Pete Martinez, owner of Wax Works in Norco, Ca passed away

[kpagel]

I'm not sure how many Southern California forum members were aware of Wax Works Detail Supplies in Norco, Ca, but anyone who did surely knew Pete Martinez. I just found out that he passed away on February 13, 2007. Pete was not only my source for great prices on Meguiar's products but also a good friend. He was a wonderful guy and he will certainly be missed. I used to go in there and sit and talk to him about detailing and life in general for an hour or two at a time if I wasn't busy.

For those that shopped at his store, it will remain in business for the time being by his wife and two step-sons.

I'm not sure if this is allowed, but his website is waxworksdetailsupplies.com. Mods, if posting the link is not allowed, I am sorry, please go ahead and remove it.

[sneek]

Re: Pete Martinez, owner of Wax Works in Norco, Ca passed away

that is very sad. I was lucky enough to meet Pete when I was in California. H even kept his store open an extra 20 mins for me.

[imacarnut]

Re: Pete Martinez, owner of Wax Works in Norco, Ca passed away

kyle, thanks for posting this. i remember years ago, when i did a megs dealer
search i found pete at waxworks. the first conversation i had with him was so kind and warming, that he literally drew me to himself and business, and ever since then i became a regular customer and good friend (would talk for hours about products and what not, and if i ever needed anything even when he wasn't open, just to give him a call). he always helped out with whatever questions i had (though i literally became his source for megs products, thanks to this online site) and always gave me a discount on whatever i bought (though it wasn't expected or needed since his prices were so reasonable anyways). this is a very sad loss, he will always be remembered and i wish his family the best. i'm still in disbelief...

[dietoremain]

Re: Pete Martinez, owner of Wax Works in Norco, Ca passed away

This hit me considerin I found another old friend of mine died today and that my amazin detailin guy pete(who allen{imacarnut}) introduced me to died. wow. just gotta remember no ones promised another day.He will be missed he definitely did alot for me too! I hope the shop does stay open because I would love to keep goin there.