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Car Detailing Fundamentals
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Offer ends 24 July 2026
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
30 CPD hours / points
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Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

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.

BONUS:

As part of your 1 FREE month membership access, you also gain free access to 300+ professional and personal development certified courses.

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

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Assessment details

Module Exams

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CPD

30 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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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

Who is this course for?

  • 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

Requirements

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

Career path

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

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