PCC 101: Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Training Course

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Jason Vazquez

$1,895 Per Person

Master Professional Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Application.

Join The Film Academy in Florida for a 4-day hands-on paint correction and ceramic coating training led by industry experts with 20+ years of experience. Learn defect identification, machine polishing, and ceramic coating on real vehicles. Earn certification and build your detailing business with advanced correction and protection services.

$1,895 Per Person

BUILT FOR WORKING DETAILERS

Learn proven correction and coating techniques designed for real shops, real vehicles, and real customers. This isn’t theory, it’s hands-on training that matches the work you’ll actually do.

MASTER CORRECTION AND COATING FAST

We focus on core skills that deliver immediate results. You will master defect removal, machine control, and coating application you can confidently offer to paying customers right after training.

FULL COATING CONFIDENCE

Develop full confidence in applying professional-grade ceramic coatings across paint, plastics, trim, glass, and wheels with consistent bonding and long-term protection.

REAL CARS, REAL COACHING

Train directly on full vehicles, not practice panels. With small class sizes, you will receive personal instructor feedback every step of the way to ensure your installs meet professional standards.

WHAT YOU'LL MASTER INSIDE THIS COURSE

FIX COMPLEX PAINT DEFECTS WITH CONFIDENCE

Gain expertise in identifying swirls, oxidation, water spots, marring, and deeper imperfections (RIDS) on both OEM and aftermarket paint finishes.

APPLY CERAMIC COATINGS CONFIDENTLY

Learn precise coating application techniques on paint, glass, plastics, wheels, and trim, ensuring proper bonding, curing, and long-lasting protection.

ADVANCED POLISHING WORKFLOWS

Develop hands-on skills in single-stage polishing, two-step correction, pad selection, compound matching, and machine control for flawless paint correction.

BUILD PROFITABLE SERVICE PACKAGES

Gain pricing models, upselling strategies, and business tools to confidently offer high-profit correction and coating packages to your detailing clients.

Fundamentals of Polishing, Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Installation
4 Day Hands-On Program

This 4-day hands-on training gives you the skills to professionally correct paint defects and apply ceramic coatings with confidence.

You’ll work through every step of the process, from defect identification to proper machine polishing and multi-surface coating application, while also learning how to package and sell these high-value services to grow your business.

Key highlights include:

Course Detail

  • Duration:
    Full 4 days
  • Time:
    9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Date:
    Call for schedule
  • Daily lunch
    Yes
  • Certification
    Yes
  • Maximum Class Size
    6-10
  • *Polishing kit and ceramic coating bottle

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH DAY

DAY 1

Surface evaluation & machine polishing setup

DAY 2

Multi-stage correction & defect removal

DAY 3

Professional ceramic coating application

DAY 4

Final correction, full install & business training

WHY THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR YOU

BUILT BY REAL EXPERTS WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

You’ll learn directly from seasoned professionals who have spent decades correcting paint and applying ceramic coatings on thousands of vehicles. Every technique is battle-tested and designed for real-world shops.

MORE THAN POLISHING — COMPLETE SURFACE RESTORATION SYSTEM

Our training goes beyond polishing. You’ll gain a deep understanding of paint structure, learn to identify defects, select the correct pads and products, and apply ceramic coatings flawlessly across all surfaces.

EFFICIENCY WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY

We teach proven methods that balance speed and precision. You’ll complete more vehicles in less time while maintaining consistent, high-quality results that meet the demands of premium clientele.

BUSINESS-FOCUSED SKILL BUILDING

Beyond technical skills, you’ll learn how to package, price, and upsell correction & coating services to maximize revenue, build loyal clients, and grow your detailing business long-term.

Our Instructors

Meet Our Professional and
Experience Instructors

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JASON VAZQUEZ

Bringing real world experience, a practical learning model, along with knowledge and experience to create a training course thats easy to follow and puts the pieces together to help you learn the necessary skills needed to excel in this field.

For more than 2 decades, i've learned a variety of skills related to this industry and it's been an amazing experience. I now want to give back and help the industry continue to move forward.

Surface Protection Mastery

98%

Technical Training

99%

Communication

100%
Our Instructors

Meet Our Professional and
Experience Instructors

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE COURSE

FAQS: ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS LIE HERE

What brands of ceramic coatings will I train on?

We work with multiple leading brands so you're fully prepared to work with any professional-grade product in the market.

Will I learn how to avoid buffer trails and holograms?

Yes. We’ll cover proper machine control, lighting, pad combinations, and finishing techniques in the curriculum to ensure flawless results.

How do you teach defect identification?

We train you to identify swirls, scratches, oxidation, water spots, and other defects using lighting, inspection tools, and paint depth analysis. You’ll also learn proven correction techniques to safely fix each defect type and restore flawless finishes.

Will I be able to coat multiple surfaces beyond paint?

Yes. You’ll learn full ceramic coating installs for paint, wheels, glass, plastics, and trim, giving you confidence to handle complete multi-surface protection packages for your clients.

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