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Master Detailer Training IMI QAP | Three Days | £1,509

(price breakdown: £1,200.00 + VAT + £69 IMI registration and certification)

Slims Official Certificate IMI

 

Detailing is the process of thorough cleansing and decontamination of a vehicle followed by paint enhancement with machine polishing, making it ready to receive the wax and finishing dressings that will bring the vehicle to show quality. The focus is on quality of finish and attention to the tiny details, producing a better-than-showroom shine that other methods are unable to achieve.

The candidate will undergo a 3-day training process that covers every aspect of detailing, including (but not limited to): correct wash, clean and preparation technique, an understanding of paint, machine polishing, protection, interior detailing and finishing touches.

The candidate will carry out the detail work on the  vehicle with constant demonstration, supervision and appraisal from the trainer. Should the candidate be considering taking up detailing as a profession, discussion of the considerations needed for such a business with respect to costings, best practice and work flow will occur throughout each day of the training.

Although the training is laid out in three modules, the flow during each day will vary as the candidate learns, adapts and gains confidence.

 

MODULE ONE: CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION & PREPARATORY WORK

Cleaning

This module covers all aspects of cleaning, decontaminating and preparing the vehicle for further work. It includes removal of tar, bird lime, brake dust, grease and other undesirable contaminants. it also includes discussion of product choices (such as the exclusive use of VOC compliant and biodegradable chemicals so as not to damage the vehicle or the environment) and efficiency/best cost practices vital to running a successful detailing business. The day concludes with interior detailing and the practices and products used.

Costing Appraisal

Up-selling based on the condition of the vehicle i.e. Decontamination, Engine bay, Exterior wash. Interior detail, leather treatment, fabric protector, wax or ceramic style glass sealant. Wheels off decontamination and wax. Machine polish exterior paint. Glass sealant.

Washing - Pre-wash (snow foam), "two-bucket" method with safe wash mitt, claying, tar removal, iron & fall out removers, cleaning door-shuts, safe drying with towels.

Engine bay detailing - Ensuring electronics & engine safety. Right type of products to use, process, application & finishing. Wheels-off detailing: Safely jacking vehicle & wheel removal & protection. Application of fall out remover, use of brushes. Glue & tar removal & re-applying of the wheel.

Interior - interior plastics & rubber, fabric cleaning and sealant protection, leather cleaning and sealant protection.

 

MODULE TWO: UNDERSTANDING OF PAINT, CORRECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND MACHINE POLISHING

Polishing

To get that better-than-showroom shine any car on the road will benefit from paint correction, be it a light enhancement or full-on correction. This module covers the process from start to finish, from understanding how paints and lacquers are applied and assessing and recognising different paint types right through to machine polishing itself, and how it can remove light scratches, swirls, bird lime and tree sap marks amongst other imperfections to reveal the true lustre of the paint. Depending on the colour of the paint and density of clear coat the candidate will be shown the correct machine, pad and polish combination together with the correct techniques needed to enhance any car. The candidate will gain vital hands-on experience of both rotary and dual-action machines, and the benefits and limitations of both.

Paint Correction

The car is now clean and decontaminated, inspect the car for any re-spray work, accident damage, smart repairs, dents, major scratches, incorrect panel gaps or anything that would suggest that the car has had after market repair work to the exterior painted surfaces. Use of 3M automotive masking tape to cover all external exposed plastics and rubbers. Using a paint depth gauge take 2-4 readings per panel to help assess the paint depth and to confirm your visual inspection of any repair work. Use a torch to reveal the swirl marks on the paint work.

Using the a polisher with cutting pad & compound to correct the vehicle, panel by panel. Inspection of work to see correction results until desired level of paint enhancement is achieved.

Moving on to application of polish with polishing pad to vehicle, finishing with inspection of the paint work with a torch to confirm that the swirls are removed.

Rotary Polisher Tuition, paintwork inspection, paint enhancement, polish application, swirl and surface scratch removal.

 

MODULE THREE: FINISHING TOUCHES

Finishing touches

Removal of masking tape. Application of panel wipe to remove any remaining residue and dust.

Paint sealant application techniques, problem rectification & buffing.

Wax application techniques & buffing, tyre dressing, glass cleaning.

 

  • IMI Master Detailer QAP Course Costings
  • IMI Master Detailer QAP £1,200.00 + VAT, for the three day course.
  • An additional cost of £58 is charged for the registration and IMI QAP Certificate on completion of the course.
  • A lunch is included in the cost of each days training attended. 
  • All students of the Slim’s Detailing academy will receive a gift box of products and Slim’s “Merch” when attending the Master Detailer course, contents subject to change from picture shown.

Certification and merchandise

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Maximum participants on each course is 4. 
  • Price shown is per person.
  • Slim's Rewards Points cannot be spent towards training courses.

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Get in touch with our team on 0333 222 9944, or drop us a line at training@morelli.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you and getting you enrolled and accredited as a Slim's Master Detailer!

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