Ride N' Shine started in a home garage and grew into a full-service Arvada studio in 2021, on the back of 20-plus years in the automotive industry and a lot of word-of-mouth. We built it around one idea: tell people the truth about what their vehicle needs, do the work like it is our own, and let the results bring them back.
Eric and Kelsey started Ride N' Shine in their home garage and opened the Arvada studio in 2021, built on Eric's 20-plus years in the automotive industry. They still run the shop day to day and stand behind every vehicle that leaves it.
Eric Carlson is a Colorado native with more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. A graduate of Evergreen High School and Colorado State University, Eric has built his career around cars, customer service, and entrepreneurship.
Outside of Ride N' Shine, Eric's biggest priority is his family and providing a great life for them. He enjoys spending time outdoors, boating, and anything involving cars. That same passion for vehicles is what ultimately led him to build Ride N' Shine into the automotive protection and customization shop it is today.
Travis is a military veteran and Master PDR technician who repairs dents and hail damage without filler or repaint. He has trained other technicians in paintless dent repair.
Chris has installed window tint and paint protection film for over 20 years at respected shops across Colorado, his home state. High-end and specialty vehicles, motorcycles included, are regular work for him.
Reese joined Ride N' Shine at 16, the day the shop opened, and has grown into our ceramic coating and detail technician. A high-school honors graduate, he treats every vehicle in the bay like his own.
Ride N' Shine Automotive is proud to be a member of SEMA and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, and an authorized dealer and installer for many of the automotive industry's leading accessory and vehicle protection brands.
Our team is professionally trained in the products and services we offer, including Owner's Pride Ceramic Coatings and Autobahn Performance Films. We use premium, manufacturer-backed products installed to professional standards, with applicable warranties registered directly to your vehicle at handoff.
Qualifying services are also reported to CARFAX, helping maintain a documented record of the professional care and protection your vehicle has received.
Ride N' Shine Automotive was built around a simple belief: take care of people, do the right thing, and stand behind your work.
We believe in honest recommendations, transparent pricing, quality workmanship, and never selling something simply because we can. Our goal is to educate our customers, provide options, and help them make the best decision for their vehicle, needs, and budget.
Above all, we want every customer to feel welcome, respected, and confident they have a local automotive shop they can trust for years to come.
If you've experienced the Ride N' Shine Way, one of the greatest compliments you can give our team is sharing your experience with others. Your reviews help our local, family-owned business grow and help other vehicle owners feel confident choosing a shop they can trust.
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