It wasn’t just Joe Diffie — every boy born of Texas clay and sun-bleached dreams once knelt on carpeted plains, guiding cherry-red Hot Wheels through a thousand imaginary miles.
For Paul Roebuck and Kevin Bayer, that world of chrome fantasy didn’t end at adolescence, or at all. It simply got bigger: plastic wheels turned into steel with the founding of Texas Best Classics,a restoration sanctuary for rare and vintage vehicles that stands as a testament to what can be achieved with enough grit, grease, and God-given talent.
But as the years passed and their garages filled with admiration and horsepower, a revelation struck the duo harder than a supercharged V8: true automotive beauty means nothing without care. Not just spit-and-polish but true, precision-level detailing. Thus, Leading Edge Car Care and Ceramics was born.
From its inception, Leading Edge wasn’t your standard high-gloss drive-through wash. No, this was a craft. With cutting-edge ceramic coatings, aircraft-grade finishes, and a team trained in both subtlety and shine, the brand quickly became the premier detail destination in the region. Their mobile detailing units now roll out to exotic car collections and private airstrips alike, polishing Lamborghinis and Learjets with equal reverence.
But now, in 2025, the journey takes a new turn — one with a little more mud on the tires and stars in the sky.
The Next Frontier: Overlanding with Leading Edge
“People want adventure,” Kevin says, “But they also want to do it right.”
And “right” is the only way Leading Edge knows how: their shop is quietly, methodically transforming into a full-service outfitting hub for overlanding and off-roading — offering gear and guidance that cater to weekend warriors and rugged nomads alike.
A note for the uninitiated: you’re not just bolting on a few accessories and calling it a day. Leading Edge’soptions are a study in both engineering and taste.
Picture this: a Ford Bronco or 4Runner, fitted with all-terrain tires that bite into rocky terrain like a mountain goat on Red Bull. On top, a rooftop tent unfolds like origami into a cozy, weatherproof hideaway. Beside it, an awning stretches out with sidewalls, offering shade in the desert or shelter in a mountain storm.
They’ll even install a dual-battery system that powers everything from a Dometic fridge to your French press. String up solar panels, fit ditch lights to cut through midnight trails, and mount recovery boards so you never get stuck in Texas gumbo without a plan.
A New Kind of Luxury
The beauty of Leading Edge’s approach is that it doesn’t sacrifice style for substance.
Everything — every drawer, rack, and strap — is designed not only to perform but to look as if it was always meant to be there. No janky bolt-ons. No “just get you by” gear.
It’s overlanding but elevated. It reflects the hearts of two men dreaming about where the road could take them. Now, they’re going beyond those roads to travel the untamed — one fully-kitted truck at a time.
So whether your next adventure is down a dirt road or across state lines, remember: it’s what you bring with you that makes the destination unforgettable. And Leading Edge Car Care has everything you need to get there, in style, and in one piece.
“People want adventure. But they also want to do it right.”