Detail King LP is happy to announce that we will be hosting a 2-Day Rupes BigFoot Paint Correction & Enhancement Class on June 20th & 21st. This 2-day intermediate class is ideal for technicians or enthusiasts with some polishing experience who want to take their paint correction skills to the next level! The seminar includes a mixture of both classroom theory as well as hands-on paint correction techniques to make sure that the students learn everything they need to perform professional-grade paint correction services. This seminar is packed full of knowledge and will cover everything from wet sanding severe defects, to high level polishing using all of the BigFoot machine movement types, to a wide range of paint correction topics!

Who should attend: This class is beneficial for anyone looking to enhance their paint correction skills and gain confidence/knowledge when it comes to performing high-quality and in-depth paint correction services. Now is the perfect opportunity to LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE PROS – TODD HELME, DUFFY CINK & ROBYN SWEET of RUPES USA!

Classroom Training:

  • Rupes Introduction & History
  • Paint Correction defined
  • Technology behind a Dual Action Polisher
  • How to maximize performance
  • Proper machine selection
  • Overview of BigFoot System

Shop Training:

  • Machine sanding to remove defects
  • Refinement sanding to prepare paint for high-level polishing
  • Preventing dieback during intense paint correction
  • Techniques for operating Random Orbital, Gear Driven, and Rotary polishers
  • Technique adjustments for different paint conditions
  • Variables of different paint systems
  • Edgework techniques
  • Trouble-shooting of common paint correction problems

Seminar Details:

  • When: 8:00AM-4:30PM, April 11th – 12th
  • 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.
  • Cost: $499 (cost includes a $100 credit towards a Rupes polisher OR a $50 credit towards polishes/pads)

*We include coffee, juice, breakfast snacks in the mornings, along with a hot lunch, and refreshments each day. All training materials and supplies needed are provided.

Don’t wait to register! Sign up NOW to guarantee a seat at our 2 Day Rupes BigFoot Paint Correction & Enhancement Class, on April 11th – 12th in Pittsburgh PA. 

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