07/15/2026
Some projects stay with you forever. This is one of them.
Years ago, our friend Jamie called us on a Saturday afternoon with an opportunity of a lifetime. He had been approached about auditioning for a brand-new television show that would eventually become Dirty Old Cars on the History Channel. The only catch?
We had less than 36 hours to produce an audition tape.
At the time, we were working a wedding expo in Rock Hill, South Carolina. To be honest, it had been a pretty slow day, so we packed up early, drove straight to Jamie's shop, and immediately got to work.
Because of our background in film and television production, we knew this wasn't about filming someone detailing cars. The producers wanted to discover the person behind the business. They wanted authenticity, personality, passion, and a story.
Jamie trusted our direction every step of the way, and together we created something special. Our job was simply to capture who he already was.
The result?
Jamie was selected as one of the top three detailers in the country to appear on the show. Even more humbling, one of the producers—Jerry, who also worked on Pawn Stars—told us it was one of the best audition tapes he had ever seen.
While that compliment meant a great deal to us, the truth is that the tape worked because of Jamie. We just handled the technical side. His personality, work ethic, passion, and character did the rest.
What many people don't know is that Jamie was Uneek Tree's very first client. Our owner, Justin, has been friends with Jamie for more than 20 years, and we've had the privilege of watching him build not only an incredible business but an incredible reputation.
He has always treated his customers the right way, worked harder than anyone else, and stayed true to who he is.
Jamie, we're honored to call you our friend and brother. Thank you for trusting us all those years ago, and congratulations on everything you've accomplished. You continue to inspire us—not just as a business owner, but as a person.
Here's to many more years of success. We love you, bud.