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Auto Detailing Training Seminar Technician Program - 2 Day Class

Hands On Auto Detail Training: The student will actually detail a designated vehicle completely with the help of his assigned trainers and teammates. Unlike most auto detailing training seminars that we know of you will actually be "detailing" versus just watching demonstrations and viewing detailing tutorials. Our auto detailing training seminars are held monthly - Saturday through Sunday at our campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The second day is a "hands-on" training day in which the student can try out all of the equipment, supplies, products and detailing accessories. The instructors will show the proper techniques and methods for using the buffers, polishers, extractors, vacuums, brushes, towels, tools and detailing accessories.

Our staff of twelve trainers have over 70 years of professional auto detailing experience. Nick Vacco our President has been conducting professional auto detailing training classes since 2001 and has educated well over 1000 individuals in the last 8 years. Our programs and curriculums are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board Of Education. All school program graduates are awarded a framed "Diploma" after completing the course from Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute LLC. Don’t be fooled by competitors of ours that have only been in business for several months and offer a "certificate of completion" for their class. Anyone can do that! Very few have had their programs and their curriculum approved and certified by their state and few if any have our extensive knowledge and auto detailing industry experience.

Auto Detailing Training Seminar Technician Program - 2 Day Class

Nick Vacco has owned and operated auto appearance centers, detail shops, mobile detail businesses, automotive aftermarket shops and express detailing centers for the last 25 years. You will be learning from the very best! All of those years of operating successful auto detailing businesses and teaching over 1000 students distinguishes Detail King from every one of our competitors. When choosing an auto detailing training program be sure to ask these questions. (1) How long have you been in business? (2) Are you a private licensed school approved by your state? (3) Upon completion of your program do I receive a Diploma or just a certificate of completion? These questions are critical to ask. You are investing in your future and making the wrong training program choice could be a devastating mistake.

We will be teaching you with the very best auto detailing equipment and products available. If you have been apprehensive to learn how to use a high speed buffer, quit your worrying! We will teach you how to use it, control it and make money with it. You will be using equipment like Makita & Dewalt Buffers, Porter Cable & Cyclo Polishers, Mytee Interior Extractors, Vapor Steamers, Ozone Generators, and other professional auto detailing polishes, cleaners, dressings and supplies. Unlike some of our competitors who train on detailing products that can be purchased at auto parts stores and discount chains we only provide the very best products for our students to learn from.

Auto Detailing Training Seminar - classroom and hands-on

Presented by: Nick Vacco, Director of Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute LLC, and Jason McBride, President Of Bling Bling Detail King of Orange County, California.

When: Saturday March 27th 8:15AM - 4:30PM & Sunday March 28th 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Visit our Training Seminar Dates page for Past Pictures of Detail King LP seminars and Future Detail King ADTI Seminar Dates. Be sure to visit our Educational Seminar Testimonials page to hear what others are saying about past Detail King LP auto detailing training seminars. Also, be sure to view our Auto Detailing Training Seminar videos by visiting the "Detail King Video Vault".

Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Both days of the training class will be at our Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute campus only a few miles from the preferred lodging hotel. Additional information about hotel reservations, directions, shuttle services, livery services and transportation to the school from the hotel can be obtained by calling our school: 1888-314-0847. We have arranged for special reduced rates for hotel lodging of $87.95 (plus applicable taxes) per night. The Holiday Inn's phone number is 412-372-1022, ask for the front desk or Mike Hayden the sales manager of the hotel.

Cost: Only $199 per person for both days of the auto detailing training seminar (regularly $299 per person). Also included are coffee, tea and donuts, a catered lunch and refreshments each day. All training materials needed are provided for both days of class including a power point presentation binder for the first day. Upon completion the student will be awarded a framed diploma.

Detail King LP will be presenting a Special 1 Day Auto Reconditioning Seminar Monday, March 29th from 9AM - 4PM. If you are attending Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institutes Technician Program March 27th & 28th you may want to consider staying another day to learn profitable auto reconditioning add-on services. To learn more click here. (Note: If attending the weekend class at DKATDI You will be eligible for a special discounted rate of $149 for the Auto Recon Seminar if reserved in advance)

Who Should Attend Our Detailing Seminar: Future Auto Detailing Business Entrepreneurs and Current Auto Detail Business Owners, Managers and Sales Personnel from anywhere in the country or abroad. You do not have to be from Pittsburgh to attend. This course is for both Mobile & Fixed Auto Detail Shop operators. If you are in the Auto Detailing Business or are thinking about starting your own business - Part Time or Full Time, You Should Not Miss this Educational Detail Training Event! Car Wash owners and operators are also urged to attend if you are thinking about adding auto detailing or express car detailing to your operation. For individuals who are interested in changing careers and seeking gainful employment in this field our course will serve to be extremely helpful. Listed below are the many topics that will be discussed. To request more information about our Auto Detailing Training Programs please click here, or to complete an online Student Enrollment Application for a Technician Program Seminar click here.

~ Program Courses ~ Day 1 - Saturday	~ Program Courses Continued ~ Day 2 - Sunday
Laying Out The Groundwork Introduction to developing a business plan Determine if there is a demand in your area Investigate local environmental laws with EPA Check out the competition Educate yourself continually Permits and licenses needed Business structure Business bank account Determine the types of vehicles you will detail Setting Up Shop/Mobile Operation Choosing a location Determine type of vehicle & mobile equipment Purchase adequate insurance Communication system Acquire a business credit card Set-up merchant credit card acceptance Investigate state, city and county laws Environmental issues to be compliant Advertising & Promotion Choosing a business name Developing an advertising budget Create a company logo for branding Design professional looking business cards Design a service menu Create specialty flyers Display your company name Dress for success Promote your new venture Promote your expertise Website & Internet Promotion Yellow page advertising Direct mail & email campaigns Print media advertising Cold calling - face to face campaigns Operational Issues - Exterior Determine what type of reconditioning vehicle needs Determine paint condition Check for environmental fallout Check for paint over-spray Check for scratches and micro marring Check for paint over-spray, tree sap, excessive tar Check for rock paint chips Check for faded plastic trim Check for foggy headlights Excessively soiled convertible roof Loose emblems and trim Excessively dirty wheels Paint in wheel wells Condition of glass - water mark etching Operational Issues - Interior Customer’s personal items Vacuuming and air purging process Pet hair removal Seating surfaces condition Excessively dirty carpets/mats Faded carpets Vinyl and leather condition Red stains/coffee stain removal Headliner cleaning/condition Foul odor removal process Vacuuming and air purging History of Base/Coat/Clear Coat Paints EPA and auto paint companies involvement Base Coat/Clear Coat Process Pros and Cons of Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint How to protect Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint How to sell paint protection to prospects Auto Detailing Clay Benefits of using clay Different clay grades and their use How to sell clay detailing services Service Menu Review - Features/Benefits Review Engine compartment services and precautions Review exterior detailing services Review interior detailing services Review added value services Review detailing packages Review New Vehicle Protection Packages Review VIP Plans/Cosmetic Maintenance Review the Spectrum Of Services Equipment & Supplies Needed Mobile wash equipment and trailers Vacuums and extractors Exterior Detailing Chemicals Interior Detailing Chemicals Supplies, products, and tools Towels, applicators, and brushes Detailing terms glossary Marketing & Prospecting Definition of marketing and prospecting Chamber of commerce program and benefits Promote at car clubs and show Automotive business networking Opportunities at dealerships Opportunities on-site locations Target market niches Insurance companies Affluent health clubs Real estate agencies Transportation companies Stand alone car washes Office building blitzes Doctors/Hospitals Flea Markets On site promotions Welcome wagon Referral program Over-spray removal accounts Car rental agencies Police and county vehicles Food delivery service Pet mobiles Kid mobiles Collector cars Tractor trailer cabs Reoccurring Revenue Doing the job is only 1/2 the job 2 to 8 Rule Customer retention Marketing/sales funnel Success and failure Learn to listen to customer needs! Propose a solution Understand the "buying signs" Understand the "right to fail" Understand the "opportunity to win" Costs and Profit Margins Understanding your costs Determine your margins Look for ways to increase margins Always maintain quality of service Review hourly overhead formula Determine what you should charge Questions & Answers	Chemical and Equipment Overview Polishes - Glazes - Compounds - Waxes - Sealants Exterior Soaps, degreasers, cleaners Interior Soaps and aerosols Dressing products for exterior and interior Plastic trim dyes Carpet dyes Non silicone products Auto Detailing Tools and Accessories Brushes Chamois and wash mitts Applicators and dressing pads Towels and micro fiber products Detailing tools and accessories Bottles & chemical storage Equipment Being Used For The Day High speed rotary buffers (3) Orbital polishers (4) Hot water extractors Air movers/interior dyes Vapor steamers High pressure washers Low pressure washers Air compressors Generators Mobile trailers Exterior Wash, Prep and Engine Check for any existing damage and document Review washing steps Tips to avoid scratching vehicle Check for loose accessories Select proper brushes Select proper cleaners, degreasers Wheels and wheel well cleaning Door jamb degreasing Bug removal Engine compartment prep and cleaning Moldings and trim cleaning Prep rinse Hand wash and rinse Plastic bag test for contaminants Claying of vehicle Chamois drying and water blade use Tar removal Tape uneven body panels Tape plastic trim, cracks, crevices Exterior Detailing Training Paint Condition and Inspection Oxidized and faded paint Clear coat environmentally polluted paints Tree sap over-spray Micro scratch removal (micro marring) Water spots and acid rain removal Road paint over-spray removal Surface scratches Exterior Buffing, Polishing and Sealing Deep scratch removal through wet sanding Various types of paint blemishes/issues Rotary buffer techniques Compounding and glazing techniques Orbital polisher techniques Wax and sealant application Dressing of tires, wheel wells and trim Smear-free cleaning of windows and mirrors Tips for the perfect detail Final hand polishing and buffing Removal of fine swirls How to create a showroom finish even if paint was severely damaged Ongoing paint cosmetic maintenance Use of extra light duty clay bar well after detail Spray painting of exposed frame rails Acid rain removal from glass Final inspection of exterior Presentation to customer Interior Detailing Training Inspection Of Interior Check for damage components, missing buttons, levers, etc. Check for and bag customer’s loose items Check for unusual or potent odors Look for red stains/coffee stains Determine condition of leather and vinyl Determine condition of upholstery Vacuuming and Air Purging Safety glasses • Floor boards • Under seats Rear shelf • Console • Cracks and crevices Interior Scrubbing Of Components Headliner cleaning and precautions Dashboard cleaning and detailing Steering wheel and steering column cleaning Door panel cleaning and detailing Gas and brake pedal cleaning and safety precautions Center console/glove compartment cleaning & detailing Leather seat cleaning if vehicle is so equipped Pre spot carpet/upholstery stains Red stain/coffee stain removal Traffic area soap application Power scrubbing of heavily soiled areas including mats Heated Interior Soil Extractor Usage Major components of extractor equipment Operation of extractor Hands-on techniques of use of upholstery soil extraction Hands-on techniques of use of carpet/mats soil extraction Maintenance & prevention review of extractor Check for faded carpets that may need dyed Apply fabric protection to upholstery/carpets Trunk Cleaning and Shampooing Wear protective eyewear Clean trunk underside lid and quick wax if needed Purge compressed air onto carpet/floor to loosen debris Hand scrub with shampoo then gently extract Dressing, Chrome, & Plastic Trim Hi gloss dressing of all vinyl components Low gloss optional dressing of vinyl components Aerosol spray dressing of ac vents/pockets/console Conditioning of leather seating surfaces Plastic and Chrome Trim hand polishing and smear removal Wood grain cleaning and conditioning Windows and mirror cleaning/polishing Interior Final Inspection & Customer Prep Check for smears and smudges • Check for lint deposits Check for overall appearance of seats and carpets Place static cling reminder sticker for next detailing service Move vehicle outside and cover up or make contact with customer to have vehicle picked up or delivered Customer presentation and walk around Complete customer paperwork/ask for referrals

~ Program Courses ~
Day 1 - Saturday

~ Program Courses Continued ~
Day 2 - Sunday

Laying Out The Groundwork

Introduction to developing a business plan
Determine if there is a demand in your area
Investigate local environmental laws with EPA
Check out the competition
Educate yourself continually
Permits and licenses needed
Business structure
Business bank account
Determine the types of vehicles you will detail

Setting Up Shop/Mobile Operation

Choosing a location
Determine type of vehicle & mobile equipment
Purchase adequate insurance
Communication system
Acquire a business credit card
Set-up merchant credit card acceptance
Investigate state, city and county laws
Environmental issues to be compliant

Advertising & Promotion

Choosing a business name
Developing an advertising budget
Create a company logo for branding
Design professional looking business cards
Design a service menu
Create specialty flyers
Display your company name
Dress for success
Promote your new venture
Promote your expertise
Website & Internet Promotion
Yellow page advertising
Direct mail & email campaigns
Print media advertising
Cold calling - face to face campaigns

Operational Issues - Exterior

Determine what type of reconditioning vehicle needs
Determine paint condition
Check for environmental fallout
Check for paint over-spray
Check for scratches and micro marring
Check for paint over-spray, tree sap, excessive tar
Check for rock paint chips
Check for faded plastic trim
Check for foggy headlights
Excessively soiled convertible roof
Loose emblems and trim
Excessively dirty wheels
Paint in wheel wells
Condition of glass - water mark etching

Operational Issues - Interior

Customer’s personal items
Vacuuming and air purging process
Pet hair removal
Seating surfaces condition
Excessively dirty carpets/mats
Faded carpets
Vinyl and leather condition
Red stains/coffee stain removal
Headliner cleaning/condition
Foul odor removal process
Vacuuming and air purging

History of Base/Coat/Clear Coat Paints

EPA and auto paint companies involvement
Base Coat/Clear Coat Process
Pros and Cons of Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint
How to protect Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint
How to sell paint protection to prospects

Auto Detailing Clay

Benefits of using clay
Different clay grades and their use
How to sell clay detailing services

Service Menu Review - Features/Benefits

Review Engine compartment services and precautions
Review exterior detailing services
Review interior detailing services
Review added value services
Review detailing packages
Review New Vehicle Protection Packages
Review VIP Plans/Cosmetic Maintenance
Review the Spectrum Of Services

Equipment & Supplies Needed

Mobile wash equipment and trailers
Vacuums and extractors
Exterior Detailing Chemicals
Interior Detailing Chemicals
Supplies, products, and tools
Towels, applicators, and brushes
Detailing terms glossary

Marketing & Prospecting

Definition of marketing and prospecting
Chamber of commerce program and benefits
Promote at car clubs and show
Automotive business networking
Opportunities at dealerships
Opportunities on-site locations
Target market niches
Insurance companies
Affluent health clubs
Real estate agencies
Transportation companies
Stand alone car washes
Office building blitzes
Doctors/Hospitals
Flea Markets
On site promotions
Welcome wagon
Referral program
Over-spray removal accounts
Car rental agencies
Police and county vehicles
Food delivery service
Pet mobiles
Kid mobiles
Collector cars
Tractor trailer cabs

Reoccurring Revenue

Doing the job is only 1/2 the job
2 to 8 Rule
Customer retention
Marketing/sales funnel
Success and failure
Learn to listen to customer needs!
Propose a solution
Understand the "buying signs"
Understand the "right to fail"
Understand the "opportunity to win"

Costs and Profit Margins

Understanding your costs
Determine your margins
Look for ways to increase margins
Always maintain quality of service
Review hourly overhead formula
Determine what you should charge

Questions & Answers

Chemical and Equipment Overview

Polishes - Glazes - Compounds - Waxes - Sealants
Exterior Soaps, degreasers, cleaners
Interior Soaps and aerosols
Dressing products for exterior and interior
Plastic trim dyes
Carpet dyes
Non silicone products

Auto Detailing Tools and Accessories

Brushes
Chamois and wash mitts
Applicators and dressing pads
Towels and micro fiber products
Detailing tools and accessories
Bottles & chemical storage

Equipment Being Used For The Day

High speed rotary buffers (3)
Orbital polishers (4)
Hot water extractors
Air movers/interior dyes
Vapor steamers
High pressure washers
Low pressure washers
Air compressors
Generators
Mobile trailers

Exterior Wash, Prep and Engine

Check for any existing damage and document
Review washing steps
Tips to avoid scratching vehicle
Check for loose accessories
Select proper brushes
Select proper cleaners, degreasers
Wheels and wheel well cleaning
Door jamb degreasing
Bug removal
Engine compartment prep and cleaning
Moldings and trim cleaning
Prep rinse
Hand wash and rinse
Plastic bag test for contaminants
Claying of vehicle
Chamois drying and water blade use
Tar removal
Tape uneven body panels
Tape plastic trim, cracks, crevices

Exterior Detailing Training

Paint Condition and Inspection

Oxidized and faded paint
Clear coat environmentally polluted paints
Tree sap over-spray
Micro scratch removal (micro marring)
Water spots and acid rain removal
Road paint over-spray removal
Surface scratches

Exterior Buffing, Polishing and Sealing

Deep scratch removal through wet sanding
Various types of paint blemishes/issues
Rotary buffer techniques
Compounding and glazing techniques
Orbital polisher techniques
Wax and sealant application
Dressing of tires, wheel wells and trim
Smear-free cleaning of windows and mirrors
Tips for the perfect detail
Final hand polishing and buffing
Removal of fine swirls
How to create a showroom finish even if paint was severely damaged
Ongoing paint cosmetic maintenance
Use of extra light duty clay bar well after detail
Spray painting of exposed frame rails
Acid rain removal from glass
Final inspection of exterior
Presentation to customer

Interior Detailing Training

Inspection Of Interior

Check for damage components, missing buttons, levers, etc.
Check for and bag customer’s loose items
Check for unusual or potent odors
Look for red stains/coffee stains
Determine condition of leather and vinyl
Determine condition of upholstery

Vacuuming and Air Purging

Safety glasses • Floor boards • Under seats
Rear shelf • Console • Cracks and crevices

Interior Scrubbing Of Components

Headliner cleaning and precautions
Dashboard cleaning and detailing
Steering wheel and steering column cleaning
Door panel cleaning and detailing
Gas and brake pedal cleaning and safety precautions
Center console/glove compartment cleaning & detailing
Leather seat cleaning if vehicle is so equipped
Pre spot carpet/upholstery stains
Red stain/coffee stain removal
Traffic area soap application
Power scrubbing of heavily soiled areas including mats

Heated Interior Soil Extractor Usage

Major components of extractor equipment
Operation of extractor
Hands-on techniques of use of upholstery soil extraction
Hands-on techniques of use of carpet/mats soil extraction
Maintenance & prevention review of extractor
Check for faded carpets that may need dyed
Apply fabric protection to upholstery/carpets

Trunk Cleaning and Shampooing

Wear protective eyewear
Clean trunk underside lid and quick wax if needed
Purge compressed air onto carpet/floor to loosen debris
Hand scrub with shampoo then gently extract

Dressing, Chrome, & Plastic Trim

Hi gloss dressing of all vinyl components
Low gloss optional dressing of vinyl components
Aerosol spray dressing of ac vents/pockets/console
Conditioning of leather seating surfaces
Plastic and Chrome Trim hand polishing and smear removal
Wood grain cleaning and conditioning
Windows and mirror cleaning/polishing

Interior Final Inspection & Customer Prep

Check for smears and smudges • Check for lint deposits
Check for overall appearance of seats and carpets
Place static cling reminder sticker for next detailing service
Move vehicle outside and cover up or make contact with customer to have vehicle picked up or delivered
Customer presentation and walk around
Complete customer paperwork/ask for referrals

As you can see we cover a ton of information during this two day class. Many of our previous students have gone on to become very successful auto detailing entrepreneurs as mobile detailing operators, detail shop owners, professional detailers, and detail shop foreman. If you would like to register for this auto detail training seminar please contact a Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute representative or click here for a Student Enrollment Application.

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