As the official Flex Polisher training provider for the UK, UK Detailing Academy has worked with Flex to develop the Flexxperts course for professional detailers wanting to get the best from the Flex range of polishing machines and accessories, improve their technique, and machine polish the Flex way. Also run as a group several times a year in addition to the One to One option. For more information on the course itself, please see below. Please select from the available dates below, and then select your T-Shirt size and whether you would like to preorder a discounted machine for collection on the day at your included and exclusive Flexxpert discount rate. As part of Flex's commitment to enhanced development for users of our professional tool range, Flex UK have come together with the UK Detailing Academy to deliver the Flexperts Approved program. During this Flex Machine Polishing course, we aim to show delegates the full range that Flex tools have to offer, and at the same time deliver practical usage instructions for each tool to ensure you are getting the optimum performance and delivering the high-end quality Flex is known for worldwide. The Flexpert certification is designed to not only introduce you to the full range of Flex machine polishers and their use. We want you to gain the full benefit of our wealth of history and experience in the detailing market. During this session, you will learn more about pads, and the compound technology which accompanies them. Covering best practices and techniques will help you achieve immense results efficiently, and demonstrate the proficiency required to be awarded the Flexpert Approved Detailing Partner accreditation. The award represents an industry badge of your commitment to our high standards and knowledge which you can display to your clients, demonstrating that your business and brand's professional development and standards are associated with the world's premium polisher manufacturer. We will be covering a huge variety of detailing essential topics, starting with talking about Flex as a company and our shared ethos, before moving on to theory and demonstration of the tools, hopefully furthering existing knowledge and ensuring a consistent standard for all who work under the Flex badge. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Car Care Professionals Only Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included
A day packed with enthusiast detailer training and advice. The perfect course for detailing enthusiasts who have a passion for keeping their cherished vehicles in peak cosmetic condition, and who want to further their knowledge of detailing. The perfect course for car care enthusiasts who have a passion for keeping their cherished vehicles in peak cosmetic condition, and who want to further their knowledge of detailing. The course will guide the attendee through best practice processes of safe pressure & hand washing, decontamination, inspection, paint protection, mild paint correction and discuss/apply the various protection options on offer. Course Details: • Assessment of vehicle exterior & interior inspection. • Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the vehicle body: Washing processes, Pre-wash & snow foam, multi bucket methods, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices. • Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of alloy wheels. • Paintwork inspection using lighting techniques, depth gauges, and visual cues. Identifying areas of concern and how to address them. • Practical overview of machine polisher ranges and their usage. • Practical overview of various polishing compounds and pad combinations. • Paintwork and alloy wheel sealant protection options and application technique. • Glass cleansing and protection practical overview. • Detailing tips and tricks to give you the best results. You will have hands-on experience starting from the very beginning and working your way through all steps of a full enhancement detail, it will then be up to you to build on the knowledge you have gained by practising on your own vehicle, with ongoing support. The course is run from our fully equipped studio in the heart of Gloucestershire, with easy access to the M4/M5, and under an hour and a half to the M25. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included
Add a specialism and tap a new detailing market. Motorbike detailing is an untapped market for many detailers. Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles in a safe and effective manner, taking the guesswork out of a new sector. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place, and all training vehicles will be provided for you. Professional Motorcycle Detailing Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles. At the end of the course, you will sit a brief theory assessment to ensure the specific, and general, knowledge has been taken on board prior to the award of your qualification. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you Course Details: Health & Safety How to market yourself as a Motorcycle Detailer Safe handling of motorcycles - side/centre stands, paddock stands, jacking Assessment of motorbike condition Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the tank, fairings, screen and exposed surfaces: Washing processes, pre-wash & snow foam, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of wheels Suspension, running gear, swing arm and fork degreasing and cleaning Safe fairing panel removal Engine cleaning Chain and sprockets inspection, cleaning and re-lubrication Paintwork inspection and defect identification Introduction to small-area machine polishing equipment Perspex polishing Paint, plastic, wheel, metal, chrome, anodised, powder coat and anti-corrosion protection options Helmet and visor care Theory assessment This is a very intensive course if you have little experience, and we recommend that those new to the industry or with little experience use it as a bolt-on to another of our training courses. When you leave the Academy it will then be up to you to build on the knowledge you have gained by putting it into practice, with ongoing support from the training team. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Completion of Level 1, Level 1 Experience Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included Group Size One-to-One
Learn to push boundaries and perfect paintwork like never before.Our One-day sanding course for automotive paintwork is for experienced, high-end detailers looking to add to their portfolio with the ultimate refinement, along with the option to pre-purchase a machine pack - including Flex ORE 3-150 sander, Interface pad and sanding film kit, at a fantastic low price in advance, for collection on the day. Our one-day sanding and flatting course for automotive paintwork is for experienced detailers looking to add to their portfolio with the ultimate refinement and correction technique to improve results, and productivity, and add a valuable and marketable service to their business. Sanding is a skill which can be used to perfect and rectify the harshest repairable damage and imperfect paintwork. Using a range of tools from electric and pneumatic sanders to specialist tools and compounds, you will work through the day to perfect a series of ever more challenging panels under the watchful eye of our instructors who are there to guide and demonstrate every step. wet sanding is a critically difficult skill which can bring high-yield finishes to a detailing portfolio and turn around the most challenging and rewarding of projects. Course fees cover all materials and lunch, with the day starting at 9.30 and running to around 4.30 pm. You also have the option to pre-purchase the Machine add-on pack - a Flex ORE 3-150 - at a fantastic low price in advance, for collection on the day. Because of the high demand and complexity of the skill, all attendees will need a working knowledge of machine polishers - both rotary and DA - and confidence in heavy correction to benefit from this course as it assumes a high level of competency prior to taking on the most challenging work in a detailers arsenal. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Group Size One-to-One Experience / Qualification Competent with a machine polisher Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included
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