Hands-on training · Auckland

Turn care
into craft.

Learn professional car detailing through supervised, practical training—from safe washing to paint correction and ceramic coating.

10practical
training days
3progressive
skill stages
1:1close trainer
guidance
PROFESSIONAL DETAILING ACADEMY
TRAIN WITH PURPOSEReal cars.
Real techniques.
Real guidance.
01
INSPECT
02
PRACTISE
03
PROGRESS
The learning pathway

Build skill.
Then build speed.

Each stage adds a professional service you can perform with confidence. Start with one course or follow the complete pathway.

Foundation01

Wash, safety & decontamination

Build the habits professionals rely on: PPE, chemical handling, equipment setup, safe wash systems and interior/exterior decontamination.

  • Safe wash workflow
  • Interior systems
  • Chemical selection
  • Job records
Per studentNZ$2,295incl. GST
3 practical days
Correction02

Cut, polish & paint refinement

Learn paint assessment, machine control and a repeatable correction process—from test spots to finishing without unnecessary clear-coat removal.

  • Paint inspection
  • Machine polishing
  • Scratch assessment
  • Finish control
Per studentNZ$2,895incl. GST
4 practical days
Protection03

Ceramic coating application

Prepare, apply and quality-check ceramic coatings with professional lighting, contamination control and customer aftercare guidance.

  • Panel preparation
  • Coating technique
  • Quality control
  • Aftercare handover
Per studentNZ$2,295incl. GST
3 practical days
2026 INTRODUCTORY COHORT

Professional Detailer Pathway

All three core stages · 10 practical days · flexible 2–4 week schedule · full student manual · ongoing skills support

Complete pathwayNZ$6,899including GST · save NZ$586
Course finder

Where should you start?

Choose the statement that sounds most like you.

OUR RECOMMENDATION

Start with the Professional Detailer Pathway

You’ll build a safe foundation before moving into correction and coatings, with every technique demonstrated and practised in sequence.

OPTIONAL NEXT STEP

Business Launch add-on

Quoting, pricing, job costing, customer workflow and a practical plan for your first paid jobs.

FromNZ$1,725including GST
Game in development

Build a detailing business from the driveway up.

A cozy, educational shop simulation is now in active Unity development. Begin a new life in Kauri Bay, start a mobile detailing business with basic tools and learn professional decisions through playable customer jobs.

LATEST UNITY CHECKPOINT · SEPTEMBER 2026Character and business creation, three mobile leads, quoting and margins, travel and fuel costs, day/weather/energy management, customer reviews, marketing and the five-quest Cold Start chapter are now implemented in the development build.

  • Create and name your detailer
  • Compare leads and build an honest quote
  • Inspect before choosing tools or chemicals
  • See mistakes, rework and customer reviews
  • Manage time, energy, weather and marketing
  • Progress toward hands-on AAD training
Play the earlier browser concept
Help shape the game

Interested in buying or testing it?

Join the interest list and tell us where you would play. Your responses will help AAD prioritise platforms, beta testing and the launch plan.

EARLY DEVELOPMENTNo purchase is being taken yet. We’ll share meaningful progress and opportunities to test or buy.
You can ask us to remove your details at aucklandautodetailing@yahoo.com.
AAD Innovation Lab

Technology built for detailers.

We are developing practical software and AI assistants around real detailing workflows. These products are not available for purchase yet.

IN DEVELOPMENT

AAD Detailing AI Software

Support for vehicle inspections, quotations, job records, service planning and safer product-selection checklists.

Designed to support professional judgement—not replace product labels, SDS guidance or physical inspection.
COMING SOON

AAD AI Business Agents

Future assistants for customer enquiries, booking follow-up, marketing tasks, training support and business administration.

Features, pricing and availability will be announced after testing.
Register interest
The Professional Detailing Training Manual by Auckland Auto DetailingFIRST EDITION · 42 PAGES
Included student resource

Your professional training manual.

The complete AAD Academy manual works alongside your workshop training. Read each module before the practical session, complete the knowledge check, then demonstrate the skill under supervision.

Safety & workspaceWash & decontaminationPaint theoryCut & polishPaint correctionCeramic coatingWindow tintingPaint protection film
Download free starter guide
FULL MANUALSupplied after enrolment
The full manual includes knowledge checks, practical competency sign-offs, equipment lists and professional workflow guidance. Copyright remains with Auckland Auto Detailing.
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Join the free AAD Detailing Academy community.

Get practical car-care advice, watch weekly Q&A replays, discuss detailing and stay connected between hands-on training sessions.

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Good to know

Questions before
you begin.

Training is practical, supervised and matched to your current level. Here are the details most students ask about.

No. The pathway starts with professional safety and wash fundamentals. If you already detail vehicles, we will assess your current process and recommend the right entry stage.

Yes. You can use AAD Academy equipment and chemicals during practical sessions. We also recommend a suitable home kit so you can keep practising between sessions.

The core pathway contains 10 practical training days and can usually be scheduled intensively over two weeks or flexibly across four weeks, subject to availability.

Yes. Training is hands-on and supervised. Vehicle selection and tasks are matched to your level, with safety and quality checks at each stage.

The core pathway includes professional workflow and job records. Pricing, customer acquisition, quoting and business systems are covered in the optional Business Launch add-on.

Yes. Each stage can be booked separately. The complete Professional Detailer Pathway offers the strongest progression and a bundled saving.

Start the conversation

Tell us where
you want to go.

We’ll review your experience, goals and schedule, then recommend the best starting point—without pressure.

What happens next?We’ll contact you to discuss your fit, course availability and practical training dates.
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