Welcome to my detailing shop! I’m Igor, owner of Gleamworks Detailing & Ceramic Coating in Vancouver. I’m an authorized Opti-Coat installer and the lead detailing and paint correction technician. I grew up in Eastern Europe in the late 90s – a time when having a car was considered a luxury for most people. Back then, people who could afford their own car treated them with great care and maintained them inside and out. Because having a car was a privilege, car owners treated them like any valuable asset – with great love and attention. I was taught the value of a good vehicle, the beauty of a well-maintained, clean interior and exterior. My respect and love for cars grew from this experience. When I got my first car, I treated it with the same respect. I spent a lot of time ensuring it was running well, well-maintained, and, of course, I also wanted it to be clean and have a flawless shine. When my car got its first bad scratch, I brought it to a body shop. I wasn’t satisfied with result, because I wanted it to be perfect. This experience started my interest in auto paint correction. My first professional job was in a Subaru Centre in my home city. I met many car enthusiasts, such as professional racers, who shared my passion. They worked on their cars together as a team and I learned a lot from what they shared with me. I worked at the centre part time while I learned my trade. My study of paint correction and auto detailing techniques continued for a decade. Then, in 2007, I began working full-time as a professional paint correction technician and auto detailer.