Introduction Detailing Training
Whether your goal is to sharpen your skills or launch a detailing business, our Training Programs provide the knowledge, hands on experience, and confidence necessary to perform at a professional level. Many of our past trainees have successfully established and grown their own thriving detailing businesses.
As Barnsley's and Yorkshire’s leading detailing academy, we take pride in an unbeatable track record. We don't just teach skills we help detailers grow their businesses, boost revenue, and scale profit. Through hands-on training, expert aftercare, and dedicated ongoing support, we build lasting relationships that empower our students before, during, and long after their training.
With over 15 years of experience in the detailing and paint industry, we provide expert-led instruction in-depth with hands on approach. You’ll learn proven methods, industry best practices, and professional techniques that deliver results.
We offer 3 different detailing training packages - Introduction Detailing Training, Advanced Detailing Training & Intensive 5 Day Training tailored to match your experience level and detailing goals.
INTRODUCTION DETAILING TRAINING
Our Introduction Training Course is ideal for beginners or enthusiasts who want to develop a strong foundation in professional detailing. This hands on program teaches you the essential steps, tools, and techniques used by professionals to clean, decontaminate, and protect vehicle surfaces safely and effectively.
You will gain practical experience and learn best practices in the following areas:
Wheels, Tyres, and Wheel Arches
Learn to perform a complete wheel and tyre deep clean, including wheel faces, barrels, and arches. You’ll use the correct tools and chemicals to remove brake dust, grime, and embedded contaminants. We’ll cover tyre degreasing, deep cleaning, and wheel arch cleaning/flushing to ensure every part of the lower vehicle area is thoroughly detailed.
Snow Foaming & Pre-Wash Techniques
Discover the importance of the pre-wash stage a critical process for safely loosening and removing traffic film, dirt, and road grime before the contact wash. You’ll learn correct snow foam dilution ratios, dwell times, and rinsing techniques to reduce wash induced swirls, scratches and marring prior to the safe 2 bucket wash method.
Safe Bucket Wash Method
Master the two bucket safe wash technique to achieve a thorough, scratch free finish. You’ll learn to use the correct wash media and accessories, including grit guards and dedicated wash mitts for upper and lower sections, minimizing swirls, scratches and wash marring to preserving the vehicle’s finish.
Decontamination Process
Understand and perform a full multi-stage decontamination, combining both chemical decontamination and mechanical (claying) methods. This includes the use of tar removers, iron fallout removers, and clay bars and other clay media to safely remove embedded contaminants from the paint surface. This step ensures the paintwork is perfectly clean and ready for polishing and paint protection to be applied.
Glass Cleaning Techniques
Achieve streak free clarity using our professional glass cleaning techniques. You’ll learn how to select the right products, tools, and motion methods to clean both interior and exterior glass efficiently an often overlooked skill that makes a major difference in overall presentation.
Paint Protection Application
Learn how to correctly apply a range of paint protection products, including waxes, sealants, and coatings. You’ll gain an understanding of surface preparation, layering techniques, and curing times to ensure maximum paint protection, gloss and durability.
By the end of your Introduction Training, you’ll have mastered the essential procedures and principles of safe, effective detailing. You’ll leave equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and professional habits to either start your own detailing journey or progress toward our Advanced Training Program, where we explore machine polishing, ceramic coatings, and paint correction in depth.
Introduction Detailing Training:
£400 +vat (Full Day Training)
Please note: A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking.
You can book additional training days at a reduced price, providing the opportunity to dive deeper into advanced detailing training techniques, more hands on experience, and comprehensive business advice.
Group Training is available with discounted rates that improve as your group size grows. Whether you’re a detailing business, a car club, or friends eager to enhance your skills and approach to detailing, we’re here to support your learning journey.