Meet the winner of July’s Most Satisfying Video Contest!

Javier Aranda, the winner of July 2021’s Most Satisfying Video contest, is the owner and operator of “A Buff and Beyond Detailing” out of Dallas, Texas. Lilly Brush Co. was able to snag an interview with the ambitious auto detailer, and share his story and some of his insights into the world of detailing!

Beginning his career in office jobs, Javier worked for 6 years before starting his own detailing business. He began detailing as a weekend gig, working with his brother-in-law and building up clientele. In his own words: “The rest is history. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” 

Javier and his team care deeply for their customers, which is why they provide the highest quality service. As a special treat for the customers, the team leaves behind a card after every service. This card shows their package, the included services, and a “courtesy box.” The courtesy box indicates any “courtesy cleans” the company has done on the vehicle– which could include anything from “car seat being cleaned” to “rearview camera being cleaned” to “buffing some scratches.” 

Auto detailing is no easy job– and as any sophisticated handiwork, it comes with its challenges. For Javier, it’s “dealing with the heat!” After working 6 years of office jobs, detailing was a drastic change in work climate. He and his team now spend their time outside in the hot Texas sun while detailing vehicles. Javier notes there’s a huge difference between “sitting in an office with a sweater on while it’s 100 degrees outside” and “actually being outside in that 100 degrees!” Javier and his team stick to wearing dry fit clothing to keep the heat at bay. 

When asked about the funniest thing he’s ever found in a car, Javier chuckles. He tells the story of how there was one car that came in where the customer said there was a strong odor, but it wasn’t until after the full interior deep clean that the team found a dead rat in the car! 

Javier’s advice to any detailer starting out is to “be consistent.” He adds: “There’s no limit to what you can do if you put your mind to it.” He remembers his time at a desk job, and the risk he took in quitting his stable job to go full-time detailing. “I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world,” he concludes. 

Watch our Instagram Reel to see the full interview with Javier!

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Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Here at Lilly Brush, we value community and relationship with our supporters! 

Our dear friends in the auto detailing business are some of the most loyal followers and supporters we’ve ever seen- they repost and share our products because they genuinely love our products and our company, and support us out of the kindness of their hearts. Our friendliest and most loyal customers come from all across the country, and we get the pleasure of interacting with them on a daily basis! From partnering with auto detailers, to doing giveaways, to running “Most Satisfying Video” contests, the Lilly Brush team loves interacting with our followers and building long-lasting friendships. 

Each month, Lilly Brush hosts a “Most Satsifying Video” contest for Auto Detailers– and this month’s winner is Chris Nichols of Nifty Nichols Detailing from Atlanta, Georgia! We asked Chris to share a bit about his life and career as a detailer, featured below, and what auto detailing means to him. 

Our Interview with Chris Nichols

Is detailing your full-time job? If so, when did it become full-time? 

So yes, detailing is my full time job. It became full time at the beginning of April 2018, so luckily i’ve been able to stay in this industry full time for the last three years– loving every bit of it! 

What detailer did you look up to/who taught you how to detail?

My dad actually taught me how to detail at 15 years old. I was always neat and organized, overall “OCD” like most detailers, and I caught on rather quickly and just fell in love with it. 

My great buddy Max Heisy out of Florida had a business called Maximum Detailing; he was always somebody that I always looked up to. Anytime I had any questions or concerns as to how to go about something, I could shoot him over a call or a text and he would always answer my messages. 

Do you mentor other detailers? 

Yes, I do. One in particular, his name is Jacob, owner of JDubs Mobile Services back home in Crestview, Florida. So Jacob is 16 years old, and I’ve known him for a while; his dad is a guy that I’ve been friends with for multiple years. When Jacob saw that I dropped everything in Florida to move up here to Georgia, to pursue my dreams, he found that very inspiring and figured he’d give it a shot. 

Who are a few other detailers that you follow or admire? 

So, I follow and admire tons of detailers in the local Atlanta area, overseas or here in the U.S., and I would say the top three are: Jason from Chicago Auto Pros out of Chicago, David from Finishing Touch– he’s in Tennessee– and then Stefan with Authentic Detail out of California. 

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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The Lilly Brush Team has exciting news!

Now introducing our newest product: the Lilly Brush Pro Detailing Kit!

The Product

We took the same unique soft blade from our Mini Pet Hair Detailer and created a versatile kit for any situation. Our new and improved crevice tool allows you to clean any hard-to-reach areas with ease, while the large curved detailer covers twice as much area as our popular Mini Pet Hair Detailer!

You might have heard of our Mini Pet Hair Detailer before. If you have, you know about its efficient, unique design, and power for cleaning car interiors. 

Who Would Love Our Product

• Car detailers 
• Car owners 
• Families 
• Pet owners 
• Automotive sales 

Our new product is designed for anyone who details cars or owns pets that travel with them on a regular (or even infrequent) basis. If you’re someone like this, watch out– the Pro Detailing Kit might just change your life.

Built for both consumers and auto detailers, this kit is a great tool to keep on hand for all your detailing needs.

Purchase

Do you want to have the perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family who tend to collect an uncanny amount of pet hair in cars and on couches? Take care of your Christmas gifts early and place a pre-sale order today to ensure you get a Pro Tool Kit kit in time for gift giving season!

Only our first small shipment is available on Shopify, so order soon. The next shipment will be available on amazon mid-December, but we cannot guarantee delivery before the holidays.

Be a smart Santa and order yours now!

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Thus, our first word to the wise: as soon as you realize that your pet has been sprayed by a skunk, keep the smell out of your home by IMMEDIATELY CLOSING ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS…don’t forget the garage! It’s tempting to approach your pet to sniff twice or thrice to see how badly they got hit, but believe me, a quick shake on their part will make you regret that. It’s far better to direct your pet to a safe grassy place where they can do what they naturally need to do which is to rub as much of the scent off as they can. This will also give you a moment to regroup and plan your attack.

Hmmm, what to wear, what to wear!

As some skunks have been found to carry rabies, it’s always advisable to use rubber gloves, glasses and a mask or bandana to cover your mouth while you wash your pet. If you have a swim or shower cap to keep the smell out of your hair, wear it. Choose clothes you won’t mind throwing out…that T-shirt your ex gave you…yeah, wear that. For best protection, add a couple of kitchen trash bags taped on for boots and cut head and armholes in a contractor size trash bag for a tunic. To complete your look, add a duct tape belt.

Rumors Debunked

• Tomato Juice: Turns out this age old trick doesn’t quite work like they say! There are better options available, don’t go straight to the vine!
• Hose them down: Skunk spray is an oily substance, by hosing down your dog you are likely just spreading it throughout their fur!
• Let it settle: TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. The smell will not go away with time, waiting a day to take action could keep that skunk smell in your house for an extra week!

To clean a medium to large sized dog, mix:

• 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide solution 

• ¼ cup baking soda

• 1 teaspoon Dawn dishwashing liquid*

• *DO NOT store this mixture in a closed container as it will explode.

Work the mixture into your pet’s coat. Although you should make every effort to avoid the eye area, mistakes can happen. Rinse quickly with water if your pet gets this in their eyes. Once you have given your pet a good soapy scrub (with lots of loving reassurance) thoroughly rinse the mixture off and follow with a soothing pet shampoo and rinse. Your pet should then smell considerably better.

Keep in mind that the skunk who sprayed your pet was protecting its home territory. If that happens to be under the garden shed in your backyard, chances are you will have a repeat performance of this unpleasantness sometime in the near future. To avoid this, consider leashing your pets for evening walks and speak to your local wildlife officer for advice on how to encourage the skunk to find a new home.

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

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Elsie Hamilton

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After its introduction in the U.S. last year, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer was so widely talked about in the US auto detailing industry that word quickly spread across the pond to our friends in the U.K.! After many requests, we realized we had to find a way to share our most unique and productive tool with them as well!

Mini but mighty, this little handheld detailer is a game-changer for car detailers and pet owners alike! No matter the breed, if your pet sheds short, wiry fur, this product is an amazingly efficient tool for removing embedded pet hair from carpeting, upholstery, and clothing.

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ABOUT LILLY BRUSH COMPANY

Based in Denver, Colorado, Lilly Brush Company has an 8-year history of providing high quality pet hair removal tools for various applications. After our founder, Elsie Hamilton, adopted Lilly, a Mini-Australian Shepherd from a local rescue shelter, she realized the issue of shed pet hair on carpeting, clothing and upholstery was a problem that had never really been solved. Our 5 different lines of innovative products have helped consumers combat the nuisance of pet hair without having to buy wasteful and expensive refills. Lilly Brush strives to enhance the lives of others and sees a promising future as we continue to grow.

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

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Ughhh, there’s nothing worse than a hairy car! In fact, vacuum-resistant embedded pet hair is the #1 headache auto detailers and pet owners alike face when cleaning their cars!

Until now, pumice stones and rubber brushes have been the two most popular tools for dealing with pet hair removal. So, what’s the issue?

Our detailers tell us that the rubber brushes miss much of the most deeply embedded hair and take too much time to use. And, as any professional detailer knows, time is money, and customers tend to balk at pet hair surcharges tacked on even though removing it means an extra hour (or more!) of the detailer’s time.

Detailers report that although a pumice stone does a fairly good job of removing embedded pet hair, it is by no means the perfect tool for the job as it can easily rip up carpeting and damage surrounding plastic, chrome and leather surfaces within the car.

Old habits die hard, but we hope you will take a moment to check out our newest tool in the war against pet hair, the Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer. ($10 Amazon) We think you’re going to love it!

Click here for video reviews by two top-rated professional detailers:

Pan the Organizer

Detail Groove

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

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Hey, we think it’s our duty to combat pet hair for our customers so our newest brush, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer (MPHD) is designed to remove every hair your pet sheds in a car. It does this without damaging adjacent leather, plastic or chrome. With its detailing tips, you can clean every inch of fabric in your car including seats, headliners, and of course carpeting. For those of you that have pets with short, wiry fur, this is the perfect pet hair removal tool for you!

Whether you are the one cleaning the pet hair in your car or a detailer is doing the job, we want to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck. Find the Mini Pet Hair Detailer for $12 on Amazon by clicking the link below.

I Want a Mini Pet Hair Detailer!

We want every customer to be happy! If the Mini Pet Hair Detailer doesn’t solve all of your pet hair problems, return it for a full refund.  

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

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