Full Detail
For busy owners with a lived-in interior and a dirty exterior, both taken care of in one visit.
From $380 for a midsize vehicle
Based in West Sacramento
Sacramento mobile detailing backed by 26+ years of experience
I come to you and bring my own water and power. We walk the vehicle first, and I tell you what should come out and what may not.
- 26+ years' experience
- 1-hour arrival window
- Home or office
- Hablo español
What I do
Detailing services I bring to your driveway
If you're not sure which one fits, tell me what's bothering you about the vehicle and I'll point you to the right one.
Interior Detail
For parents and pet owners: pet hair, spills, stains and smells, worked on with shampoo and heat extraction.
From $200, depending on size and condition
Exterior Detail
When only the outside needs it: brake dust and tar cleaned off, a hand wash, and a hand wax to finish.
From $200, depending on size and condition
Paint Correction
If washing has left swirls or light scratches in your paint, machine polishing can often take them out.
One-step from $275
Ceramic Coating
For owners of newer cars: a barrier against bird droppings, bugs and road grime, and paint that's easier to wash.
From $800 on a newer midsize vehicle
Starting prices vary by vehicle size and condition. Paint correction is separate from, and additional to, ceramic coating.
Meet Lalo
26+ years of detailing, and straight answers up front
I'm Gerardo Espinoza, and most people call me Lalo. I started on weekends while I was studying business in college, learning the trade hands-on from family, and it's been my full-time work ever since. I've trained other detailers, and on bigger jobs I bring a helper. The part I like most is the follow-through: doing what I said I'd do, then seeing the before and after.
The worry I hear most is that a mobile detailer can't do shop-quality work. The truck is set up so I can do the whole job where you are: a water tank, a generator, a pressure washer and a foam cannon. Body shops in the area send me work too. Experience also tells me when to stop, and I'd rather be honest before I start than promise a result your paint can't safely give.
- Up to 300 gallons of water on board
- My own generator for power
- An honest call on what can and can't be fixed
Reviews
What customers say about the work
Paint correction and ceramic
Paint work where an honest diagnosis matters most
These are the bigger jobs I do, and both start with reading your paint correctly.
Correcting swirls and scratches
Most swirls come from brush washes, dirty mitts and careless drying. Some defects can be corrected and some can only be improved, so before I polish, we'll look at yours together. See how paint correction works
Protecting good paint
A durable ceramic coating keeps good paint easier to wash, but it belongs on paint that's healthy or already corrected. I'll tell you whether yours is ready before you book. See how ceramic coating works
Fleet and commercial
Company vehicles, detailed where they're parked
For businesses, I set up ongoing accounts and do the work on site, so your vehicles stay where they are.
- On-site service, with my own water and power
- Recurring visits on a schedule we set to fit your vehicles
- Work done in open lots, not inside parking garages
- Visits timed around how your business runs
- Years of work on commercial and fleet vehicles
- PG&E and SMUD are clients
Recent projects
Some recent work
Why mobile
No drop-off, no waiting room, no guessing
You don't lose a day to it
You don't drive anywhere, sit in a waiting room or line up a ride home. I work wherever the vehicle is parked, at home or at work, and you get on with your day. An office lot works if I can have 3 spaces, or 2 blocked off. You don't have to stay with the car, though I'd rather you were around at the start.
You'll know what can and can't be fixed
Not every mark comes out, and I'd rather you hear that from me before I start than find out after. Light swirls can often be polished out. Clear coat that's breaking down can't, and a scratch through the clear coat usually can't be fully removed. Chasing it can make it worse, so I'll show you which kind you've got.
You'll know the plan before any work starts
When I pull up, you point out what's bothering you and I point out anything else I notice. Then I tell you honestly what I expect the result to be. If something would add to the job or the price, like a seat that has to come out to reach a smell, you hear about it then, not once I've started.
How booking works
Before I start, we go over what you want and what I expect to fix. If something I said I'd do isn't right, tell me and I'll come back and make it right.
- 01
Tell me about your vehicle
Year, make, model, your ZIP and what you'd like done. For paint work, a few photos help me give you a closer estimate.
- 02
Confirm the quote and time
I confirm the price and give you my next opening. Most jobs I can price over the phone, and paint correction I confirm once I've seen it in person.
- 03
I come to you
Your driveway, your office lot or your apartment parking space. If it's an office, apartment, condo or other shared property, please confirm detailing is allowed there before the appointment. You'll get a one-hour arrival window, and a text or call if I'm early or late.
More than cars
Boats and RVs
I detail boats and RVs too, priced per job by size, condition and scope rather than by the foot: boat exteriors from $250, RV exterior details from $300 and RV washes from $110. Tell me the size of yours and where it's kept, and I'll quote the whole job.
More on RV detailing and boat detailing.
Service area
Mobile detailing across Greater Sacramento
I'm based in West Sacramento and cover the 12 cities below.
Travel fees may apply depending on location and service, and will be confirmed with your quote.
- Sacramento
- West Sacramento
- Elk Grove
- Roseville
- Folsom
- Davis
- El Dorado Hills
- Rancho Cordova
- Citrus Heights
- Woodland
- Rocklin
- Lincoln
North and South Natomas are covered as part of Sacramento. Here's how I cover Sacramento neighborhoods, including Midtown, Land Park, the Pocket and Greenhaven.
Common questions
Straight answers before you book
Do I need to provide water or power?
No. My truck carries up to 300 gallons of water and a generator. If there's an outlet handy, I'll ask before I plug in. That means an apartment or office lot works as well as a driveway.
What areas do you cover?
All 12 cities listed above, out from my base in West Sacramento. In Sacramento itself that includes every neighborhood, North and South Natomas too.
How much does mobile detailing cost?
A full detail on a midsize vehicle starts at $380. Interior details start at $200 and exterior details at $200, and the final price depends on your vehicle's size and condition. Paint correction starts at $275 for one step, and ceramic coating at $800 on a newer midsize vehicle.
How long does an appointment take?
Most full details run 2 to 4 hours. One-step paint correction takes from about 1 hour 45 minutes, and a ceramic coating on a newer car takes about 2.5 hours. Bigger SUVs and heavy pet hair add time.
What happens if it rains?
I'll call you first. If you've got a garage I can work in, we keep the appointment. If not, we'll most likely move it to another day.
Do you take cards?
Yes. I take all payment types, and fleet accounts can pay by invoice on Net 30 terms.
From the blog
Customer questions I've answered in full
Ceramic coating vs wax: what each one does for your paint
Lalo on ceramic coating vs wax: what each one does for your paint, how long each lasts, why paint condition comes first, and when a coating is worth it.
How often should you detail your car?
How often to detail your car, from a detailer with 26+ years in the trade: a full detail 2 to 3 times a year, hand washes in between, and when to go sooner.
How much does mobile detailing cost in Sacramento?
Lalo's starting prices for mobile detailing around Sacramento, what moves a price up from there, and how he works out your number before any work begins.
Let's talk about your vehicle
Send me the basics and I'll come back to you with a price and my next opening.