Anthem’s downtown studio hosts Mike of Mobile Mike Detailing, who turned a mechanic’s background into a fully mobile car-care business over the past three years. He brings his own generator and spot-free water straight to a driveway or office lot, handling everything from ceramic coatings and polishing to stain and scratch removal on cars, boats, and RVs. A certified coating installer, he hopes to add paint protection film, window tint, and dent repair down the road. Just as important to Mike is giving back. He runs a free fishing meetup for kids called Kids Real Time Fun, held every other Sunday afternoon at the Anthem community pond. He supplies the poles and bait himself, hoping to give young people a healthy outlet and a reason to spend real time with their parents. The conversation also touches on small-business grit, local reviews, and staying visible as online search keeps changing.
Key takeaways
- Mike started as a mechanic and has run Mobile Mike Detailing for three years, working on cars, boats, and RVs.
- His fully mobile rig carries its own generator and spot-free water, so he can detail at a home or office parking lot.
- He is a certified ceramic coating installer and plans to add paint protection film, tinting, and dent repair.
- His free Kids Real Time Fun fishing meetups run every other Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Anthem community pond.
- Mike buys the poles and bait himself to give kids a positive outlet and help families make memories together.
- Anthem's pond is private and catch-and-release, so no fishing license is needed to join.