Sanding & Polishing Workshop
Sanding and Polishing Workshop
Hands-On Paint Correction Training
Develop professional wet-sanding, paint-correction, compounding and machine-polishing skills through guided, hands-on training. Students practice with professional tools and dedicated automotive training panels while learning how to inspect paint, select the correct process, remove defects and refine the finish.
Supreme Detailing Academy
Class at a Glance
Hands on paint correction class at Supreme Detailing Academy. Tools, products and your certificate are included.
¿Prefieres aprender en español? Toma nuestro Curso de Lijado y Pulido, con las mismas técnicas enseñadas 100% en español.
Why Take a Paint Correction Class
The Skill Behind Every Show Quality Finish
Swirls, scratches, oxidation, runs and sanding marks keep paint from looking its best. This paint correction class teaches you to remove them safely with wet sanding, compounding and machine polishing.
A Premium, High Demand Service
Paint correction is one of the most requested premium services in detailing, and it is the first step before any ceramic coating.
Fix Deeper Defects
Wet sanding levels deeper scratches, runs and texture so compounding and polishing can bring back full gloss.
Protect the Clear Coat
Learn to remove only what each defect needs, so the paint stays healthy and every result is safe.
Work Faster and Cleaner
The right machine, pad and compound combination cuts correction time and leaves fewer holograms to chase.
What You Will Learn
The Complete Sanding and Polishing Process
You learn every stage of paint correction in the order professionals use it, from the first inspection to the final gloss check.
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Inspect the Paint
Find swirls, scratches, oxidation and texture under proper lighting, and learn why paint thickness matters before aggressive correction.
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Choose the Method
Pick the right sanding grit, pad, compound and machine for the defect and the paint.
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Wet Sand
Level deeper defects with controlled wet sanding using discs and blocks, removing only what is needed.
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Compound
Remove sanding marks and heavier defects with a cutting compound on a dual action or rotary polisher.
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Polish and Refine
Take out haze and holograms with a finishing polish to bring back clarity, depth and gloss.
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Final Inspection
Check every panel under inspection lights and correct any spots that need another pass.
Every step is demonstrated, explained and practiced in class
How Class Works
You Do the Work
This is a hands on paint correction class, not a demonstration. After each demo you sand, compound and polish yourself on training hood panels and, when available, real vehicles. Your instructor coaches your machine control, pressure and technique as you go.
- Small class, personal coaching
- Dual action and rotary polishers
- Wet sanding, compounding and polishing
- Certificate of Completion
Everything Included
Show Up Ready to Learn
Wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Every machine, pad and product is provided.
Your Certificate
Leave With Your Certificate of Completion
Every student who completes the class receives an official Supreme Detailing Academy Sanding and Polishing Certificate of Completion, sent by email after class. Print it for your shop, share it with customers and add it to your website and social profiles.
- Official Supreme Detailing Academy certificate
- Shows customers you trained hands on
- Emailed to you after class
Who It Is For
Who Should Take This Class
Built for anyone who wants to correct paint the right way, from first timers to body shop pros.
Beginners
Learn paint correction the right way from the start, with no bad habits to unlearn.
Professional and Mobile Detailers
Tighten your process, cut correction time and deliver more consistent results to customers.
Body Shop Professionals
Improve finishing and polishing after paint work, from denibbing to final gloss.
Shop and Business Owners
Add paint correction to your service menu or train your team on one consistent process.
Detailing 101 builds the basics. This class teaches you to correct paint. Ceramic Coating teaches you to lock that finish in, and a coating only looks as good as the paint under it.
PRO Members Save 25% on This Class
Supreme PRO Membership is $9.99 a month and includes 25% off Detailing Academy classes, 15% off detailing chemicals and 25% off bay rentals, online and in store.
Your class price as a PRO member: $149.25
After Class
Shop Paint Correction Tools
Stock up on the polishers, pads and compounds professionals use, online and in our stores.
Questions
Paint Correction Class FAQ
Do I need experience to take this paint correction class?
No. Beginners are welcome. Your instructor guides you step by step, and experienced detailers use the class to sharpen their technique.
What is the difference between sanding and polishing?
Wet sanding removes a very thin layer of clear coat to level deeper defects like scratches, runs and texture. Compounding and polishing then remove the sanding marks and lighter defects and bring back gloss. The class teaches when each step is needed and when it is not.
Will I use a rotary or a dual action polisher?
Both. You learn machine control, speed, pressure and pad selection on dual action and rotary polishers, and when to choose each one.
Do I practice on a real car?
You practice on training hood panels and, when available, real vehicles, so you can sand, compound and polish with confidence before working on customer cars.
When and where is the sanding and polishing class held?
The class runs the second Saturday of every month at Supreme Detailing Superstore, 506 N. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Your date and start time are confirmed when you book.
How much does the paint correction class cost?
The class is $199. Supreme PRO members save 25% on every Detailing Academy class.
Is this class available in Spanish?
This class is taught in English. For Spanish, book our Curso de Lijado y Pulido, which teaches the same core sanding and polishing techniques 100% in Spanish.
Can wet sanding damage paint?
It can when it is done wrong, which is why the class covers paint inspection, grit selection, controlled pressure and removing only what each defect needs.
What should I bring?
Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed toe shoes. Polishers, pads, compounds, sanding materials, lighting and towels are all provided.
Should I take this before the ceramic coating class?
Yes, we recommend it. Once you can correct paint, our Ceramic Coating Workshop teaches you to protect that finish. A coating locks in whatever is under it, so correction skills make your coating results noticeably better.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every student who completes the class receives a Supreme Detailing Academy Certificate of Completion by email.
Reserve Your Seat
Classes are kept small so every student gets real time on the machine. Pick your date and book online.