Take your paint correction skills to the next level with Detail King's Advanced Wet Sanding & Paint Correction Training, led by industry experts Jason Killmer and Barry Theal. This intensive, hands-on course is designed for detailers who want to confidently perform advanced defect removal while understanding when, where, and how to safely wet sand modern automotive finishes.

Throughout the training, you'll gain real-world experience working on multiple vehicles with varying paint systems and clear coat hardness levels. You'll learn professional techniques for removing deep scratches, orange peel, sanding marks, oxidation, and other paint defects using both hand sanding and machine sanding methods before refining the finish through multi-stage compounding and polishing.

In addition to advanced paint correction, students will receive expert instruction on paint evaluation, tool and abrasive selection, inspection lighting, workflow efficiency, and proper surface preparation. The course also includes business-focused education covering premium service pricing, customer communication, and strategies for adding high-profit paint correction services to your detailing business.

Whether you're looking to master wet sanding or elevate the quality of your correction work, this course provides the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to produce exceptional results safely and consistently.

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During this comprehensive hands-on training, students will learn professional paint correction techniques from industry leaders while working on real vehicles in a controlled training environment.

Hands-On Wet Sanding & Paint Correction

• Understanding paint systems and measuring clear coat thickness
• Selecting the proper sanding methods for different paint defects
• Hand wet sanding using sanding blocks and various grit abrasives
• Machine wet sanding techniques for larger surface corrections
• Proper sanding pattern, pressure, lubrication, and defect removal
• Blending repaired areas into surrounding panels
• Eliminating orange peel, scratches, oxidation, etching, and severe defects
  

Professional Paint Correction

• Choosing the correct polishers for every application
• Rotary, Dual Action, Long-Throw, and Forced Rotation polisher training
• Test spot procedures and correction planning
• Heavy compounding techniques
• Multi-stage polishing and finish refinement
• Pad, compound, and polish selection for various paint systems
• Maximizing gloss while safely preserving clear coat

Surface Preparation & Protection

• Paint decontamination and inspection processes
• Surface cleaning and panel preparation
• Removing polishing oils and residues
• Preparing paint for ceramic coating application
• Quality control and final inspection techniques

Business & Professional Development

• Understanding the science behind modern ceramic coatings
• Selling premium paint correction services
• Pricing advanced correction packages for maximum profitability
• Upselling and cross-selling ceramic coatings and paint protection
• Building customer confidence through professional consultation

What You'll Leave With

• Advanced wet sanding knowledge and hands-on experience
• Professional-level paint correction techniques
• Increased confidence working on multiple paint systems
• Skills to safely correct severe paint defects
• Strategies to increase revenue through premium detailing services
• Certification recognizing your advanced training and expertise (where applicable)

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• When: Friday & Saturday, 9/18-9/19 from 8:30AM-4:30PM – View Upcoming Seminar dates
• Where: 947 Old Frankstown Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15239
• Lodging: Discounted Rates are available at the Hampton Inn in Monroeville PA. Detail King 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.

*We include coffee, snacks, and juice in the morning, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. All training materials and supplies needed are provided. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded a framed certificate.

*We include coffee, snacks, and juice in the morning, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. All training materials and supplies needed are provided. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded a framed certificate.

*Registration for the class is NON-REFUNDABLE, if you are unable to attend, you may reschedule or use the credit towards other products offered by Detail King.