AUTO ACCESSORY DISTRIBUTING

What AUTO ACCESSORY DISTRIBUTING does

Auto Accessory Distributing (AAD) is a privately held wholesale distributor of professional automotive detailing chemicals, car wash supplies, and related accessories, headquartered at 17865 SE 82nd Drive in Gladstone, Oregon (Portland metro), with a second regional office and warehouse in Seattle, Washington. The company distributes an extensive line card of approximately 30 professional brands — including Malco, Sonax, 3D Car Care, Auto Magic, Hi-Tech, Gliptone, Flex, Rupes, Mytee, Coilhose Pneumatics, SAS Safety, and SM Arnold — covering cleaning chemicals, compounds, polishes, waxes, leather and vinyl care, dressings, brushes, applicators, pneumatic tools, safety equipment, and specialty items such as AutoSock snow traction socks and Ezy Wheels hose management. Products are organized by sub-brand on the company's website with full Safety Data Sheet libraries and product technical bulletins to support regulatory compliance for commercial buyers.

The company operates a hybrid B2B distribution model: route sales representatives cover defined geographic territories (Portland East/West sides, Salem, Southern Oregon, Vancouver WA, The Gorge, plus Washington territories from Everett to Olympia), while wholesale online ordering is enabled through the Nexpart platform for customers outside rep routes. End customers are professional auto detailers, mobile detailers, car washes, auto dealerships, and automotive service businesses — a fragmented SMB and mid-market customer base. AAD holds exclusive distribution of the Pro brand in Washington state and is a member of the International Detailing Association (IDA) and Detergent Products Association (DPA).

The business is founder/owner-operated under Owner Anthony Baker, with a lean team of approximately 11 personnel including an Area Manager for Washington (Lindsey Otto), accounting, route sales reps, and warehouse/sales staff. No external institutional investment has been disclosed, revenue is not publicly reported, and the company operates on standard wholesale product-margin economics with quote-based B2B pricing. Marketing presence is limited to an Instagram profile and the company website, reflecting a relationship-driven sales motion rather than scaled digital demand generation.

Name

AUTO ACCESSORY DISTRIBUTING

Legal name

Auto Accessory Distributing

Website

https://autoaccessorydist.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auto Accessory Distributing is a privately held wholesale distributor of professional automotive detailing chemicals and accessories across approximately 30 brands, serving detailers, car washes, and dealerships in Oregon and Washington via route sales and the Nexpart online portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Automotive Detailing Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accessories & appearance products distribution (interior/exterior accessories, detailing, car care) (CRAOANAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale auto detailing supplies
• Professional car care chemicals
• Automotive accessories distribution
• Paint correction products
• Car wash chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: Operates as a wholesale distributor purchasing auto detailing products from multiple manufacturers and reselling to auto detailing professionals, car washes, and automotive service businesses. Revenue generated through product margin on sales of detailing chemicals, equipment, and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Auto Accessory Distributing is a Pacific Northwest wholesale distributor of professional-grade automotive detailing chemicals, compounds, polishes, waxes, leather care products, cleaning supplies, application tools, safety equipment, and specialty items from more than 25 manufacturers. The company resells these third-party brands to professional auto detailers, car washes, auto dealerships, and automotive service businesses through route sales representatives and a Nexpart-powered wholesale online ordering platform.

Product overview

Auto Accessory Distributing is a wholesale distributor of professional automotive detailing supplies and car care products operating in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). The company distributes an extensive portfolio of sub-brand products from approximately 30+ manufacturers including Malco, Sonax, 3D Car Care, Auto Magic, Hi-Tech, and others. Their product offerings span cleaning chemicals, compounds, polishes, waxes, leather care, protectants, brushes, applicators, safety equipment, pneumatic tools, and specialty products like AutoSock snow socks and Ezy Wheels hose management. The core distribution model brings together multiple independent sub-brand product lines under one wholesale distribution network, with a primary focus on professional automotive detailing supplies rather than consumer retail products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoSock: Vehicle traction device/product sold by the company, available in various sizes

Products and services

• Wholesale Detailing Supply Distribution Service Wholesale distribution of professional auto detailing chemicals, compounds, polishes, waxes, leather care, applicators, safety equipment, and specialty products from 25+ manufacturers to auto detailers, car washes, and automotive service businesses across Oregon and Washington. Delivered via route sales representatives and the Nexpart online wholesale ordering platform.
• AutoSock Snow Traction Socks Fabric snow socks designed for vehicle tires to provide traction in snowy conditions, offered in various sizes. Targeted at drivers and automotive service customers in regions with winter weather.
• Malco Leather & Plastic Cleaner (100101) Deep-pore cleaning formula for leather, plastic, and vinyl surfaces that leaves a film-free finish, available in 22oz, 1/5 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes. For professional detailers and auto interior cleaning operations.
• Malco Epic HD Compound (109016) Heavy-duty orbital polisher compound that removes up to P1500 sand scratches and polishes to deep gloss in one step, available in 8oz, 16oz, and 32oz sizes. Designed for professional paint correction.
• Malco Red Thunder Degreaser (102301) Non-caustic, aluminum-safe all-purpose degreaser suitable for engines, whitewalls, carpet, and upholstery, dilutable up to 1:10. Available in 1/5/55 gallon sizes for high-volume professional use.
• Malco Prizm Car Wash (123201) Hard-working car wash soap that removes dirt, grease, and grime leaving surfaces clean and film-free, with bubble gum fragrance and 1:100 dilution. Available in 1/5/55 gallon sizes for car wash and detailing operations.
• Malco Headlight Lens Restoration Wipe-On Kit (193957) Wipe-on restoration kit that restores faded and yellowed headlights to like-new appearance with UV-curable sealant for long-lasting clarity.
• Malco Aqua Bead Silicone Suspension Dressing (129601) VOC-compliant water-based silicone dressing that performs like solvent-based products, delivering high-gloss finish for tires, engines, bumpers, trim, moldings, and interior surfaces.
• Malco Nano Care Banana Creme Wax (197701) Environmental and UV protection wax with dual UV inhibitors and banana scent that delivers gloss and protection to automotive finishes. Available in 32oz, 1 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes.
• Sonax Professional Car Care Products German-engineered automotive care products including snow foam, active foam soaps, and detailing chemicals distributed for professional detailers and car washes.
• 3D Car Care Detailing Products Auto detailing and car care product line distributed for paint correction and surface care, including compounds, polishes, and finishing products.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Detailing Association (IDA)minorOthersCompany is a member of the International Detailing Association, indicating professional affiliation with the auto detailing industry trade organization.
• Detergent Products Association (DPA)minorOthersDisplay of DPA (JanSan) logo on website indicates membership in Detergent Products Association related to janitorial and sanitary products.
• NexpartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered with Nexpart wholesale online ordering platform to provide B2B e-commerce ordering capabilities for auto detailing products.
• Auto MagiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Auto Magic professional detailing products including cleaners, waxes, and specialty formulations.
• Malco AutomotivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Malco automotive detailing products including leather cleaners, compounds, polishes, and car wash chemicals.
• SonaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Sonax professional car care products including snow foam, active foam soaps, and detailing chemicals.
• 3D Car CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of 3D Car Care professional detailing products for paint correction and surface care.
• Pro Products (Washington Only)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Pro brand detailing products for Washington state only, indicating geographic distribution agreement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• P&S Detail Products: Manufacturer and wholesale distributor of professional detailing chemicals, dressings, and cleaners sold through distributor networks to detailers. Comparable product mix, distribution channel structure, and downstream customer.
• Blue Ribbon Supply: Wholesale distributor of car wash and detailing chemicals, equipment, and supplies. Operates with a similar regional B2B wholesale model targeting car washes and professional detailers.
• Car Wash Distributors Inc. Regional B2B distributor of car wash supplies, detailing chemicals, and equipment to commercial car washes. Same customer profile and product category as AAD with a similar route-based distribution approach.
• Auto Wax Company (AWCo): Manufacturer and wholesaler of professional auto detailing and car-care chemicals. Directly comparable product category (compounds, polishes, waxes, cleaners) and professional-detailer customer base, though AWCo is also a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Kleer-Flo Company: Wholesale distributor of car wash chemicals, detailing products, and janitorial supplies serving commercial car washes and detailers. Closely comparable B2B wholesale distribution model focused on the same product categories AAD carries.
• Auto Beauty Distributors: Regional wholesale distributor of automotive appearance and detailing products serving car washes, dealerships, and detailers. Comparable B2B wholesale model and product portfolio to AAD.

Broad incumbents

• National Carwash Solutions: Large national distributor of car wash equipment, chemistry, and detailing supplies with broader geographic coverage. Comparable product category and customer base, but materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• Sonax USA: Premium detailing product manufacturer whose products AAD distributes. Operates in the same professional detailing product category and sells through both distributor networks and their own DTC channels.
• Malco Automotive: One of the brands AAD distributes; Malco is a manufacturer of professional detailing chemicals. They are a supplier rather than a competitor, but operate in the same product category and serve overlapping end customers.
• International Detailing Association: Industry trade association for professional detailers that AAD is a member of. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor; relevant because IDA membership signals industry legitimacy AAD relies on for credibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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