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Dwayne@Poorboys

Dwayne@Poorboys

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I've been clicking refresh on the Autopia Car Care What's New page every 2 minutes for the last couple of days and now I can finally relax... Poorboy's Microfiber Towels are now available!

We are excited that you can now get our best selling DMTs, Waffle Weave and the Mesh Bug Microfiber at the Autopia store.
 
I have always been pleased with Poor boys products. I would love to hear some feedback from people that have them. Any idea what weight they are and how they compare to say eagle edgeless? Thanks
 
I own more than 100 Poorboys dmts and I can tell you they are quality towels that last.

Priced right for what you get. I purchased them when I had a black car that would mar as I wiped off the polish and these did not.
 
I have a great deal of Poorboy's towels and they are excellent. Many are 5 years old + and they still look and work as new. If I ever needed more towels I would order the same thing without a second thought.
 
Jaddie said:
I never thought about what Natty meant.

What's the story? Who's Natty?

I love, love, love your glass towel. I wish those were here, too.
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Look up Nattybumppo ;) He was a member long ago and introduced me to Autopia and then Detail City ...

He was the one who asked for a paste wax, and i agreed only if he would be the initial tester and write the instructions .. the rest is history :)
 
I prepped these new towels for testing later this week with a pre-wash.

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I'll let you guys know what I think. :)
 
Poorboy said:
Look up Nattybumppo ;) He was a member long ago and introduced me to Autopia and then Detail City ...

He was the one who asked for a paste wax, and i agreed only if he would be the initial tester and write the instructions .. the rest is history :)
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i love hearing stories like this, so interesting how a company starts
 
donbeezy said:
i love hearing stories like this, so interesting how a company starts
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Here is a version of our company written by someone no longer working at Autogeek ... it's pretty accurate but missing a little ;)

The Story Behind Poorboy's World

In 1990, Steve (aka Poorboy) was a traveling salesman of sorts with 15 years experience in detailing, taking his distributorship of detailing products on the road, touring with the street rod and classic car circuit. Each weekend he and his girlfriend Judy (now his wife!) would set out in his '67 Caddy Convertible with a trunk full of his favorite products to offer to the competitors of the show. They would launch their road trip on a wish and a prayer, hoping to make enough money to cover the trip. Steve steadily built a reputation for his vast knowledge of products, which ones performed best under which situations, and which ones would deliver the results that a particular customer was after. He had fifteen years of professional detailing under his belt and prided himself on being helpful and honest to his customers. As the years went by he became an authority to the guys on the circuits because they knew that Steve would never steer them wrong. Though not very lucrative, Steve continued working the circuit out of his love of the lifestyle and the great people that he developed a relationship with over the years.

The street rod and classic car shows take place mostly in the summer months in a wide open area or field. Throughout the duration of the show the car must be maintained absolutely spotless--ready to be judged at any time. Amazingly, the street rods, classics and antique cars that compete on the circuit range from a $20,000 to $200,000 out- of-pocket investment. Some of the high-end street rods also boast the most advanced paints and most expensive paint jobs anywhere, costing $30,000 to $100,000! Ironically, street rodders and classic car owners are not a wealthy group, but they proudly invest every penny they have into their car. Steve decided to create the perfect product for the guys on the circuit based on their wishes, needs and requests. The bottom line for Steve's products: Economy, ease of use, and application for direct sunlight. And, of course, show- worthy results!

Finding the right chemist proved to be a challenge. Money was always an issue. Again and again he was offered a ready-made product to slap his own label on. No one seemed to be interested in formulating something new. And, no one seemed to care about environmental safety. Finally, as luck would have it, he crossed paths with a gifted, progressive-thinking chemist who was willing to take the job of designing the products that would meet the standards and guidelines that Steve put forth.

August of 2002, Poorboy's World was born. Steve debuted it at the Wheels of Time street rod show in Macungie, PA. The product was a sell-out! Because he was well-known and respected on the circuit, the street rodders rushed to buy his product. It was a sell-out and good old Steve was, to say the least, overwhelmed. Word traveled quickly and Poorboy's World products were an instant hit on the street rod and classic car circuit.

Meanwhile, Steve was agonizing over where to go next with the unexpected initial success. Was this going to be his big break? How would he market it? He enlisted the help of a marketing company who made all kinds of promises about where they could go if he turned the reigns over to them. Their first suggestion: Get rid of the "Poorboy's" name. It excludes women, therefore not good for sales, they said. Steve pondered on the idea, but eventually stuck to his guns. As he put it, customers would approach him at shows, take a look at the product, smile and say "I'm a poor boy, too." He then ditched the marketing company.

Winter 2002 was approaching and surely sales would dwindle in the off-season. Good luck struck again as Ford Truck World got a hold of Poorboy's World products. Competitions were held in the South. A competitor named Bad to the Bone ( a 20 time National Show Winner), gambled on little-known Poorboy's World products, and came from the underdog position to win--in over 100 degree temperatures! Poorboy's World products seemed to thrive in the heat and sun.

Suddenly the Poorboy's World name experienced some great publicity. Soon, on-line car care enthusiasts picked up on it. Steve sent out loads of free samples to the most objective, experienced detailers he could find. The positive feedback was unbelievable!

From there, as they say, it's history. Steve continues to add to his line with new, unique products made on request of his customers. They say, "I need a product that is like (brand name) but not so sterile, with a finish like (brand name) but easier to apply and longer lasting," and Steve and his chemist work at it until they get it right. How's that for customer service!

As for Steve's take on the early success of Poorboy's World? He's cautiously elated and says he never

anticipated the welcoming that Poorboy's World has received. But he's very positive about Poorboy's World potential for continued growth. Steve is quick to give credit where credit is due. His great ideas mostly come from needs and requests of street rodders & classic car owners on the circuit and the car care enthusiasts on-line. Steve just helps them solve their problems economically!


 
im super excited to try out the DMT towel I ordered..might end up having to change towels based on what I've heard about these DMTs

also picked up the bug towel- I think this will be much easier in my RW routine
 
donbeezy said:
awesome story, incredible how successful you were before the internet really got going.
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thanks .. when you go to car shows for years and you gain the trust of people who are looking for results rather than fancy labels it really makes it much easier.

Latest and greatest doesn't work for body shop guys (many of the Street Rod owners), you have to be able to answer tough questions and then prove it.. if you pick up a bad reputation at shows, word travels fast and there is no recovery .. thankfully i have been doing the same shows now for over 20 years and people come back each year looking for me with smiles on their faces :)
 
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