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International Open Academy Car Detailing Fundamentals International Open Academy
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Course details

Keep your car looking brand new without spending a ton of ;
Join Jon Delieu, who chronicles his car detailing journey on the YouTube channel Forensic Detailing, as he teaches you how to properly care for your car, inside and ; 
Whether you are a car enthusiast, professional driver or just want to give your ride some TLC, our car detailing course will teach you how to handle your car like a professional.
What you will learn

Explore how to detail a car by learning:

What you need to build your own car detailing kit, including picking the right tools, machines and chemicals for your car
How to clean car seats, leather upholstery, glass and every other interior surface
Tips and tricks to properly detail the exterior of your car, including the engine bay, alloy wheels and tires
How to protect your car from rust and weather damage
Proper decontamination and machine polishing techniques.

Module 1: Introduction 
Meet Jon Delieu: Detailer, automotive vlogger, product tester, and YouTuber
Course overview
What is detailing and why is it important?
More than metal: The various surfaces used in cars
Understanding the chemicals used in car detailing
What tools do you need to detail cars?
 
Module 2: Properly Detailing Car Exteriors
A complete introduction to the car washing process
What is the difference between a prep wash and a maintenance wash?
How to properly prep wash a car
How to properly safe wash a car
The importance of safely drying a car
How to detail an engine bay
Cleaning alloy wheels and tires
 
Module 3: The Complete Guide to Decontamination
What is decontamination?
Inspecting for contamination buildup
What tools do you need to remove decontamination?
A practical demonstration of decontamination
 
Module 4: Perfect Machine Polishing
Why do you need to machine polish cars?
What tools do you need to properly machine polish a car?
A practical demonstration of machine polishing 
 
Module 5: Properly Detailing Car Interiors 
Should you detail the interior before or after washing?
Vacuum like a pro: Interior dust extraction
How to clean every interior surface of your car
The fundamentals of automotive leather care
How to clean upholstery 
How to clean automotive glass
 
Module 6: Last Stage Protection
Why do you need last stage protection?
Wax, Sealant and Ceramic: What is the difference?
How to dress a tire
An overview of other detailing services
Thank you and goodbye

  Updated on 06 February, 2023

About International Open Academy

International Open Academy (IOA) is a platform aimed at people looking to upgrade their skills, create a side-hustle or launch a freelance career with specific, marketable qualifications. With over 200 courses, IOA delivers high-quality practical content to more than 1.5m students worldwide.

IOA instructors include popular content creators such as Rich Ferguson as seen on the Ellen De Generes show, Yanjaa Wintersoul the Memory World Champion from the Netflix show Memory Games, Sustainability Expert & TedX keynote speaker Gittemary Johansen and multiple time World Barista finalist Mikel Jasin. IOA has a 4.3/5 rating on Trustpilot. It offers courses in English, French and Spanish.

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