Abandoned Detail Shops & Car Washes in Detroit Pics!!!

Discussion in 'Detailing Bliss Lounge' started by David Fermani, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. David Fermani

    David Fermani DB Certified Manufacturer

    Many aren't aware that Detroit is plagued with not only abandoned homes & commercial buildings, but also an extraordinary amount of Car Wash & Detail Centers. More than any other city in the world! My guesstimate would be that well over 100 currently exist. Most who live in the suburbs of Detroit don't have the pleasure (displeasure to many) of seeing these unique sites and that is why I've decided to pass along some pictures for people to digest. Because the city I live in (Grosse Pointe) is basically surrounded by Detroit, I have decided to take different routes to and from work when possible to capture some pictures and share. The message that this shares may be interpreted quite different to each person and that is totally understandable. I personally find in disparaging that so many businesses of this industry never had a chance to fulfill its dream resulting in closure. I am looking forward to hearing people's thoughts on these and will continue to update this thread when possible with more pictures. Enjoy!

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  2. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    That city must be a lot larger than I thought. I wonder how many of those ran during the same time.
     
  3. CG6Lemon

    CG6Lemon New Member

    Thanks for sharing David. Really powerful photos that show the harsh reality of what could happen to any business...






    Limny
     
  4. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    The sad thing is thats its not just detail shops most businesses fail in the first 1-2 years. Most those say car washes and most car washes fail from crappy work. Its still a very sad thing.
     
  5. kyle butler

    kyle butler Birth of a Detailer

    thats a lot of car washes!

    i love the car wash & barber shop / Car wash & Sandwich shop.
     
  6. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    David, thanks for sharing this opens a ton of eyes. can't imagine how well they were doing in the peak.

    extremely sad to see one of the car capital of the world being hit so badly.

    would love some of the photos of the abandon homes and other businesses around the neighbor hood and some more background from someone that is on the ground.
     
  7. SRT8Spartan

    SRT8Spartan DB Forum Supporter

    its sad but thanks for sharing. Thats actually one of the things I enjoy doing on the way to Tiger/Wings games etc, going through certain areas, know I have seen a few of these and know there are even more I have seen along the way.
     
  8. David Fermani

    David Fermani DB Certified Manufacturer

    Thanks for the comments everyone. Since posting this thread I've captured at least 15 more shops and will post them asap.
     
  9. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    look forward to them.
     
  10. Bunky

    Bunky DB Forum Supporter

    Interesting collection of images. Thanks.
     
  11. DB Boss

    DB Boss DB representative

    this post is great. keep the photos coming.
     
  12. David Fermani

    David Fermani DB Certified Manufacturer

    [SIZE=12pt]I've gotten quite a bit of exposure with this project so I decided to keep looking for interesting car wash/detail shop related businesses to take photos of within the city of Detroit. Here's some more to check out:[/SIZE]


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  13. David Fermani

    David Fermani DB Certified Manufacturer

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  14. Mark50789

    Mark50789 New Member

    Wow!!! Makes you very apprehensive to open a standalone shop anywhere... Is their any still in business?
     
  15. I know it's so sad to see this and think of the lives that were negatively affected by it...but on the bright side...some of those buildings would still provide quite a good setup if someone was able to market themselves correctly or even expand an already successful shop to a second location.
     

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