1-Day Auto Detailing Class at Dr. Beasley’s (October 11, 2025)

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Curriculum & Info

Introductions

Students will meet their instructor(s) and introduce themselves to the class.

Best Practices for Detailers

Instructor(s) will review standard operating procedures that professional detailers use for any vehicle that enters their shop.

Equipment and Chemical Review

Instructor(s) will guide students through the various tools and chemicals to be used during the class, overviewing their functions and use cases.

Safety Guidelines: Health of Detailer, Vehicle & Environment

Instructor(s) will review basic safety precautions and provide necessary PPE (personal protective equipment) for use during class.

Prep Bay Process (Prep Wash + Decontamination — Hands-On)

Instructor(s) will guide students through a standard prep wash and decontamination process before paintwork correction and ceramic coating.

Express Interior Service without using All-Purpose Cleaner (Hands-On)

Instructor(s) will guide students through an expedited interior detailing procedure tailored for an Express Interior Service while using surface-dedicated cleaning solutions as opposed to one “APC” (All-Purpose Cleaner).

Interior Protection including Microsuede, Leather, and Fabric Coatings (Hands-on)

Instructor(s) will guide students through ceramic coating processes for microsuede (AKA Alcantara), leather and fabric using dedicated ceramic coatings for each surface.

Polisher, Pad and Chemical Review

Instructor(s) will go over various polishing machines, polishing pads and polishing solutions prior to beginning the paint correction lesson.

Paint Inspection

Instructor(s) will guide students through a pre-polishing paint inspection to identify defects and determine level of aggression required.

1-Step Paint Enhancement (Hands-On)

Instructor(s) will guide students through a single-step paintwork correction to remove defects from paint prior to ceramic coating application.

Ceramic Coatings for Paint – Wet and Dry Applications (Hands-On)

Instructor(s) will guide students through two ceramic coating application styles — wet and dry.

Ceramic Coatings for Glass and Uncoated Metals (Hands-On)

Instructor(s) will guide students through common surface-specific ceramic coating add-ons for non-paint surfaces.

Location 

Dr. Beasley’s
1439 W Shakespeare Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Time

8:00AM – 3:30PM

Instructors

Christyan Velasquez

IDA CD-SV

Christyan Velasquez is a Dr. Beasley’s Authorized Trainer and foreman for Dr. Beasley’s detailing studio, Simon’s. A dedicated paintwork correction professional with a wide range of skills and a deep knowledge of detailing best practices, Christyan is an incredible resource for up-and-coming detailers looking to perfect their craft. 

Jose-Luis Flores

IDA CD-SV

Jose-Luis is lead detailer for Dr. Beasley’s detailing studio, Simon’s. Another paintwork correction expert, Jose-Luis is a fluent Spanish speaker and a phenomenal teacher.

Items included with your ticket:

• Certificate of Completion
• Dr. Beasley’s t-shirt
• Lunch