Wet Sanding & Paint Correction w/Jason Killmer & Barry Theal

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Learn Wet Sanding from the Pros!

Detail King Training

Jason Killmer

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Barry Theal

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Machine Sanding

  • Paper styles film to disc
  • Backing plates / interface pads
  • Tool speed and arm speed
  • Residue management
  • Fluid control (amount of water )
  • Edge / contour sanding
  • Texture matching vs peel removal

Hand Sanding

  • Sand to improve not remove
  • Sandpaper Grits
  • Budget and time
  • Managing / setting expectations
  • Asking questions / gathering info
  • Evaluating pant condition
  • Performing a test spot

Correction Combos

  • Customer desired end result
  • What does customer want
  • What is customer paying for
  • Correction package vs flawless finish
  • 3 step vs 2 step vs 1 step

DA Polishing

  • Da theory
  • Machines: long throw vs short throw
  • Tool / arm speed
  • Backing plate theory
  • Pad theory and differences
  • Priming and residue management

Rotary Polishing

  • Rotary theory
  • Machines:  Rupes, Flex, Barjack, Dewalt
  • Tool / arm speed
  • Backing plates theory
  • Pad theory and differences
  • Pad priming and residue management

Finish Polishing

  • Orbital finishing vs rotary
  • Finishing hard vs soft paint
  • Working on resprayed panels vs oem
  • Final finishing / jeweling
  • Pad cleaning - hand vs machine
  • Final inspection

When

September 18th & 19th, 2026

Where

947 Old Frankstown Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Lodging

Hampton Inn in Monroeville PA
Our students receive a 20% discount off of their best available rates.

Call 412-380-4000 or reserve your room online. If calling, provide our booking code - 3141664

Cost

$2,495.00 Promo - $1,995.00

Class Size: 10 Students Max

Assisting Trainers

Jason Fung

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Frank Opice

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