About Detailing Qualifications.
Question time: Can I get a government-approved qualification in Detailing and/or Valeting in the UK? Answer: No.(not yet) Short and simple – but if that answers your question, albeit rather bluntly, you can leave
Articles
As the leading training company in the detailing industry, UK Detailing Academy regularly publishes articles and research on techniques, skills and business to benefit those new to the industry and those looking to grow and enhance their skill set.
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Struggling to justify pricing?
Pricing, once you’ve worked out the individual numbers, isn’t difficult: Costs + Salary needs + Tax = Price. It’s quite a simple formula, but still the question “how much would you charge for this”
6 Things to look for from a training provider
So you’re interested in joining the detailing industry and starting up a business? Or maybe it’s a hobby you’re looking for some professional instruction on, maybe to go pro in the future? Getting
Dressing Up
What is the most important job of a plastic dressing?
…Enhance the look of plastic textures?
…Darken the finish so they look newer?
…Stop the surfaces getting dusty and dirty?
…Protect them from discolouration?
All nice reasons for using a plastic dressing, but nothing “important” long term
Time to Grow
So, you took the plunge. You quit your job, bought some equipment, maybe leased a van or a small unit and started your detailing business! That was a year or two back now, and
Pre-work Inspection Forms
Pre-work inspection forms, like insurance, safety data sheets, first aid kits and risk assessments, are important details for a business that you hope you’ll never need, but you’ll be glad you had them if you do. they add a professional touch to a service and give customers clarity and confidence in your work.
Managing Expectations
Managing Expectations in the Car Care Industry. The most successful detailing businesses are not the ones that deliver exactly what the customer asks for, but deliver the best possible outcome with a balance of
HAVS – What is it?
Vibration issues are no new topic in detailing, But what is HAVS? Why is it dangerous? And what are we trying to prevent?
Health and Safety for Detailing – why it matters
We’ve just launched a new course – Health and Safety for Detailing Businesses – and those who like to just arrive at a customer’s house and wash cars may be wondering; It’s £75 and
TDS Topics
Whilst it seems extravagant, using low solids water will give you a much easier time when washing vehicles, especially over the summer months when the sun can play havoc with washing conditions, and could save you hours in clearing up dried water marks and drips
Leather Colour Matching
When you get involved with any type of leather repair, you will find that a correctly matched colour will make any job a thousand times easier to complete satisfactorily. However colour matching still evades many who are otherwise perfectly sound and trained leather repairers, and it’s an omitted skill which can cause the most issues.
Course Spotlight – Professional Motorcycle Detailing
Why do we offer a standalone course in detailing motorcycles? At a basic level they’re no different from cleaning a car, right? Same roads = same contamination surely…? Whilst the environments are the