ABOUT Alchemist Garage

With nearly 20 years in the science field as a chemist and a lifelong passion for cars—starting from the days I crawled around with my Hot Wheels—it was inevitable that these two worlds would eventually collide. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science, I started detailing cars as a side hustle to earn some extra cash. Armed with a background in science, a light bulb went off, and I realized I could apply my knowledge to my growing hobby.

For the past five years, I’ve been working like a mad scientist, carefully curating a line of car care products designed to complement my passion for detailing. At one point, I even stepped away from my career to open a local detailing shop. While it was successful, I quickly realized it wasn’t where I wanted to be. The industry, and many aspects of running a traditional shop, weren’t for me. What I truly enjoyed was the in-depth, multi-day paint restorations and more detailed projects—not the quick, in-and-out jobs that forced me to compete with others racing to the bottom.

You might notice something different about my website—it’s not managed by some outsourced SEO firm that throws keywords at you with flashy promises. My approach is simple: let my work and word-of-mouth speak for themselves. No empty promises, just results.

For now, and for the foreseeable future, all work will be done from my personal shop space, by appointment only. Typical turnaround times are 3 days for coatings and 3+ days for PPF installs. As we continue to grow and innovate, I invite you to join us on this journey and be a part of our success.

Ryan Michaels, Owner / Operator

Alchemist Garage