Tampa Magazine features TJ and T-Fat's mobile detailing fleet.

TJ Fatinikun: From NFL Glory to Tampa’s Go-To Auto Spa

We're über passionate about pristine rides and unmatched service. Our humble founder, TJ Fatinikun, exemplifies this ethos. After making waves as a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TJ decided to shift gears and follow his passion for cars. That’s when T-Fat’s Auto Spa was born, delivering high-end detailing services with the same precision TJ brought to the football field.

From paint correction to ceramic coatings, after our magic touch, cars glow. Our specialty lies in making all vehicles shine—literally. But we don’t stop at just a fresh coat of polish; we’re all about paint protection film and extending the life of car’s beauty with cutting-edge detailing technology.

Top Honors

T-Fat’s Auto Spa was recently named Tampa’s top auto detailing service, an honor that reflects our dedication to excellence. It was a special moment for our team, and we’re proud to be recognized in Tampa Magazine, a publication that’s spot-on when it comes to highlighting the city’s most lit and relevant businesses. Tampa Magazine features the best of what our city has to offer, so having TJ’s story publicized was especially meaningful for us.

Discipline & Determination

Now, let’s talk about more than just detailing. TJ’s journey from the NFL to entrepreneurship is a story of determination, reinvention, and a little bit of sparkle. When TJ left the football field, he brought the same discipline and passion to his business as he did to game day, creating a space where families and professionals can trust their compact, hybrid, classic, mini-vans, SUVs or elite cars are in expert hands. Further, our mobile detailing crew brings the T-Fat treatment straight to your door, condo, office--or any one of Tampa’s many scenic spots.

T-Fat’s Auto Spa is more than just a business—it’s a community. Led by TJ’s commitment to giving back, we’re involved in local events and charitable efforts, from supporting children’s programs to motivational speaking engagements that inspire the next generation. Because we believe that looking good isn’t just for cars—it’s about making an impact in the lives of others, too.

Hand Holding Included

It might just be time for paint correction, to deep clean kid crumbs from the interiors, or to just know more about how we do what we do, contact our Concierge. We’ll make your car look as sharp as TJ on game day, guaranteed.

Learn more about TJ’s favorite spots, read Tampa Magazine's full interview. For his inspiring journey from NFL star to CEO, dive into his story.