Online Paint Correction Training
LEVEL: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
This live online program is designed to help technicians move beyond basic detailing and into proper paint correction understanding.
Rather than focusing on wash-only fundamentals, this course teaches how paint correction actually works — including machine theory, pad selection, abrasives, and professional decision-making. Students will learn why tools behave the way they do and how to choose the right approach for different correction scenarios.
This training is delivered live and allows students to learn from their own shop or garage while gaining the technical foundation needed to improve real-world results.
Your Online Training Pays for Your Next Level
Every student enrolled in the Online Paint Correction Training earns a lifetime $450 credit toward advanced in-person wet sanding and paint correction classes.
Start online. Advance in person.
Your investment carries forward.
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Online Paint Correction Training - March 28th & 29th, 2026
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Perfect For
The beginner detailer ready to move past basic wash and wax services
Technicians looking to understand paint correction before hands-on training.
Detailers seeking more consistency and less trial-and-error
Enthusiasts wanting to safely improve paint appearance with proper knowledge
What You Will Learn
How paint correction machines function mechanically.
Differences between rotary and dual-action polishers.
How pad construction affects cut, finish, and heat.
How modern abrasives work in compounds and polishes.
How to build a structured, repeatable correction process.
How to make safer, more confident correction decisions.
I’m Ready to Improve My Paint Correction Skills!
Learn Live — From Your Own Space
No travel, no downtime, and no waiting for the next in-person class. This training is delivered live online and allows you to learn directly from Matthew Arendt while applying the concepts later in your own environment. Each session is structured to build understanding step-by-step and prepare students for hands-on practice.
Multi-Part, Instructor-Led Online Training
This program consists of three live 90-minute sessions, delivered in a structured sequence that builds technical understanding without overwhelming students. Topics are presented clearly and intentionally, focusing on efficiency, safety, and professional correction strategy — not shortcuts or brand-driven methods.
Limited Enrollment for Better Instruction
Class size is limited to 10–15 students to allow for meaningful instruction, live demonstrations, and real-time Q&A throughout each session.
Pathway to Advanced Training
This online program is often used as a foundation for in-person group classes and one-on-one training at Gloss University. Students who complete this course are better prepared to apply these concepts during advanced hands-on programs such as Detailing 360.
Meet your Instructors
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Matthew Arendt
Director Of Training
Matthew’s career in automotive started as a porter working for a local new car dealership in the late 90’s. The dealership is where Matthew learned how to prep new and used cars for sale, this was where he first learned how to wet sand OEM paint and operate a rotary polisher.
Seven years later, Matthew left the car dealership and began selling professional detailing supplies and equipment in Chicagoland. Matthew’s time spent as a sales professional has allowed for deeper understanding of the car wash and detailing industry. After his long career in sales, Matthew decided to leave the corporate world and chase his passion for quality and excellence.
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David Patterson
Technical Director
David Patterson, is an auto enthusiast who transformed his love for cars into a thriving career. Since 2003, David has been immersed in the world of collision repair and automotive refinishing, gaining experience in body shops and dealership detailing.
Inspired by his passion, he founded Perfect Shine Detailing, where he honed his skills on custom-built; rare; and vintage vehicles. David's expertise extends beyond hands-on work as he contributed to the development of products and secured multiple patents. With a focus on achieving impeccable finishes for high-level show cars, his dedication has led to achievements including detailing for events like Barret Jackson and Gooding & Company Auction.
topics
Paint Correction Tools
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Machines & Theory
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Pads & Abrasives
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Practical Application
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Online Learning
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Paint Correction Tools » Machines & Theory » Pads & Abrasives » Practical Application » Online Learning »
Online Paint Correction Training
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
☑ Live, instructor-led online training
☑ Three 90-minute sessions
☑ Tools, pads, abrasives & correction strategy
☑ Lifetime credit toward advanced in-person training
Launching March 2026!
Join the early access list to be the first to know when registration opens.
FAQ
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No tools are required to attend.
Students are encouraged to take notes and may reference their own equipment during the training, but no polishing will be performed by attendees during the sessions.
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After completing payment through the Gloss University website, enrolled students will receive a private training access link via email prior to the first session. All sessions will be hosted on the Riverside FM platform.
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Yes. Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled students for a limited time after the training concludes.
Recordings are provided for review purposes only and are not intended to replace live attendance. Access details and availability timeframe will be shared with students after the final session.
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Due to limited class size and the live nature of this training, all sales are final. If Gloss University must cancel or reschedule the training for any reason, students will be notified promptly and offered the option to transfer to a future session or receive a full refund.
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No. This online program is not a replacement for hands-on instruction. It is designed to build foundational understanding, improve decision-making, and help technicians get more value from their hands-on practice. Many students use this training as preparation for in-person classes or one-on-one instruction at Gloss University.