Detailing Training Scotland — Detailing Scotland Training Academy

Detailing Training Scotland — Detailing Scotland Training Academy

Detailing Scotland operates a professional Detailing Training Academy from our studio in Dunshalt, Fife, offering intensive 1-to-1 training courses for individuals who want to learn the craft of professional automotive detailing — whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced detailer looking to sharpen your skills and gain certification.

What the Training Covers

Our training courses are fully hands-on, conducted on real vehicles in our professional studio environment. You will work through the complete detailing process from start to finish alongside our head detailer, who has 24 years of experience and has been featured in Pro Detailer Magazine.

• Safe wash and two-bucket method

• Decontamination: fallout remover, tar remover, clay bar

• Machine polishing: dual-action and rotary technique

• Paint depth reading and paint correction assessment

• Ceramic coating preparation and application

• Real-world full details and test panel work

• Business guidance and pricing advice

• Certificate awarded on completion

Course Options and Prices

• 1-Week Intensive Course — £895 (Monday to Friday, full days)

• 2-Week Intensive Course — £1,445 (full fortnight of hands-on work)

• Courses are 1-to-1 only — one student per course, maximum focus and learning

• A £100–£195 non-refundable part payment is required to secure your course slot

Who Is This Training For?

Our training is open to anyone who is serious about detailing — novices who want to learn properly from scratch, enthusiasts who want professional-standard skills, and working detailers who want to add paint correction and ceramic coating to their service list. We do not run group courses; every student gets the full attention of the instructor for the entire course.

Why Train at Detailing Scotland?

You will learn from someone with 24 years at the bench, not a sales trainer reading from a manual. Our studio is equipped with professional-grade machines, lighting, and a full product range including FEYNLAB professional coatings. Every technique we teach is what we use on paying client vehicles every day. There is no better environment to learn real-world detailing in Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions — Detailing Training Scotland

Do I need any experience to attend?

No. Courses are designed to take you from wherever you are starting — complete beginner, enthusiast, or working detailer. The pace and content are tailored to you on day one.

Is accommodation available nearby?

Dunshalt and the surrounding Howe of Fife area has B&Bs and self-catering accommodation available. We are also within easy reach of Cupar, Glenrothes, and St Andrews for a wider range of options.

What do I take away at the end?

A certificate of completion, the skills to carry out professional-standard detailing, and — if you choose — the contacts and business guidance to start or expand a detailing business. Previous students have gone on to run successful detailing operations across Scotland and the UK.

How far in advance should I book?

We operate with a limited number of training slots due to the 1-to-1 format. We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred dates. A part payment of £100–£195 holds your slot.

Book Your Detailing Training Course

Courses available year-round in Dunshalt, Fife. Students travel from across Scotland and the rest of the UK. Contact us at info@detailing-scotland.com or visit www.detailing-scotland.com to discuss availability and secure your place.