DETAILING ACADEMY

The course is divided into three parts and is suitable for both amateurs and advanced users who want to upgrade their knowledge.      

DAY 1: Products and Techniques for Exterior and Interior Cleaning

1. Definitions and Explanations of Detailing Terminologies:

  • Hydrophobic (Water-Repellency)
  • Brilliance
  • Active Enzymes & Surfactants

2. What is Detailing?

3. Innovacar's Detailing Cyclic System:

The 6 Steps of the Detailing Process by Innovacar

4. Evaluation and Dirt Inspection of The Vehicle:

  • Inspect the vehicle for existing scratches, defects and damage.
  • Evaluate the dirt and the types of dirt present: tree sap, bird droppings, bugs, grease, scale, tar and iron particles.

5. Distinguishing different types of stains in the interior.

6. Dilution Techniques and Tips:

  • Bucket Washing
  • Foam Cannon
  • Spray Bottles
  • Foamer Bottles

7. Explanation of the importance of pH properties in chemicals

8. Chemical and Mechanical Decontamination

9. Proper Car Wash Method (3 Bucket Method):

Prewash with active foam

Cleaning wheels from iron deposits

Removal of tar deposits, resin, glue

Cleaning rubber seals and plastic parts

Cleaning frequently neglected areas of the car

pH neutral car shampoo

Drying the car with microfibre cloths and air-drying

10. Interior Cleaning

11. Glass and All-Purpose Cleaners

DAY 2: Polishing, Restoration and Exterior and Interior Protection

1. Surface Inspection:

  • Swirls
  • Scratches
  • Haze
  • Measuring the thickness of the clear coat

2. The Purpose of Polishing and Restoration

3. The Layers on a Car's Surface Explained

4. The Difference Between Cutting, Polishing, One-Step and Finishing Compounds/Polishes

5. How to Use Colour-Match Inspection Lights

6. Classification of the Different Types of Pads:

  • Cutting
  • Polishing
  • Finishing
  • Foam
  • Microfibre
  • Wool

7. What types of machines we use for paint correction:

  • Rotary Machine
  • Random Orbital Machine
  • Orbital Machine with a geared centre of rotation

8. Spot Testing Polish and Pad Combinations

9. Practical- Paint Correction on a Vehicle

10. How to Remove Excess Compound/Polish on a Car

11. Different Variations of Protection:

  • Paint
  • Glass
  • Leather
  • Fabrics
  • Plastics
  • Rubber

DAY 3: Ceramic Coatings and Post-Protection Maintenance

1. Ceramic/Nanotechnology Products Explained

  • Resistance (Hardness)
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Lifespan

2. How to Apply Ceramic Coatings


3. What Tools and Equipment You Need to Apply a Coating


4. Practical- Applying a Coating on a Vehicle

5. Post-Protection/Maintenance Explained

6. Post-Protection/Maintenance Products

7. Practical- Using Maintenance Products on a Prevously Ceramic Coated Vehicle

What to Expect from Our Training:


- Theoretical and Practical Parts


- Time for Open-Ended Questions (Q&A)


- Certificate of Completion of the Training Course


- Certificate of Acquired Knowledge


- Lunch and Coffee Breaks

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3-Day Detailing Training Course

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Benefits Of This Course

Certification

Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course

Personal Growth

Learn new skills and grow your knowledge

Networking

Meet people who have the same interests as you and increase your network

Product Insight

Learn about what products work the best together for the job you need done

POLISHERS

An impressive variety of high-performance polishers from industry-leading brands such as Rupes and Flex

SHAMPOOS, WAX & POLISHES

We offer a wide range of premium shampoos, polishes and compounds suited for any kind of job

BRUSHES, TOWELS & PADS

Brushes, towels, microfibre & foam pads. We've got exactly what you need for washing, drying & polishing

DETAILING EQUIPMENT

Besides the machines & compounds, we provide the equipment- hangers, seats, foam cannons and more