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Car Detailing Training Seminar 2 Day Class – California

Car Detailing Training Class – Southern California

If your primary purpose in attending a Car Detailing Seminar in Orange County, CA is to learn the ropes about successfully operating your own business, you’re going to have to get your hands dirty! We’re not here to show you some videos, or have you memorize details from an outdated workbook, or deaden your mind with boring tutorials. The entire weekend you will be amazed with what you learn. Whether you have been in business for several years or just starting out our goal is to exceed your expectations. And according to our student testimonials we consistently accomplish that goal. The 2021 California Technician Program Seminar Dates are displayed below. Detail King Car Detailing Training Institute provides business training and hands on detailing training to both new and seasoned auto detailing entrepreneurs. Upon completion of the program each individual will receive a framed Certificate Of Completion. We also have a 3 day training program in Pittsburgh PA (Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute) that teaches auto reconditioning services in addition to the auto detailing training. With the program in Pittsburgh all graduates will be awarded a diploma. Special Start Up Packages will be available to purchase at a discounted cost for the individuals attending our seminars in Orange County, CA.

If you’re attending a Detail King Car Detailing Training Seminar, you’re going to actually detail a specially selected vehicle from tires to rooftop — all with the assistance of our certified trainers, Detail King team members and your fellow seminar students. You will be assigned to a specific vehicle along with some of the other students and a team of Detail King Certified Trainers. You will actually be detailing a pre owned vehicle that has swirls in the paint, oxidation, water spots etc. The interior will be extra dirty with soiled carpets, dirty leather, stained cloth seats, horrible headliners and miserable windows and mirrors. Your goal is to turn that dirty, dull, and stinky vehicle into a front line ready vehicle, you will actually help increase the value of that vehicle by several hundred dollars. What this all means is you will learn how to knock your customers socks off! 10 Tips For Starting a Car Detailing Business.

Our 2 day Technician Program training seminars are held almost every month just in south Orange County. Day one is all classroom training, the intent is to teach you how to start, operate and grow a car detailing business, basically how to run a car detailing business. This is where you will learn about developing a sound business plan. You will also learn how to determine the demand in your area and what type of location you should choose or be a mobile operator. The course will also review the types of permits and licenses you may need. We will focus much of the Marketing & Advertising segments on how to Brand your business through the use of a web site and using the various popular social media channels like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and SnapChat.

Day two you’ll have the opportunity to try out all of the various car detailing equipment offerings and the many different detailing products and accessories that we offer through Detail King. This is where the rubber meets the road, with our certified car detailing trainers showing you the proper methods and procedures for using high speed buffers, DA orbital polishers like Rupes and Flex, interior carpet extractors, vapor steamers, Tornadors, detailing brushes, microfiber towels and just about everything else you would need to make a dull and dirty car look, feel and smell new again.

Jimmy Williams, while a freshman in college enrolled and graduated from our training program a few years back. Jump forward 2 years later, Jimmy has been operating a part-time auto detailing business while majoring in Entrepreneurship and innovation at Butler University in Indiana. Detail King recently offered Jimmy a paid internship for the summer to work with our CEO Nick Vacco and the DK Marketing Team. To learn more about Jimmy’s journey since he graduated from our training course be sure to watch this video!

Be sure to check out the 3 videos below of “The Impossible Detail” that our previous classes accomplished with what we call “detailing one of the dirtiest cars in history.” In the first video a few our Detail King Team members removed the algae and moss. Then two recent training classes go to work on this 1982 190E Mercedes, Watch: Impossible Detail Exterior Training – Impossible Detail Interior Training.

To get an idea of the course agenda, take a look at the detailed curriculum offered on Day 1 and the training you will undergo on Day 2.

Why Choose Detail King for Auto Detailing Training?

What makes us qualified to dispense all this knowledge and on-the-job training? First off, Nick Vacco, our president and founder, has been conducting car detailing training seminars since 2001, educating more than 1,200 students. Today, a staff of certified instructors with more than 70 years of combined experience assists him.

If you’re still hesitant about signing up for one of our certified auto detailing seminars, here’s what we’d like you to do. Shop around. Ask questions. For instance, ask how long have they been in business? Do you actually detail a real dull and dirty vehicle to it’s completion? Upon completion of the program do you receive certificate of completion signed by a veteran detailer of 35+ years? It’s your future, and starting off with a qualified auto detailing training program is absolutely essential to your success. This short video provides a perfect example of what you will see, and potentially learn, and hopefully execute after you become certified at training!

All Detail King Car Detailing Training Institute individuals that complete the course will receive a special Detail King Certified eLogo that you can place on your web site. When your customers click on it, it will connect to a special landing page on our web site that explains that you have been Certified by Detail King! This will help you book more appointments.

Graduates will also receive a 6″ “Certified Car Detailer” sticker that can be proudly placed and displayed on your mobile rig or your shop door. This will show your customers and prospects that you have been certified at the Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute which is actually a Big deal! This will help separate your business from your competitors as it will add credibility to what you do.

Certified Car Detailer

Seminar Details:

Presented by: Nick Vacco; Founder of Detail King & Detail King Auto Detailing Training Institute
Zach Youngquist; President of Detail King Express & Jason McBride; President of Bling Bling Detail King
When: View Upcoming Seminar dates below. Click here to view highlights videos from past ADTI seminars. And visit our Educational Seminar Testimonials page to hear what others are saying about our seminars.
Where: Orange County, CA – Both days of the Technician Program Seminar takes place at the Detail King Car Detailing Training Institute.
For lodging accommodations we recommend using the link below to find a motel or hotel that best suites your needs and budget. There are many reasonably priced lodging options if you are coming from out of town. This link will connect you to several motel and hotel lodging options in the San Clemente area: https://bit.ly/2Ml0q62
Class Cost: Only $695 per person for both days of the car detailing training seminar. Also included is a continental breakfast; coffee, tea, juice and donuts, a catered lunch and refreshments each day. All training materials needed are provided for both days of classes including a presentation binder for the business day class.

Who Should Attend the 2-Day Technician Automotive Detailing Course?

Here’s who should consider attending auto detailing training offered by Detail King:

Future car detailing business owners and entrepreneurs
Current auto detailing business owners,
Managers and sales personnel from anywhere in the country or abroad (you do not have to be from California to attend).

This course are meant for both mobile and fixed auto detail shop operators. If you are in the car detailing business or are thinking about starting your own part-or full-time detailing business, you should not miss our educational car detailing training events.

Car wash owners and operators are also urged to attend if thinking about adding car detailing or express car detailing an existing operation. For individuals who are interested in changing careers and seeking gainful employment in this field, our course will serve to be extremely helpful. The cost for this 2 day seminar is only $695 and includes a framed certificate of completion, signed by Nick Vacco, a 35 year veteran in the auto detailing industry.

Technician Car Detailing Course: Day 1 – Saturday

Technician Car Detailing Course: Day 2 – Sunday

Laying Out The Groundwork

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

Setting Up Shop/Mobile Operation

Choose 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 requiring compliance

Advertising & Promotion

Choose a business name
Develop 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 a vehicle needs
Determine paint condition
Check for environmental fallout
Check for paint overspray
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 at 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
Overspray removal accounts
Car rental agencies
Police and county vehicles
Food delivery services
Pet mobiles
Kid mobiles
Collector cars
Tractor trailer cabs

Reoccurring Revenue

Doing the job is only half 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

Understand 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

The students are able to ask any questions to the instructors before the class ends.

Chemical and Equipment Overview

Polishes – glazes – compounds – waxes – sealants
Exterior soaps, degreasers, cleaners
Interior soaps and aerosols
Dress 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
Handwash 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 overspray
Micro scratch removal (micro marring)
Water spots and acid rain removal
Road paint overspray removal
Surface scratches

Exterior Buffing, Polishing and Sealing

Deep scratch removal through wet sanding
Various paint blemish 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 • floorboards • 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
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 for use of upholstery soil extraction
Hands-on techniques for use of carpet/mats soil extraction
Maintenance & prevention review of extractor
Check for faded carpets that may need dye
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

High-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 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

By now you realize that we cover a ton of information during this two-day class. Many of the individuals who have completed our course have gone on to become successful car detailing entrepreneurs as mobile detailing operators, detail shop owners, professional detailers, and detail shop foreman.

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Technician Program Dates – Orange County, CA (All dates are Saturday – Sunday)

DETAIL KING CAR DETAILING TRAINING CLASSES

Orange County, CA
724-325-0008 – Ask for Brandon Nease
Call: 724-325-0008 To Reserve Your Registration
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