About
Meet the Owner: Rob Carpenter
My name is Rob Carpenter, and I’m the proud owner of Rob’s Mobile Detailing (“RMD”). I’m a husband, a “dog dad,” and a small business owner with nearly a decade of experience. When I’m not working on cars, a rare occasion these days, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, hitting the gym, and occasionally proving on the golf course that I was never destined to be a professional athlete.
I take pride in hard work, honesty, and a willingness to learn, whether the lessons are easy or challenging. While I believe perfection itself is oftentimes unattainable, I believe in its pursuit and that investing time, energy, and resources into self-improvement always pays off. My life is guided by “The Golden Rule”: to treat others and their property with honesty, respect, and care... always striving to do even better than I would for myself.
OUR PROMISE
At RMD, we are not here to be the cheapest option - to run our operation legitimately and to achieve our future goals, we simply cannot compete solely on price. What I can promise, however, is that we will work effortlessly to provide you with unparalleled value and an exceptional service experience, regardless of what you drive or what service you book. When you book a service with RMD you will be met with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. If you are considering using a detail service, please consider RMD. You won't be disappointed.
Rob's 2009 F150
RMD's 2018 Ram 1500 & Trailer
Our Story
I’ve always had an appreciation for structure and order. That tendency showed itself early in my life - before I could drive, I remember cleaning my bike prior to going on a ride to a friend's house, or even my parent's cars even though I didn't have a license at the time. Eventually, I got my first car (a 2011 Civic) and the obsession grew. What began as a hobby quickly gained attention from family and neighbors, leading to steady referrals. Back then, I was folding the seats down in the Civic and loading as much as I possibly could fit in the backseat of the car to travel to my clients. In 2016, while finishing my Accounting degree at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), I left my job at Apple and shifted my focus to detailing full-time, along with school. During my final years at UGA, I focused on learning the fundamentals of business and Accounting while completing my degree. During that time, I secured a contract with the Department of Housing to service their fleet of 20+ vehicles and gained clients in Athens. By this point, I’d outgrown my Civic and upgraded to a 2009 F150 with a cargo trailer to handle the growing demands of the business.
The Beginning
Rob's 2011 Honda Civic
RMD Today & Tomorrow
Since incorporating nearly a decade ago, I’ve consistently reinvested in the business's growth, focusing on improving efficiency and raising the standard of quality. In 2021, I opened a fixed location in Alpharetta, but after 3 years I found the demand for mobile services far exceeded that of a fixed location. I redirected the cash flow to expand the fleet, adding a Transit van to service. With two fully equipped vehicles capable of operating simultaneously, I’m excited about the potential to scale RMD’s operations in the near future, and to begin building an exceptional team.
RMD's '23 Ford Transit
Favorite car?
For as long as I can remember, I've had a soft spot for American Muscle cars - especially Mustangs. I enjoyed learning about the legacy and rivalry among manufacturers, I appreciated that they were and are still largely made in American factories, and I appreciate that they are priced so that average everyday working Americans could acquire one with a little bit of saving and hard-work. Several years ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire my first Mustang, a 2017 GT— complete with a 6-Speed manual, of course! If I had to choose a favorite car, it would undoubtedly be a Mustang, though I wouldn’t claim it’s the “best” car.
As for my favorite vehicle I’ve worked on? That’s impossible to decide. I’ve had the privilege of detailing everything from hand-built, beautifully restored air-cooled Porsches to multi-million-dollar Ferraris, helicopters, and ski boats. Yet, some of the most rewarding projects have been the seemingly ordinary, daily-driven vehicles. Every car tells a story, and it’s a privilege to be a part of preserving that.
A client's '67 Shelby GT 500 "Eleanor" replica
A client's fully restored '70's era Porsche 911