Riverside Detailing Training Academy

Start your detailing journey or refine your skills with Riverside Detailing Training Academy. 

Whether your just beginning or you are ready to Improve your techniques and take your detailing business to the next level, here at Riverside Detailing, we can help.

The Riverside Detailing Courses drops you straight in at the deep end learning the right way to detail a vehicle. 

Not an easy thing to master on your own, which is why we’ve put together these courses to give you the skills and the confidence. 

We have 4 courses to choose from, so there is something for everyone in these one day intensive training programmes. 

  • Introduction to Detailing
  • Introduction to Machine Polishing
  • Advanced Machine Polishing & Ceramic Coating Application
  • Detail your own Vehicle

Please read further down the page for detailed information on each course.

 

Introduction to Detailing Course - £400

Dive into the world of vehicle care and maintenance with expert instructions. Perfect for those starting their career in the detailing industry.

Exterior Detail Process

  • Vehicle inspection to assess the condition of the vehicle.
  • Engine bay detail 
  • Wheels, tyres and arches to be thoroughly cleaned.
  • Safe, effective pre-wash. 
  • A pH neutral contact wash. 
  • Fallout remover and clay bar treatment to remove any paint contaminants, including metallic particles, tar and tree sap.  
  • Vehicle dried carefully using a touchless car dryer.
  • Vehicle to be cleansed using panel prep.
  • A protective sealant is applied to the vehicle (if no polishing is required). 
  • Exhaust tips polished with a protective metal polish.
  • Apply protective tyre dressing.
  • Clean exterior glass. 

Interior Detail Process

  • Vacuum removing dirt and debris from the carpets, upholstery and any other surfaces. 
  • Wiping down and removing dust from all interior surfaces including dashboard, instrument panel, vents and any other hard surfaces. 
  • Cleaning and conditioning the interior surfaces, such as, leather, vinyl and plastic to restore their appearances and prevent cracking and fading. 
  • Odour elimination to remove any unpleasant odours from the interior.
  • Steam cleaning to sanitise carpets, upholstery and any other surfaces. 
  • Floor mats, boot lining and head lining are wet vacuumed to remove dirt, stains and odours. 
  • Clean the interior glass surfaces including windows, mirrors and sunroof to remove smudges & fingerprints.

All courses come with a 10% discount on all Riverside Detailing Products. 

Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be awarded.

Introduction to Machine Polishing Course - £300

Learn the techniques and tools needed to achieve that perfect shine on any vehicle. This includes paintwork preparation, single stage, two stage, wet sanding and refining.

  • Decontaminate and prepare the surface for machine polishing.
  • Identifying different types of paintwork defects.
  • Familiarising yourself with pad and compound types and selecting the appropriate ones.
  • Rotary Polisher tutorial
  • Duel Action Polisher tutorial
  • Conduct a paint enhancement.
  • Single Stage Paint Correction.
  • Multi Stage Paint Correction/Enhancement
  • Learn how to clean polishing pads
  • Wet sanding covering 1500, 2500 & 3000 grit papers for scratch removal.
  • Headlight Restoration.
  • Exploring options for dressing, sealant/wax, and ceramic coatings.
  • Prioritising health and safety practices.

All courses come with a 10% discount on all Riverside Detailing Products. 

Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be awarded.

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