Curriculum is subject to change.
This course certifies students in the advanced exterior auto detailing processes necessary to produce high quality results when detailing cars professionally or as a hobby. The objective of this course is to restore real neglected automotive paint finishes using different levels of aggression to produce results ranging from production to show car quality. Skill level: Beginner to Enthusiast/Professional
Day 1: Multi-Step & 1-Step Paintwork Correction
Prep Bay Procedures
Students will begin the day learning how to properly prepare a real vehicle (not test hoods) for paintwork correction by washing, decontaminating and inspecting the paint. Students will then complete all necessary prep procedures on the vehicle to receive paintwork correction later in the day. Topics covered include:
- Extreme Prep Washing (2-Bucket & Waterless)
- Visual Paint Inspection using inspection lights
- Tactical Paint Inspection using baggie test
- Mechanical Decontamination with Clay Bars, Mitts & Towels
- Chemical Decontamination with Dr. Beasley’s Total Decon
- Paint Thickness Gauges
Multi-Step or Show Car Paintwork Correction
After prepping the vehicle, students will learn the proper processes necessary to complete a multi-step or show car paintwork correction. A multi-step paintwork correction is commonly done on vehicles that require heavy defect removal and don’t require fast results. Students will use Nano Surface Primers with rotary polishers and wool pads followed by orbital polishers with foam pads to complete a multi-step paintwork correction on the vehicle, restoring a show car finish. Topics covered include:
- Rotary & Orbital Polishers
- Wool & Foam Pads
- Test Spot Procedure
- Nano Surface Primers
- Section Passes
- Polisher Technique
Ceramic Coating Application
Following completion of the multi-step paintwork correction, students will apply a professional ceramic coating to protect the paint and enhance gloss.
One-Step or Production Paintwork Correction
For the afternoon session, students will learn the proper processes necessary to complete a one-step or production paintwork correction. A one-step paintwork correction is commonly done on vehicles that either require fast results or don’t require a great deal of defect removal. Students will use Nano Surface Primers with orbital polishers and foam pads to complete the one-step paint work correction.
Topical & Sub-Surface Glass Polishing
To end the first day, students will learn how to polish glass using the two vehicles from the previous paintwork correction classes. Students will start by using topical glass polishing to remove water spots and traffic film. If inspection reveals deeper defects like wiper scratches, sub-surface glass polishing will be used as well.
Day 2: Machine Dry Sanding and All-in-One Paintwork Correction
The second day of this course builds on the skills taught the day previous. Students will learn two paintwork correction techniques: aggressive machine dry sanding for orange peel removal (typically reserved for show car work) and All-in-One or AIO paintwork correction (typically used in production work). Students will use this knowledge to complete paintwork correction on real test vehicles.
Extreme Prep Washing
Before an aggressive procedure like machine dry sanding can be attempted, the vehicle must be fastidiously clean. Students will learn a wider variety of procedures than on day 1, with topics covering:
- Headlight Correction
- Wet Wash Engine Detailing
- Canvas & Vinyl Top Cleaning
- Wheel & Tire Cleaning
- Foam Cannons & Guns
- One vs Two-Bucket Wash Methods
Machine Dry Sanding
Once the vehicle is fully prepped, students will learn how to conduct one of the most aggressive paintwork correction procedures: machine dry sanding. The ultimate paintwork correction procedure for producing a show car finish, it is often used to remove orange peel on custom paint jobs for Concours d’Elegance events. After instruction, students will sand the vehicle’s paint, use rotary polishers to remove sanding marks and orbital polishers with foam pads to finish out before protection with a ceramic coating. Topics covered include:
- Machine Dry Sanding with Orbital Sanders and Eagle Abrasives by KOVAX system
- Sanding Mark Removal with Rotary Polishers and Wool Pads
- Finishing with Orbital Polishers and Foam Pads
- Ceramic Coating Application
All-in-One Paintwork Correction
For the afternoon session, students will learn how to use an All-In-One paintwork correction procedure to restore and protect automotive paint at the same time. This is a common service for clients seeking the fastest results possible, or for those looking for a lower level of service. Students will use Dr. Beasley’s NSP Z1 and orbital polishers with foam pads to restore the vehicle’s finish.
Graduation Ceremony
Following completion of the last car, students will participate in a graduation ceremony with an opportunity for a photo with Mike as well as a group photo in front of the vehicles detailed by the class. Individual framed certificates will be mailed out from our headquarters in Chicago following the class.
