Car Shine Machine Polishing Course

Paint Correction Training

 

 

Learn Machine Polishing the Right Way with Car Shine

Car Shine Machine Polishing Course is a practical, one-day training designed for beginners and detailing enthusiasts who want to learn machine polishing quickly, safely, and correctly.

This course focuses on real skills used in professional detailing studios, not theory alone.

During the training, you will learn how to properly prepare paintwork, identify paint defects, and safely improve gloss and clarity using modern machine polishing techniques.

All training is hands-on — you work with real machines, real pads, and real panels, gaining confidence and experience you can use immediately in your own detailing work.

 What Will You Learn During the Car Shine Machine Polishing Course?

 

 

This course covers all essential stages of paint preparation and correction, including:

• Safe wash techniques and proper pre-cleaning
• Paint decontamination (chemical & mechanical)
• Correct paint inspection using studio lighting and handheld lamps
• Identifying defects such as:
  
• Swirls
• Holograms
• Buffer trails
• Oxidation
• Deep scratches
• Orange peel

You will also learn about different paint types and hardness levels, which is a crucial skill in professional paint correction.

We show you how to:

• Measure paint depth on different substrates
• Interpret readings correctly
• Decide on a safe and effective correction approach

Dual Action Machine Polishing – Hands-On Practice

At Car Shine, we focus heavily on practical machine work.

You will learn dual action polishing from the ground up, including:

• Pad types and their correct use
• Pad priming and cleaning
• Compound selection and combinations
• Safe machine control
• Step-by-step polishing technique

Every participant works individually on test panels, ensuring maximum hands-on time and direct instructor guidance.

Where Does the Training Take Place?

 

 

The Car Shine Machine Polishing Course takes place at our professional training facility in:

📌 Limerick, Co. Limerick (V94 F729)

🕘 Start time: 9:15 AM

We keep groups small (maximum 6 participants) to ensure:

• More machine time
• Personalised coaching
• Faster skill development

Course Prices

• One-to-One Training: €500
• Pair Course: €300 per person

Discounted prices on detailing products are available on the day of the course.

You can secure your place with a €100 deposit, with the remaining balance payable on the training day.

 

 

Is This Course Suitable for Beginners?

 

 

Absolutely.

This course is ideal if you:

• Are new to machine polishing
• Want to start paint correction safely
• Plan to offer professional detailing services
• Want to avoid common beginner mistakes

By the end of the day, you will understand:

• Proper polishing technique
• Correct pad and compound selection
• Safe defect removal
• How to approach real customer vehicles with confidence

If you’re looking for fast, practical, and reliable paint correction training in Ireland, Car Shine Machine Polishing Course is the perfect starting point.

 

 

Course Information

Car Shine training courses are designed as professional vocational training for individuals who:

• Work in automotive detailing or valeting
• Plan to start a detailing business
• Want to expand services such as paint correction, ceramic coatings, or interior restoration

All training is industry-focused and commercially relevant.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Check out our other Car Shine training courses to continue your detailing journey.