Presented by Car Candy Detailing Products
Ready to launch your own successful detailing business? Join us for our two-day beginner's course—Detailing Essentials: Basics to Profitability—designed to provide you with the foundational skills, practical training, and business insights needed to turn your passion into profit.
Whether you're new to detailing or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this course is packed with actionable knowledge and hands-on learning to get you back in the shop and making money fast.
Day 1: Vehicle Prep & Interior Detailing Fundamentals
Sponsored by Car Candy Detailing Products
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Entrepreneurial Mindset – Learn what it means to be an entrepreneur in the detailing industry.
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Shop Setup & Supplies – Overview of basic tools, chemicals, and efficient layout for a productive workspace.
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Vehicle Prep Techniques – Discover best practices for washing and prepping vehicles prior to detailing.
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Service Add-Ons – Explore upsell opportunities and add-on services that increase ticket value.
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Interior Detailing – Learn cleaning, conditioning, and protection techniques for carpets, leather, plastics, and more.
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Hands-On Practice – Work on real vehicles using Car Candy products with guidance from industry pros.
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Interactive Q&A – Wrap up the day by getting your questions answered by experienced instructors.
Day 2: Basic Paint Correction & Protection
Sponsored by Car Candy Detailing Products
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Paint Correction 101 – Introduction to machine polishing and correcting paint defects.
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Hands-On Workshop – Use DA polishers and Car Candy compounds in a guided training environment.
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Intermediate Correction & Coatings – Step up to more advanced polishing techniques and observe a live demo of a Last Step Product (LSP) or ceramic coating application.
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Open Shop Session – Apply what you’ve learned with real-time feedback from instructors.
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Final Q&A + Certification – Address remaining questions and receive your Certificate of Completion.
What You'll Gain:
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Confidence in washing, prepping, and detailing any vehicle
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Knowledge of interior and exterior detailing processes
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Hands-on experience with professional-grade products
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Business foundations and pricing strategies
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A certification to back up your skills
Course Information
- TIME: 9 am-5 pm
- LOCATION: Car Supplies Warehouse - Romeoville (1229 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446)
- COURSE: Basics to Profitability
- SPOTS AVAILABLE: 12
- INSTRUCTORS: Mike Rhines and Jason Otterness
- CERTIFICATION: Each student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course
TRAVEL INFORMATION AND MEALS
- Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW) are the same distance from the Romeoville location.
- Registration fees cover the class only.
- Airfare, hotel, and other transportation are not included
- We recommend Hilton Garden Inn Bolingbrook
Address: 135 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Phone: (630) 771-1500 - We will provide lunch for each day your course is in session. Coffee, water, and snacks will also be available.
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Presented by Car Candy Detailing Products
Ready to launch your own successful detailing business? Join us for our two-day beginner's course—Detailing Essentials: Basics to Profitability—designed to provide you with the foundational skills, practical training, and business insights needed to turn your passion into profit.
Whether you're new to detailing or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this course is packed with actionable knowledge and hands-on learning to get you back in the shop and making money fast.
Day 1: Vehicle Prep & Interior Detailing Fundamentals
Sponsored by Car Candy Detailing Products
-
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Learn what it means to be an entrepreneur in the detailing industry.
-
Shop Setup & Supplies – Overview of basic tools, chemicals, and efficient layout for a productive workspace.
-
Vehicle Prep Techniques – Discover best practices for washing and prepping vehicles prior to detailing.
-
Service Add-Ons – Explore upsell opportunities and add-on services that increase ticket value.
-
Interior Detailing – Learn cleaning, conditioning, and protection techniques for carpets, leather, plastics, and more.
-
Hands-On Practice – Work on real vehicles using Car Candy products with guidance from industry pros.
-
Interactive Q&A – Wrap up the day by getting your questions answered by experienced instructors.
Day 2: Basic Paint Correction & Protection
Sponsored by Car Candy Detailing Products
-
Paint Correction 101 – Introduction to machine polishing and correcting paint defects.
-
Hands-On Workshop – Use DA polishers and Car Candy compounds in a guided training environment.
-
Intermediate Correction & Coatings – Step up to more advanced polishing techniques and observe a live demo of a Last Step Product (LSP) or ceramic coating application.
-
Open Shop Session – Apply what you’ve learned with real-time feedback from instructors.
-
Final Q&A + Certification – Address remaining questions and receive your Certificate of Completion.
What You'll Gain:
-
Confidence in washing, prepping, and detailing any vehicle
-
Knowledge of interior and exterior detailing processes
-
Hands-on experience with professional-grade products
-
Business foundations and pricing strategies
-
A certification to back up your skills
Course Information
- TIME: 9 am-5 pm
- LOCATION: Car Supplies Warehouse - Romeoville (1229 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446)
- COURSE: Basics to Profitability
- SPOTS AVAILABLE: 12
- INSTRUCTORS: Mike Rhines and Jason Otterness
- CERTIFICATION: Each student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course
TRAVEL INFORMATION AND MEALS
- Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW) are the same distance from the Romeoville location.
- Registration fees cover the class only.
- Airfare, hotel, and other transportation are not included
- We recommend Hilton Garden Inn Bolingbrook
Address: 135 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Phone: (630) 771-1500 - We will provide lunch for each day your course is in session. Coffee, water, and snacks will also be available.