Car Detailing Fundamentals

Keep your car looking brand new without spending a ton of money.

Join Jon Delieu, who chronicles his car detailing journey on the YouTube channel Forensic Detailing, as he teaches you how to properly care for your car, inside and out.

Whether you are a car enthusiast, professional driver or just want to give your ride some TLC, our car detailing course will teach you how to handle your car like a professional.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:

• 60-Day access - Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

What you will learn

Explore how to detail a car by learning:

• What you need to build your own car detailing kit, including picking the right tools, machines and chemicals for your car

• How to clean car seats, leather upholstery, glass and every other interior surface

• Tips and tricks to properly detail the exterior of your car, including the engine bay, alloy wheels and tires

• How to protect your car from rust and weather damage

• Proper decontamination and machine polishing techniques

Car Detailing Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

1.1. Meet Jon Delieu: Detailer, automotive vlogger, product tester, and YouTuber

1.2. Course overview

1.3. What is detailing and why is it important?

1.4. More than metal: The various surfaces used in cars

1.5. Understanding the chemicals used in car detailing

1.6. What tools do you need to detail cars?

Module 2: Properly Detailing Car Exteriors

2.1. A complete introduction to the car washing process

2.2. What is the difference between a prep wash and a maintenance wash?

2.3. How to properly prep wash a car

2.4. How to properly safe wash a car

2.5. The importance of safely drying a car

2.6. How to detail an engine bay

2.7. Cleaning alloy wheels and tires

Module 3: The Complete Guide to Decontamination

3.1. What is decontamination?

3.2. Inspecting for contamination buildup

3.3. What tools do you need to remove decontamination?

3.4. A practical demonstration of decontamination

Module 4: Perfect Machine Polishing

4.1. Why do you need to machine polish cars?

4.2. What tools do you need to properly machine polish a car?

4.3. A practical demonstration of machine polishing

Module 5: Properly Detailing Car Interiors

5.1. Should you detail the interior before or after washing?

5.2. Vacuum like a pro: Interior dust extraction

5.3. How to clean every interior surface of your car

5.4. The fundamentals of automotive leather care

5.5. How to clean upholstery

5.6. How to clean automotive glass

Module 6: Last Stage Protection

6.1. Why do you need last stage protection?

6.2. Wax, Sealant and Ceramic: What is the difference?

6.3. How to dress a tire

6.4. An overview of other detailing services

6.5. Thank you and goodbye

• All car owners who want to take good care of their investments

• Professional drivers who want to keep their rides spic, span and gleaming

• Car sales professionals who want to impress customers with the quality of their cars

• Anyone interested in starting their own auto detailing business

This Car Detailing course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Take your first step towards working in the automotive or driving industries

No matter what your profession, impress your clients and customers with the care and detail you put into your car

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - £18.99

ICOES Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - £23.99

ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy

Hard copy certificate - £29.99

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Digital certificate - £39.99