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Auto detailing technician

Become a Professional Auto Detailing Technician – Learn all you need at ITA

Duration of training: 3 weekends (6 days)
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Description of the training

Train With the Best – ITA is a top-rated Auto Detailing school in QC, backed by over 200 five-star reviews on Google.

Transform vehicles inside and out with professional detailing skills!

You’ll start by learning how to perform a deep clean—inside and out—including vacuuming, stain removal, and proper surface preparation. Special attention is given to understanding chemical usage and safety, ensuring you know how to choose and handle the right products safely for each task. Then, you’ll move on to paint protection techniques using waxes, polymer sealants, and ceramic coatings, along with light restoration methods to bring faded surfaces back to life. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with expert tools, techniques, and insider tips trusted by top professionals—skills that are highly valued in dealerships, detail shops, and the high-end auto care market.

 

Whether it’s restoring clarity to headlights, enhancing paint depth, reconditioning interiors, or maintaining a like-new finish, you’ll learn how to elevate the look and value of any car, truck, and RV.

 

What You’ll Learn

At ITA, you’ll get hands-on experience with professional tools, techniques, and real-life scenarios, including:

  • Deep interior and exterior reconditioning

  • Advanced polishing and buffing

  • Headlight and engine bay restoration

  • Safety practices for handling chemicals, tools, and equipment

  • Working with professional-grade tools, buffers, and detailing chemicals

  • Paint correction and ceramic coating application

  • Stone chip repair (FLR) to fix minor paint damage and protect vehicle surfaces

  • Wet sanding, a high-level technique essential in body shops

  • Vehicle inspection, customer service, and how to set up your own detailing business (including Mobile business).

You’ll work with the top equipment and products in the industry, including System X, Gtechniq, Sonax, Koch, 3M, Rupes, and Makita.

 

Why Choose ITA?

  • Industry-recognized certification upon completion

  • Elite certified instructors with over 25 years of global experience worldwide

  • Training applicable to all vehicles – cars, boats, RVs.

  • Ongoing support after training from your instructors

  • Exclusive discounts on tools and products from our partner, Bocar

  • Small class sizes and training every month

 

Course Objectives:

  • Discover the difference between detailing and basic car washing—and why professional detailing matters

  • Master industry techniques, tools, and best practices

  • Gain hands-on experience using safe and effective methods

 

Career Paths in Auto Detailing:

  • Automotive Detailing (cars, trucks, and SUVs)

  • Recreational Vehicle Detailing

  • Entrepreneurship – including mobile detailing and custom services

 

 

The modules present in the training

 

  • Interior Detailing – deep cleaning, stain removal, and upholstery care

  • Leather & Vinyl Cleaning – proper care and restoration of interior surfaces

  • Exterior Detailing – washing, complete decontamination, and finishing techniques

  • Wheel Polishing – restore shine and remove brake dust buildup

  • Engine Bay Detailing – safe and effective cleaning of under-the-hood components

  • Headlight Restoration – improve clarity, safety and night visibility

  • Chemical Decontamination – remove embedded contaminants from surfaces

  • Paint Protection & Correction – waxes, sealants, ceramic coatings, and paint gauge use

  • FLR (Stone Chip Repair) – fast and effective repair of minor paint damage

  • Scratch Repair – light-to-moderate scratch and swirl removal

  • Wet Sanding – advanced technique for leveling and refining paint

  • Buffing & Polishing – high-speed techniques for a flawless finish

  • Plastic, Rubber & Chrome Restoration – revive faded trim and accents

  • Upholstery Detailing – clean, refresh, and protect fabric and leather

  • All About Paint Technology – understand paint systems and how to work with them

  • Removing Paint Defects – identify and eliminate imperfections

  • Application of Ceramic Coating – apply long-lasting protection with advanced products

  • Sales & Marketing – how to attract and keep clients

  • Selling Your Services – confidently price and present your offerings

  • Tips, Tricks & Pro Secrets – industry insights to work faster and smarter

  • On-Site Hands-On Practice – real-world experience with expert feedback

Career Opportunities

Career Outlook

Auto detailing is more than just a job—it’s a gateway to high-demand careers and exciting entrepreneurial paths. Whether you want to work at a dealership, auction, rental agency, or custom shop, or start your own mobile or specialty detailing business, the possibilities are wide open. This fast-paced, hands-on industry is constantly evolving with new tools, techniques, and products—so your work will never feel routine. ITA graduates often go on to serve high-end, luxury, and even marine or aviation clients. With flexible hours, the ability to work from virtually anywhere, and the chance to earn more by offering advanced services like ceramic coatings and paint protection, auto detailing offers limitless potential for creativity, growth, and financial success.

 

Ready to Get Started?

Classes run monthly. Spots are limited.

  • Request more info

  • Visit us in person

  • Train with the best

 

  • Proven, systematic detailing procedures designed to help you work smarter and faster—not harder.

  • Grow your business with proven marketing strategies—social media, branding, pricing, and more.

  • Earn industry-recognized certifications that give you a competitive edge. Our expert trainers are dedicated to your success and will guide you every step of the way at ITA.