Our Journey: From Garage to Gig Harbor's Premier Detailing Shop

Kimball’s Hands On Detailing Crew

Kimball's Hands-On Detailing and Auto Accessories began in January 2019, driven by our family's passion for vehicle cleanliness and shine. We envisioned a family business where Joey could play a key role and build something of his own.

The Leap to Licensed and Insured

Our journey to becoming a licensed and insured LLC is a story we love to share. Initially, we operated from our garage. As Kimball's rapidly expanded, Kody took the initiative to formalize our business. An hour later, he emerged from our home office, announcing, "We are now a fully licensed and insured LLC."

From Mobile Trailer to Brick-and-Mortar

We continued working from our garage before transitioning to a 16-foot enclosed trailer, allowing us to go mobile. However, our growth soon necessitated a fixed location. Serendipitously, while browsing Craigslist, I discovered a listing for a "Detail Shop on Kimball Drive in Gig Harbor." Taking it as a sign, we opened our brick-and-mortar location a month later.

Today's Kimball's: Growth and Community

Today, Kimball's is thriving. We have a dedicated shop, 8 full-time employees, over 10 valued contractors, and a skilled marketing and media manager. We're proud to be a certified Carpro Ceramic company and a P&S Detail Products Distributor.

We believe in lifelong learning and are deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the incredible Gig Harbor and surrounding communities.

Our Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Fairness

Kimball's is built on the foundation of honesty, integrity, and fairness. We treat every vehicle as if it were our own, regardless of its value. Our clients are treated like family. We firmly believe, "If you take care of your community, your community will take care of you."

Meet The Crew

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Joe Kimball

Owner\General Manager

IDA CD/SV, Master Detailer, Marketing Assistant, trained and certified in numerous ceramic coatings, Certified in Paint Protection film. Trained and certified with 35 Years of Paint Correction experience.

Joe comes to the business with over 35 years experience in auto detailing. Being able to work with family is of the utmost importance to him. After working many years in construction, he decided it was time to follow his true passion of auto detailing and building something their family can call their own!

Kody Kimball

Owner\CFO

IDA CD\SV trained and certified in numerous ceramic coatings, Stek Certified Paint Protection Film installer, certified with over 5 years in Paint Correction. 

Kody is a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University, where he majored in Business Management. After completing his Bachelors, as well as his Associates Degree, he decided it was time to start the family business and follow his true passion of working on vehicles.

Shari Kimball

Owner

Office Manager

After 20+ years in the hotel sales and catering industry I wanted to join the family business!  I enjoy spending time on the boat with my family and watching Alli play softball.

Joey Kimball

Owner

IDA Certified Detailer, Detail Technician

Joey is 20 and has a superpower! His Autism! 

He is a recent 2021 graduate of Peninsula High School. He loves being at the shop working and interacting with customers. You’ll usually find him vacuuming, drying vehicles or joking with all the employees to keep them smiling.

Curtis Staples

Detail Technician

IDA CD\SV, Certified in numerous ceramic coatings, over 4 years of Paint Correction experience

Curtis is a 2020 graduate from Peninsula High School. He has been an avid fan of detailing cars ever since he first learned to drive. Outside of working on cars, his hobbies include outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, as well as playing musical instruments.

Alli Kimball

Owner

Detail Technician

Alli is 17 years old and goes to Peninsula High School. She plays Fastpitch and Unified Basketball for her school, while also competing on a select fastpitch team called the Washington Acers. She recently committed to futher her education and athletic career at Western Washington University!   Alli works mostly in the front office, but she also helps with detailing work ranging from doing interiors to polishing vehicles.

April Ehrenheim

Assistant General Manager

IDA CD\SV, Interior Detail Technician, certified in numerous interior coatings and ceramic coatings

April is a mother of three boys and her oldest son is autistic. Since grade school she has always been a supporter and a friend to those that have disabilities. April is very creative and passionate about her work and family. She loves using her creativity to find new ways to implement a fun and safe environment for employees and customers. She's very dedicated, outgoing, and always ready to start the day with a smile. April supports any company that is trying to raise awareness, not just for autism, but for all disabilities.

Kyle Smyth

Lead ceramic installer

IDA CD\SV, Certified in numerous ceramic coatings, Stek Certified for Paint Protection Film, Over 5 years Paint Correction Experience

Kyle is a graduate from Gig Harbor High School and Washington State University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Outside of work, Kyle enjoys skateboarding, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.

Kaira Cabato

Marketing and Media Manager

Kaira graduated from Bethune Cookman University with a degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and Advertising. Kaira played softball for over 15 years and continues to train locally. She created her Marketing business called KC Media & Marketing offering marketing, social media marketing, content creation and much more!