2-Day Professional Machine Polishing & Ceramic Coating Training
Our 2 day machine polishing course is ideal for everyone who already has experience in machine polishing but wants to upgrade the skill.
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Price range: 200.00€ through 400.00€
Practical Skills Development Course | Beginner to Intermediate Level
About This Training Course
Our 2-Day Professional Machine Polishing & Ceramic Coating Training is a structured, hands-on vocational training programme designed for individuals who want to develop practical skills in automotive paint correction and ceramic coating application.
Whether you are considering a career in professional car detailing, planning to start your own detailing business, or already working in the industry and looking to improve your techniques and efficiency, this course provides a strong foundation for further professional development.
The programme combines essential machine polishing principles with an introduction to more advanced techniques, including Dual Action (DA), gear-driven and rotary polishing machines.
Participants will also learn the fundamentals of ceramic coating preparation and application, working with both entry-level and more advanced professional coating systems.
Our approach is simple: understanding the process, developing correct techniques, and learning how to work safely and efficiently.
We focus on practical knowledge, not unrealistic promises. Two days of training will not make anyone a master detailer. However, it can provide the knowledge, guidance and practical experience needed to start developing professional skills or improve existing working methods.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This training programme is suitable for:
- Beginners and future detailers who want to learn correct machine polishing techniques and are considering a career or business in automotive detailing.
- Existing detailers who want to improve their paint correction skills, machine control, working methods and overall efficiency.
- Valeters and automotive professionals who want to expand their services by developing machine polishing and ceramic coating application skills.
- Individuals interested in ceramic coatings who want to understand correct surface preparation, coating selection and professional application procedures.
Previous machine polishing experience is not required. Training is adapted to participants’ existing knowledge and practical abilities.
What Will You Learn?
Day One – Machine Polishing Fundamentals & Practical Skills
The first day focuses on developing a solid understanding of machine polishing, paint correction principles and safe working procedures.
Training topics include:
- Understanding automotive paint systems and common paint defects.
- Vehicle inspection and preparation before machine polishing.
- Understanding different types of polishing machines and their applications.
- Dual Action (DA) polishing fundamentals, machine control and practical techniques.
- Introduction to gear-driven and rotary polishing machines.
- Understanding polishing pads, compounds and their correct combinations.
- Selecting appropriate polishing methods based on paint condition and desired results.
- Single-stage paint correction techniques and practical exercises.
- Common polishing mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Improving efficiency through correct machine selection, working methods and technique.
Practical training: Participants work directly with polishing equipment under supervision, developing machine control, correct working techniques and an understanding of how different combinations affect paint correction results.
Day Two – Advanced Techniques & Ceramic Coating Application
The second day builds on the foundations developed during Day One, introducing additional paint correction techniques and professional ceramic coating procedures.
Machine Polishing – Further Skills Development
- Practical use of DA, gear-driven and rotary polishing machines.
- Understanding the differences between single-stage and multi-stage correction.
- Selecting effective machine, pad and compound combinations.
- Improving correction efficiency without compromising finish quality.
- Introduction to wet sanding and paint defect refinement.
- Understanding the limitations and risks of more aggressive correction methods.
Ceramic Coatings – Preparation & Application
- Introduction to ceramic coating technology and different coating systems.
- Understanding the differences between entry-level and advanced professional coatings.
- Correct paint preparation and surface decontamination.
- Final polishing and panel preparation before coating application.
- Application techniques for basic and advanced ceramic coatings.
- Understanding application conditions, working times, levelling and removal.
- Identifying and avoiding common coating application mistakes.
- Coating curing requirements, aftercare and maintenance advice.
Practical training: Participants gain supervised experience preparing painted surfaces and applying different ceramic coating systems, developing an understanding of correct application procedures and product behaviour.
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Our Training Philosophy – Technique Before Products
At OCD Detailing, we believe that professional results come from understanding the process rather than simply using expensive equipment or products.
There is no single polishing machine, pad or compound combination that works perfectly on every vehicle.
Throughout the training, we explain how to assess paint condition, choose appropriate equipment, test different combinations and adapt working methods to achieve effective results.
We also focus on efficiency. Learning to achieve a suitable level of paint correction in a reasonable amount of time is an important skill for anyone considering professional detailing as a business.
What Can You Expect After Completing the Course?
By the end of this two-day training programme, participants should have developed a better understanding of:
- Safe machine polishing principles and equipment operation.
- The practical differences between DA, gear-driven and rotary polishers.
- Basic paint correction and an introduction to advanced correction techniques.
- Correct selection of polishing pads and compounds.
- Efficient working methods and realistic paint correction expectations.
- Ceramic coating preparation, application and maintenance requirements.
Important: This is an introductory and intermediate-level vocational skills development course. It provides supervised practical training and foundational knowledge, but it does not guarantee professional competency or mastery of all detailing techniques within two days.
Further independent practice and experience are essential to develop advanced professional skills.
Training Certificate
Participants who complete the full training programme will receive an OCD Detailing Certificate of Attendance, confirming participation in the two-day training.
The certificate recognises attendance and training completed. It is not a professional licence, formal qualification, independent competency assessment or authorisation to deliver training to others.
Why Train With OCD Detailing?
OCD Detailing has been operating in the automotive detailing industry since 2010, providing professional paint correction, vehicle protection and specialist detailing services.
Our training is based on practical workshop experience and real-world working methods.
We aim to provide clear explanations, individual guidance and supervised hands-on practice rather than focusing only on theory or product demonstrations.
Our goal is to help you understand what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to continue improving your skills after the course.
How Do I Book My Training?
You can pay in full or secure your spot with a €200 deposit.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the course.
Deposit is non-refundable unless 1 week notice is given.
Discount codes are not valid for this course.
Course Information
Duration: 2 Days
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Training Type: Structured vocational training with supervised practical exercises
Location: OCD Detailing, Ferbane, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Equipment: Professional polishing machines, pads, compounds and ceramic coating products provided during training
Certificate: Certificate of Attendance
Booking: Advance booking required. Places are limited to allow sufficient practical training and individual guidance.
What Does the 2-Day Polishing Course Cost?
Group Course
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Maximum 6 people per session
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Price: €400 per person
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Discounted product prices on the day
Course information
Our training courses are designed as professional vocational training for individuals working in, seeking employment in, or planning to operate a business within the automotive detailing, valeting, paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior restoration sectors. All training focuses on practical, industry-relevant skills applicable in a commercial working environment. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Ready to Develop Your Detailing Skills?
Whether you are taking your first steps towards a career in automotive detailing or want to improve your existing techniques, our two-day programme provides a practical starting point for further skills development.
Book your place and start building your machine polishing and ceramic coating knowledge with OCD Detailing.
| Course Date | 25-26th of Nov 2026 |
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| Payment | Deposit, In Full |
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