Detail King LP's Advanced Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Certification Class is a 2-day Class and our next class is on May 14th & 15th, 2026. Students will learn and perform various wet sanding techniques, perform paint correction on multiple vehicles with different clear coat systems, and become certified Jade Installers. Most of the training will be hands-on in our training facility, however there will be some classroom instruction regarding the science behind the coatings, along with how to upsell and cross-sell these services.

Hands-On Training:

• Polisher selection and training on multiple polisher types with various polisher movements (orbital, long-throw, forced rotation, etc.)
• Spot testing on panels to see differences in correction between sanding, compounding, polishing, and waxing
• Hand sanding in spots with a sanding block on deep imperfections
• Polisher sanding of spots sanded by hand to blend with surrounding areas
• Polisher sanding of complete panels for extreme correction and practice
• Paint correction using various compounds on multiple paint finishes to remove heavy imperfections in the paint
• Polishing using various polishes on multiple paint finishes to refine surface and get paint ready for protection
• Cleaning and prep steps to prepare the surfaces to be coated and ensure that all oils and dust have been removed
• Application process for silica and graphene coatings (paint, trim, glass, wheels, tires, interior)
• How to fix mistakes during application process
• How to perform follow-up washing and maintenance services

Classroom Training:

• What are ceramic coatings are and how do they work
• Hardness ratings and meaning
• How to sell ceramic coating services with features and benefits
• Items needed and necessary prep work
• How to formulate pricing and estimates
• Educating customers and upselling techniques
• Maintenance plans to offer customers
• Realistic expectations of ceramic protection and misconceptions

• When: Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-5:00PM
• 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: ***$995*** for training only, or add Ceramic Started Kit for an additional $600!
• Group: Class Size Is Limited

*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.

Optional Supply Kit

• JADE OBSIDIAN – Graphene PRO Ceramic Coating (60ml)
• Jade Emerald – Quartz PRO Premium Ceramic Coating (60ml)
• Jade Ruby Spray Coating (12 oz)
• Jade Amethyst – Glass Ceramic Coating (60ml)
• Jade Pearl – Leather & Vinyl Ceramic Coating (60ml)
• Acrylic In & Out (1 Pint)
• Jade A65 Fabric Guard (1 Pint)
• Wipe Clean (1 Gallon)
• Wash & Graph (1 Quart)
• Jade Detox Wash & Seal (1 Quart)
• Caliber PLUS Silica Polish (1 Quart)
• Reboot Silica Spray (1 Pint)
• Detail King Premium Coating Applicator (15)
• The Rag Company Edgeless Pearl Coating Towels (24)

*This kit includes enough product to prep, coat and maintain at least 6 to 8 vehicles, which can generate $5,000+ of profitable sales.

*All of these items included is enough Jade product to prep, coat and maintain at least 6 to 8 vehicles, which can generate $5,000+ of profitable sales. Both the Jade Ice and the Jade Quartz products that are included with this kit are the Professional Installer series.

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