Master level detailing course with IMI qualification

[Beedub]

hi guys

can anyone that really knows the detailing world take a look at this training course please and let me no what your thoughts are..... This is a big big investment at over £1100 all in, im pretty certain this is the only training course where you can gain an actual qualification afterwards. So it must be the real deal, its also very much something that can be failed also as its based on an actual exam/ also practical to get the qualification. it seems so many places offer training so im not sure where to turn, before i drop big money i would be grateful if i could get some opinions. Thanks guys.

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/slims-master-detailing-training-academy

 

[pvr]

It all looked well until this point:

*Safe Car Drying with towels.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

 

[Looney]

its 225 before jun 18 and its a 3 day course, 56 for the qualification that's $726 (my pound signs broken).
Would be great fun, i would like to do that too

 

[Beedub]

It all looked well until this point:

*Safe Car Drying with towels.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Thanks for the feedback, outside of this point, how do you feel about this course and the qualification gained???

 

[Beedub]

its 225 before jun 18 and its a 3 day course, 56 for the qualification that's $726 (my pound signs broken).
Would be great fun, i would like to do that too

with VAT comes to around 1100 and no training dates are available before june

 

[Looney]

its 225 before jun 18 and its a 3 day course, 56 for the qualification that's $726 (my pound signs broken).
Would be great fun, i would like to do that too

with VAT comes to around 1100.

Depending on the products you can walk away with at the end of the training, i would do it. Cant really vouch 1100 for me to clean my own car once every 4 months to that level.

 

[pvr]

It all looked well until this point:

*Safe Car Drying with towels.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Thanks for the feedback, outside of this point, how do you feel about this course and the qualification gained???

Are you going to do this on a commercial basis?

As I am not in that industry, I can only provide an opinion and not based on any experience. I have invested a lot in professional detailing but that has always been based on a major manufacturer of a product being behind the detailer. I pay around £900 per car I have done, but I have never evaluated the qualifications of the company doing it, more the manufacturer behind the product.

 

[ph001]

I think I would be wanting some commercial return if I was going to shell out £1,100 on this as there is prob nothing there that you couldn't learn / pickup from Google / Youtube.

However, if doing it as a micro-business is your aim then I think the certification is worthwhile, although most people tend to buy on user reviews these days.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Interesting! I was just looking at air driers on Amazon last night. Doesn't seem like there is much out there that is very effective for reasonable money. One of mu Easter projects is actually to modify a leaf blower to add a filter and a wide thin nozzle to get an 'airblade'. I agree that drying is a pain. I usually take it for a quick spin after rinsing to get the majority of water off but you always risk picking up a bit of dust grit which you then drag across the paint with the microfibre. I'd be terrified to use one of those nasty silicone drying blade things :-o

 

[Beedub]

It all looked well until this point:

*Safe Car Drying with towels.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Thanks for the feedback, outside of this point, how do you feel about this course and the qualification gained???

Are you going to do this on a commercial basis?

As I am not in that industry, I can only provide an opinion and not based on any experience. I have invested a lot in professional detailing but that has always been based on a major manufacturer of a product being behind the detailer. I pay around £900 per car I have done, but I have never evaluated the qualifications of the company doing it, more the manufacturer behind the product.

Yes i will be offering as a sideline to the vinyl wrapping business im building up ... seemed like a sensible option to offer such service with it and be able to add the two together if need be. i felt the qualification was very important for customers to be able to see.

 

[Beedub]

Well after a good search on detailing world it seems the slims is pretty much regarded as the best but not many have done due to the cost, it also seems as my initial thoughts were the detailing to this level , wet sanding, de-nibs etc you really need to be able to show youve done some serious training..... this one being a proper accredited qualification suits my needs and will of course give my company the credibility where this is concerned.

well.... its booked..... i better bloody pass !!! Cheers for the advise guys.

 

[pvr]

I don't find it too expensive for a 3 day course though, if I think what I spend on IT courses ...

When you go, I would love to hear the reason for a towel dry though.

 

[Beedub]

I don't find it too expensive for a 3 day course though, if I think what I spend on IT courses ...

When you go, I would love to hear the reason for a towel dry though.

i think its reasonable too.... but we are from a business world were these costs are nothing. lol. However in my startup case this is a significant investment but from what i reading on detailers world... an impressive thing to have behind me. i will let you know Re the towel drying.

 

[Beedub]

This is now actually booked...... really looking forward to being able to detail to a high standard and any knowledge i gain will happily be passed on to this site!!

 

[Anmarube]

I would gladly help you out if you need to try a few things before the course. Wet sanding etc. Detailing for over 20 odd years now. I'm a rotary man myself and not a DA so if I can be of help let me know.
Gladly tell you about equipment, polish, sealants/waxes, paint gauges. I'm sure you get the picture.
Mainly do classics myself and have my clients so not wishing for anymore.

Anyway. Drop me a message if you like. Not far from you.

Russell.

 

[Anmarube]

I think I would be wanting some commercial return if I was going to shell out £1,100 on this as there is prob nothing there that you couldn't learn / pickup from Google / Youtube.

However, if doing it as a micro-business is your aim then I think the certification is worthwhile, although most people tend to buy on user reviews these days.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Interesting! I was just looking at air driers on Amazon last night. Doesn't seem like there is much out there that is very effective for reasonable money. One of mu Easter projects is actually to modify a leaf blower to add a filter and a wide thin nozzle to get an 'airblade'. I agree that drying is a pain. I usually take it for a quick spin after rinsing to get the majority of water off but you always risk picking up a bit of dust grit which you then drag across the paint with the microfibre. I'd be terrified to use one of those nasty silicone drying blade things :-o

Pet blower. No towels after polishing. Blow only. Adjustable with heat. Brilliant.

 

[Looney]

I think I would be wanting some commercial return if I was going to shell out £1,100 on this as there is prob nothing there that you couldn't learn / pickup from Google / Youtube.

However, if doing it as a micro-business is your aim then I think the certification is worthwhile, although most people tend to buy on user reviews these days.

That disappointed me as I was expecting air drying or the use of de-contaminated water as really the majority of swirl marks are introduced during the drying process, even more than during the washing cycle.

Interesting! I was just looking at air driers on Amazon last night. Doesn't seem like there is much out there that is very effective for reasonable money. One of mu Easter projects is actually to modify a leaf blower to add a filter and a wide thin nozzle to get an 'airblade'. I agree that drying is a pain. I usually take it for a quick spin after rinsing to get the majority of water off but you always risk picking up a bit of dust grit which you then drag across the paint with the microfibre. I'd be terrified to use one of those nasty silicone drying blade things :-o

Pet blower. No towels after polishing. Blow only. Adjustable with heat. Brilliant.

Any specific brand?

 

[Anmarube]

Can't remember to be honest. I get through 1 a year but use it everyday so it has a hard life. Think it was £58 delivered. Brilliant way of touchless drying. A good drying towel is £30 plus. Just to inflict damage after polishing.

 

[ph001]

Pet blower!! Never even knew they existed... thanks for the tip

 

[Anmarube]

Pet blower!! Never even knew they existed... thanks for the tip

 

[pvr]

I just sold my Carbon Black X5, and I can honestly say that it did not have any swirl marks. 6 years of distilled water and air drying only kept the car in the best possible condition. The same for the Z4M that Bing now has, again that had no swirls on it.