Detail Depot - Advanced Paint Correction & CQuartz UK 3.0 Masterclass (2 Days)

Turn your passion into a high-end service or fast-track your path to launching a commercial detailing business. Co-hosted by Detail Depot and Final Touch Wellington, this intensive 2-day masterclass delivers advanced, hands-on mastery in heavy multi-stage paint correction, defect levelling, and professional ceramic coating application using flagship CarPro chemistry.

Designed specifically for passionate vehicle owners, serious enthusiasts, and aspiring shop owners, this course skips the fluff to give you commercial-level proficiency, professional techniques, and real-world business insight in a dedicated training bay.

What You'll Learn

Day 1: Advanced Paint Correction & Defect Levelling

• Paint Gauge Diagnostics: Use electronic paint depth gauges to measure clear coat thickness across steel, aluminium, and composite panels to establish safe cutting limits.

• Heavy Cutting & Defect Removal: Master both Dual-Action and Rotary polishers. Learn multi-stage cutting techniques using CarPro UltraCut, wool, and microfiber pads to clear deep scratches, water spots, and heavy swirl marks.

• Clear Coat & Texture Management: Manage sticky clear coats, control surface heat, and level stubborn orange peel using CarPro Denim & Velvet pads without resorting to risky wet sanding.

• Jeweling & Refinement: Refine paint to a flawless mirror finish using CarPro Reflect to eliminate buffer trails and micro-marring, followed by double panel wipes with CarPro Eraser.

Day 2: CQuartz UK 3.0 Ceramic Coatings & Business Setup

• CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 Masterclass: Master the gold standard of prosumer ceramic coatings (50%+ SiO2 purity). Learn precise cross-hatch applicator techniques, flash time identification under high-CRI detail lights, and high-spot levelling.

• Top-Coating & Speciality Surfaces: Apply top-coats like CarPro Gliss 2.0 / Release for slickness and spot-prevention during curing, ceramic coating plastic trim/wheels with CarPro DLUX, and polishing/coating glass with CeriGlass and FlyBy30.

• Detailing Business Foundations: Learn how to package, price, and sell 1-step and 2-stage correction and coating services in the New Zealand market. Includes client handover strategies and recurring maintenance programs.

What’s Included

• 2 Days of Intensive Hands-On Training: Strictly limited class sizes (maximum 6 students) to guarantee extensive one-on-one supervised machine time.

• Lunch & Refreshments Provided: Included on both days.

• Official Certificate of Completion: Issued by Detail Depot.

• Detail Depot Trade Account Setup: Fast-track access to wholesale trade pricing on professional CarPro supplies to stock your business.

• Bonus Student Take-Home Professional Pack (Valued at over $280):

  • 1x CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 Ceramic Coating Kit (50ml)

  • 1x CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleaner (500ml)

  • 1x CarPro UltraCut Heavy Compound (250ml)

  • 1x CarPro Reflect Super Fine Finish Polish (250ml)

  • 1x CarPro Cut & Polish Pad Selection Pack

Course Details

• Location: Detail Depot / Final Touch Training Centre, Wellington

• Duration: 2 Days (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Daily)

• Prerequisites: Completion of the 1-Day Essential Course OR prior machine polishing experience recommended.

Take your skills to a commercial level. Class sizes are strictly capped to ensure maximum hands-on time—secure your place today!