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Sterling Purity · Detailing Academy

Professional training

Transparent prices · structured programmes

Hands-on programmes at our studio - the same tiered format used by leading UK detailing academies: one-day specialist blocks through to a three-day maximum qualification. Small groups, certificates, real vehicles.

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PPF
Correction
Ceramic
Valeting
Studio
Certificates
Sterling Purity
Academy
PPF
Correction
Ceramic
Valeting
Studio
Certificates
Sterling Purity
Academy
Hours 9:00 - 16:00 daily
Group Up to 6 people
Venue On-site at our studio
Certificates Issued per course

Perfect your craft

You get clear modules, controlled practice, and honest product science - the same depth clients expect from a serious detailing school, delivered under our studio standards.

How we teach

Each day mixes diagnosis, safe preparation, correction or protection work, and quality checks - the same rhythm we use on customer vehicles, so skills transfer straight to paid jobs.

Courses & prices

Every course runs on-site with limited places. Expand any row for the full topic list.

Prices per person (pp), including VAT unless your booking states otherwise. Dates are announced in advance - contact us to reserve a seat.

Certificate

Basic course - with certificate

All fundamental knowledge and hands-on techniques for professional vehicle valeting and correct use of studio-grade chemistry and tools.

1 day 9:00 - 16:00
Programme
  • Vehicle check
  • Diagnosis
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Engine cleaning and sealing
  • Paintwork restoration (introductory level)
  • Interior cleaning
  • Paintwork structure - fundamentals
  • Determining paintwork condition
  • Polishing techniques - rotary and orbital
  • Paintwork inspection
  • Sealants - core theory
  • Applying sealants
  • Final check
Certificate

Machine polishing course - with certificate

Focused, practical machine polishing: we work on your priority areas using structured procedures so you can refine technique and build speed safely.

1 day 9:00 - 16:00
Programme
  • Diagnosis
  • Define focus areas (please specify when booking)
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Paintwork structure
  • Determining paintwork condition
  • Polishing techniques - rotary and orbital
  • Sanding techniques
  • Individual focal points
  • Special applications
  • Final check
Certificate

Coatings course - with certificate

Full preparation of paintwork for protection layers. Wax, polymer and ceramic coating systems are explained and applied with emphasis on professional finishing standards.

1 day 9:00 - 16:00
Programme
  • Diagnosis
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Paintwork preparation - rotary and orbital
  • Wax sealants / polymer sealants / ceramic sealants - theory
  • Hands-on application of sealant types
  • Final check
Certificate

2-day detailer course

A comprehensive hands-on programme covering basic and expert-level workflows with strong emphasis on machine polishing - ideal for a solid studio foundation and faster daily throughput.

2 days 9:00 - 16:00
Programme

Day 1

  • Optimal workplace setup
  • Vehicle check
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Paintwork preparation
  • Paint condition analysis
  • Product application
  • Engine cleaning and sealing
  • Paint enhancement
  • Seats and carpet
  • Headliner, cockpit and leather
  • Plastic and glass cleaning

Day 2

  • Polishing techniques and focal points
  • Understanding paint layers
  • Polish analysis
  • Sanding techniques
  • Machine polishing
  • Pads and machines - combinations
  • Error correction with machines
  • Sealants
  • Wax vs polymer vs ceramic coatings
  • Premium ceramic coating - practical session
  • Final check and summary
Certificates ×3

3-day intensive - maximum qualification

Our deepest studio programme: basic valeting, machine polishing and coatings delivered back-to-back. Very intensive - maximum information and supervised practice. Certificates issued for each completed block.

3 days 9:00 - 16:00
Programme

Day 1

  • Studio orientation · detailing business essentials
  • Chemicals and product theory
  • Vehicle check and diagnosis
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Engine cleaning and sealing
  • Vehicle decontamination
  • Interior vehicle check and diagnosis
  • Upholstery cleaning and extraction
  • Leather cleaning and protection
  • Plastics cleaning and protection
  • Glass cleaning
  • Odour removal

Day 2

  • Theory of polishing
  • Polishes and pads - fundamentals
  • Paintwork structure - fundamentals
  • Determining paintwork condition
  • Paintwork inspection
  • Polishing techniques - rotary / orbital
  • Polish and pad combinations
  • Practical polishing

Day 3

  • Practical polishing continued
  • Headlight restoration
  • Tyre dressings
  • Plastic restoration
  • Coatings theory - wax / polymer / ceramic
  • Application of sealants
  • Wheel coating
  • Practical coating application
  • Plastic coating
  • Final check
  • Awards and presentations

Studio workflow

The sequence behind a full correction detail.

  1. 1 Wheels
  2. 2 Pre-wash
  3. 3 Wash
  4. 4 Decon
  5. 5 Polish
  6. 6 Protect
  7. 7 Interior
  8. 8 Finish

What you gain

  • ✓ Clear progression from wash to coatings
  • ✓ Hands-on time with instructor feedback
  • ✓ Certificates that match your completed level
  • ✓ Support after training for your first commercial jobs

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