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Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Training

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

Hands-On Training at Gloss University

This in-person training is designed for technicians who want to improve their paint correction consistency and confidently apply modern ceramic coating systems.

The focus is on real-world correction work, proper preparation, and professional-level coating application — not generic detailing steps.

This is not an entry-level class. It’s a focused, hands-on experience built for those ready to refine their skills and decision-making

Perfect For

  • Detailers with basic polishing experience

  • Technicians ready to move beyond one-off results

  • Professionals looking to improve correction efficiency

  • Shops adding or refining ceramic coating services

This training is not designed for beginners with no machine polishing experience.

What’s Included

This training provides hands-on access to real vehicles, real paint correction challenges, and direct professional instruction. Students receive live guidance, demonstrations, and feedback focused on repeatable processes, sound decision-making, and real-world ceramic coating application.

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Class Details

2-Day In-Person Training Course

Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Spring Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Training

What You’ll Learn

Paint Correction

  • Evaluating paint conditions and defect types

  • Choosing the correct machine, pad, and abrasive system

  • Building a repeatable correction process

  • Improving consistency across different vehicles

  • Understanding paint limits and avoiding over-correction

Ceramic Coating

  • Proper wash, decontamination, and prep workflows

  • Surface readiness for coating application

  • Application techniques for modern ceramic coatings

  • Understanding coating behavior and curing

  • Setting client expectations and maintenance considerations

Training Format

  • In-person, hands-on instruction at Gloss University

  • Live vehicle correction and coating application

  • Small group or private training formats available

  • Instruction led by Matthew Arendt, Director of Training

    This training emphasizes process, decision-making, and repeatability — not speed or shortcuts.

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Practice on Real World Vehicles

Train on real customer vehicles, including modern finishes and high-end builds. This hands-on approach ensures you’re learning techniques and decision-making that translate directly to real-world paint correction and ceramic coating work.

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Instructor-Led, Experience-Driven Training

Training is led by Matthew Arendt, Director of Training, with a focus on real-world correction challenges, repeatable processes, and professional-level decision-making — not theory or product-driven shortcuts.

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Tools & Products Provided

All necessary tools, machines, pads, and products are provided during training. Students can focus entirely on learning proper correction techniques and ceramic coating workflows without worrying about equipment.

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Flexible Training Options

Weather you learn better with others or prefer to customize your training, we have a different training programs for what you need.

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Investment & Scheduling Options

Training is structured to be accessible while maintaining a high level of instruction. Scheduling and payment options are available and can be discussed based on your training needs.

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.

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FAQ

  • This course sharpens decision-making, not just technique.

    You’ll learn how to properly read paint, choose the right correction strategy, and build consistent, repeatable processes for paint correction and ceramic coating—across a wide range of vehicles and paint systems.

  • Yes. This training is 100% exterior-focused, with hands-on instruction in paint correction, machine polishing, surface preparation, and ceramic coating installation.

    There is no interior detailing covered in this course.

  • No. All professional-grade tools, machines, pads, compounds, polishes, and coatings are provided during the training.

    You’re welcome to bring your own tools if you’d like, but it’s not required.

  • Yes. Coffee and light breakfast items are provided in the morning, along with lunch both days.

    You’re welcome to bring your own snacks if you prefer.