Probably only going to have time for 1 or 2. What are the local favorites down there?

Rendevous bbq is the worst mphs has to offer

Central BBQ & Paynes have the best sandwiches

Cozy Corner has the best ribs

Paynes & Cozy Corner are in scetchy neighborhoods. Don't let that detour you

 

[5.4 Shelby]

Rendevous bbq is the worst mphs has to offer

Central BBQ & Paynes have the best sandwiches

Cozy Corner has the best ribs

Paynes & Cozy Corner are in scetchy neighborhoods. Don't let that detour you

Thanks Flash. I actually sent you a PM about this but your inbox is full and it would not send. Thanks for responding. I will look those up.

I was not overly impressed with Rendevous either. It had a 1/4 in of dry rub on the ribs that way overpwered the meat flavor. I had read other reviews that were not favorable, but, I had to go just based on the legend.

I didnt really like Neeley's either.

My favorite place was Donutso (I dont remember their real name) donuts. My kids want to go back there.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks Flash. I actually sent you a PM about this but your inbox is full and it would not send. Thanks for responding. I will look those up.

I was not overly impressed with Rendevous either. It had a 1/4 in of dry rub on the ribs that way overpwered the meat flavor. I had read other reviews that were not favorable, but, I had to go just based on the legend.

I didnt really like Neeley's either.

My favorite place was Donutso (I dont remember their real name) donuts. My kids want to go back there.

Rendevous serves up some of the natiest BBQ I've ever had the displeasure of eating

Here are some links I hope will be helpful

Central BBQ Memphis

Payne?s BBQ! 1762 Lamar Avenue (@ Mclean), Memphis, Tennessee, TN 38114 Memphis, BBQ, Tennessee, CHEAP ASS PICK!, Barbecue

Cozy Corner BBQ - Memphis, TN

The Donut Shop you speak of must be Gibsons. They have the best Donut in the whole wide world

Gibson's Donuts - Donuts & Bagels - Memphis, TN | Facebook

Please forgive the girl requesting that they start making Vegan Donuts. She obviously has issues

Sorry about the PM box. That thing is out of control

 

[Frenchie]

Hey Flash, I will definately hit you up with any questions.

And thanks for the compliments guys....just here to learn!

Mike that is one sweet daily driver.

As for BBQ I like the Commissary in Germantown. Also already mentioned but Cozy Corner is good too. Rendevouz cannot really be considered as Memphis BBQ because it is cooked at high heat over charcoal and not smoked. It is good for what it is...but not "Memphis BBQ" by a longshot...

 

[5.4 Shelby]

Rendevouz cannot really be considered as Memphis BBQ because it is cooked at high heat over charcoal and not smoked. It is good for what it is...but not "Memphis BBQ" by a longshot...

Really? I thought I remembered seeing enormous smokers. Great big stainless steels ones with mulitple racks (and racks) in them.

It has been a while since I was there, but, I was an avid smoker by then. MAybe they werent smokers and I just thought they were. I suppose they could have been warmers, but, I saw smoke rise out of them when they opened the doors.

Thanks for the Commisary tip. I will add it to my list. At this point we are still driving through Memphis to Dallas. If flights get cheaper, we might fly and only get Texas BBQ on this trip.

 

[vet]

Welcome!

 

[Flash Gordon]

Hey Flash, I will definately hit you up with any questions.

And thanks for the compliments guys....just here to learn!

Mike that is one sweet daily driver.

As for BBQ I like the Commissary in Germantown. Also already mentioned but Cozy Corner is good too. Rendevouz cannot really be considered as Memphis BBQ because it is cooked at high heat over charcoal and not smoked. It is good for what it is...but not "Memphis BBQ" by a longshot...

:iagree:

Germantown Commissary is very good too

The Germantown Commissary: Memphis BBQ and Ribs


Rendevous BBQ taste like the backside of a bull. You might as well pour BBQ sauce on your tennis shoes and eat them

 

[Frenchie]

Been really busy these past few weeks since I started posting. Anyways here is a link to my business facebook page with some recent details. Any constructive criticism is welcome and greatly appreciated.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/supremeshinememphis

 

[davidc11291]

Hey Frenchie. Nice to meet another Memphian. Flash and I both are in Memphis, too.

 

[Frenchie]

good stuff! Did you have a chance to look at the pictures on the facebook page? Looking for feedback on some of my work

 

[davidc11291]

Everything looks super clean, and the interiors look particularly good. The exteriors look really really clean. As far as judging how good of a job you're doing at removing swirls in the paint, you really have to have side by side pics of the exact same spot before and after paint correction to be able to tell, and the pic has to be a close up pic in bright outdoor lighting. You're getting multiple customers from word of mouth referals, so I'm sure you're doing a good job.

 

[Frenchie]

yea my photo abilities are not all that great lol. The I'll try and get some pictures of the black honda on the really bad spots. I mentioned in the beginning of this thread I was new to detailing but what I meant was I am new to charging money for it. I have always done it as a hobby being involved in car clubs and everything but after being unemployed for over a year I am really enjoying it. ESPECIALLY considering my last job was in banking.....I really cannot stand to be trapped inside all day.