An Original MaxShine Series
The Stories Behind the Shine
A cinematic profile series celebrating the lives, specialties, and creative skill of the detailers shaping automotive culture.
About the Series
Beyond the Finish.
Detailers After Dark was created to show the people behind the work—not only the finished cars.
The Concept
Real People. Real Craft.
Each episode invited an admired detailer to share how they got started, discuss their life, and detail a vehicle connected to their niche. Their technique supplied the visual energy, while their personal journey remained at the center.
From Idea to Audience
A Complete Original Series.
I developed the concept, filmed and edited each profile, and marketed the completed episodes across MaxShine’s channels. The recognizable cinematic format brought new attention to the brand and contributed to a major influx of YouTube subscribers.
Different paths. The same passion.
Episode 01
Humble Beginnings
WAXN247 · Alex Alvarez
Dedication, artistry, and passion shape Alex Alvarez’s story. Through the worlds of lowriders and Harley-Davidson culture, he explains how detailing became part of his identity and way of life.
Continue the Series
Different Paths. One Craft.
Every guest brought a different relationship with detailing—from growing a community through transparency to carrying the freedom of surfing into automotive culture.
Episode 02
Rise to Fame — Jessica Tran
With more than a decade of experience, Jessica Tran shares how hard work, transparency, and community-building helped transform her detailing journey into a prominent social-media platform.
Episode 03
Catching Waves — IMJOSHV
Josh’s journey moves from semi-professional surfing into detailing extraordinary cars, showing how surfing, travel, automotive culture, and storytelling formed an unexpected new path.