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Felix hand-washing a black Ferrari outside the Excel shop in Groveland, FL
Interior · exterior · boats

Car Detailing in Groveland, FLDone by hand, owner-checked.

Full interior and exterior detailing for cars, trucks, SUVs and boats. Felix and his son do the work, and nothing leaves until it's right.

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 69 reviews
Detail options

Pick what your car needs

Detail prices depend on vehicle size and condition. Text your year, make and model plus a couple of photos and you'll get a firm price.

Full detail

Free quote

Inside and out: hand wash, wheels, jambs, full interior, glass and protection.

Interior detail

Free quote

Vacuum, seats, carpets, mats, dash, vents, door panels and glass.

Exterior detail

Free quote

Hand wash, decon, wheels and tires, glass, and a protective sealant.

Boat detail

Free quote

Hull, deck and upholstery cleaned and protected after lake season.

Green Jeep Wrangler Rubicon after a full detail at Excel
Boat detailed at the Excel shop
Why Excel

The detail that makes people ask where you got it done

One of our customers took his Jeep in for an oil change after a full detail with us, and the tech asked where he got it done because it looked that clean. That's the standard.

We detail by hand, not with a brush tunnel or a rushed wipe-down. Wheels come off the grime, door jambs get cleaned, and the interior gets the vents, seat rails and cup holders, not just the obvious spots.

And because we're also a tint, PPF and coating shop, we can tell you honestly when protection would save you time on the next detail.

Before you book

Detailing cost, process and how often

Red Shelby Mustang after an exterior detail

How much does car detailing cost in Groveland?

We quote every detail by text so the price fits the car. What changes it:

  • Size. A three-row SUV has more seats, carpet and paint than a coupe.
  • Condition. Heavy pet hair, sand ground into carpet, spills and stains take extra time.
  • What you want. Interior only, exterior only, or the full reset.

Send your year, make and model and a couple of photos, especially of the interior, and Felix will text back an honest price. No surprises when you pick up.

Our full detail, step by step

  • Walk-around. We look the car over with you and note problem spots.
  • Wheels and tires. Cleaned first so brake dust doesn't splash onto clean paint.
  • Hand wash. Foam, a careful hand wash and a decon step for bugs and tar.
  • Interior. Full vacuum, seats, carpets, mats, dash, vents, door panels, jambs and glass.
  • Protection. A sealant on the paint and dressing on the tires.
  • Owner check. Felix looks it over before we call you.
Black Ferrari Roma after a detail at Excel

How often should you detail your car in Florida?

For most South Lake drivers, a full detail every few months works well, with regular washes in between. Two times matter most: right after lovebug season in May and September, because bug remains are acidic and etch the paint, and before summer, when sun and heat bake in whatever's on the surface.

If you'd rather wash less, a ceramic coating keeps the car cleaner between details.

Selling or trading in?

A detail is the cheapest way to get a better offer. Buyers and appraisers look at the interior first, and stains, smells and dog hair knock value off fast. A clean, glossy car photographs better for online listings, too.

Boat with cleaned, protected gelcoat at Excel

Boat detailing for Lake County lakes

Lake County has more than a thousand lakes, and boats take a beating from the sun, water spots and algae lines. We clean and protect hulls, decks and upholstery, so the boat looks right at the ramp and holds its value. Send photos and the boat's length for a quote.

Detailing near Clermont, Mascotte and Minneola

Our detail customers come from Groveland, Clermont, Mascotte, Minneola, Winter Garden and Howey-in-the-Hills. Drop the car off in the morning and pick it up that afternoon in most cases.

Tesla interior and exterior after a detail at Excel

Keeping your car clean between details

  • Shade the dash. A sunshade, or better, ceramic tint, slows fading and cracking on dashboards and leather.
  • Get bugs off fast. During lovebug season, rinse the front end every few days so the acid doesn't etch the paint.
  • Empty the car weekly. In Florida heat, a forgotten drink or snack turns into a smell quickly.
  • Use rubber mats in the rainy season. They keep sand and wet grass out of the carpet.
Compare

Professional detail vs. car wash

Excel detailAutomatic car wash
PaintCareful hand wash, no brushesBrushes can leave swirls
Wheels and jambsCleaned by handMostly missed
InteriorSeats, carpets, vents, glassVacuum, if you do it yourself
ProtectionSealant on paintSpray wax that lasts days
Who checks itThe ownerNobody

Excel detail

Paint
Careful hand wash, no brushes
Wheels and jambs
Cleaned by hand
Interior
Seats, carpets, vents, glass
Protection
Sealant on paint
Who checks it
The owner

Automatic car wash

Paint
Brushes can leave swirls
Wheels and jambs
Mostly missed
Interior
Vacuum, if you do it yourself
Protection
Spray wax that lasts days
Who checks it
Nobody
Google reviews

What our detail customers say

4.9★★★★★
69 reviews on Google
★★★★★

“Excel did a fantastic job on my Jeep Wrangler full detail. Felix and his son are hard-working and kind people. I took the Jeep to get serviced and one of the guys asked where I get it done because it looks that clean.”

★Jeep Wrangler ownerGoogle review · Jul 2025
★★★★★

“Owner is extremely nice. Professional service and workmanship.”

MFMark FisherGoogle review
★★★★★

“Did a beautiful job on our Corvette.”

TFTammy FickleGoogle review
★★★★★

“Fantastic job by Felix and his son on my Model Y: ceramic coating plus ceramic tint. I had a spot of air bubbles on my back window that didn't go down, and Felix told me to bring it back so he could redo it. He did a phenomenal job. I can't thank him enough for his friendliness and prompt service.”

★Tesla Model Y ownerGoogle review
★★★★★

“Felix, your work is AWESOME!!”

VMVirginia MacioszekGoogle review
★★★★★

“Phenomenal work!”

GHGreer HussGoogle review
FAQ

Detailing questions

Still curious? Call or text Felix at 407-579-2212.

Silver McLaren after a detail at Excel
How much does a full detail cost?
It depends on the vehicle's size and condition. Text your year, make and model with a couple of photos for a firm price.
How long does a detail take?
Most full details are done the same day. Very dirty interiors or add-ons can take longer, and we'll tell you at drop-off.
Do you remove pet hair?
Yes. Mention it when you text so we plan the time. Heavy pet hair takes longer to get out of carpet.
Do you do mobile detailing?
We work in our Groveland shop, where we have the lighting, water and tools to do it right.
Do you detail boats?
Yes. Send photos and the boat's length and we'll quote it.
Should I detail before tint or a coating?
For a coating, yes, and the prep is part of our coating process. For tint, we clean the glass as part of the install.
What payment do you take?
Call or text Felix at 407-579-2212 and he'll go over payment options when he sends your quote.
Can you get smoke or food smells out?
We can greatly reduce them with a deep interior clean. Tell us about it when you text so we plan the right time.
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Get your detail price by text

Send your year, make and model and a couple of photos. Felix texts back an exact price, usually the same day.

  • Exact price by text, usually the same day
  • Talk to Felix, the owner, not a call center
  • No obligation and no pushy follow-ups
  • Lifetime-warranty ceramic tint from $379
Rather talk? Call or text 407-579-2212
115 Sourwood Ln E, Groveland, FL · Mon–Thu 9:30–5:30 · Fri 9:30–5 · Sun 11–4
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