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CarDetail Lab Academy

From Zero Experienceto Professional Installer

Hands-on automotive training in Dublin, designed to give you the practical skills, confidence and professional standards needed to deliver premium results.

Hands-on workshop learningBeginner-friendly pathwaysCertificate of Completion

Your next chapter

Build Skills. Earn Certification. Start Your Journey.

Our intensive training programmes combine essential theory with practical, workshop-based experience. Students work directly on real vehicle panels and interiors under professional guidance. No previous experience is required.

Beginner Friendly

Hands-On Training

Professional Techniques

Certificate of Completion

Six specialist courses

Choose the skill you want to build

Each course combines clear instruction with supervised practical work, so you leave understanding both the technical process and the professional standard expected by paying customers.

Close-up paint protection film installation on a sports car bonnet

Hands-On Training2 Days

Professional PPF Installation

An intensive hands-on foundation programme covering safe preparation, PPF installation, professional finishing and quality control.

Investment€1,500 + VAT

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Professional machine paint correction on a premium vehicle

Hands-On Training4 Days

Professional Paint Correction & Wet Sanding

Advanced hands-on training in safe paint assessment, rotary and DA polishing, wet sanding, defect removal and professional finishing.

Investment€1,995 + VAT

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Professional steam cleaning and detailing inside a vehicle

Hands-On Training1–2 Days

Professional Interior Detailing

Learn a safe, structured interior-detailing process, with foundation and advanced pathways for different experience levels.

InvestmentFrom €595 + VAT

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Close-up ceramic coating application on glossy black vehicle paint

Hands-On Training1–2 Days

Ceramic Coating Training

Learn the complete preparation and application process required for a professional ceramic coating finish.

Investment€550

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Modern Mercedes-style interior with illuminated ambient lighting

Hands-On Training4 Days

Professional Ambient Lighting Installation

A complete hands-on programme covering RGB and supported OEM-style installation, diagnostics, coding and the foundations needed to start your own service.

Investment€2,995 + VAT

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Luxury fibre-optic starlight headliner glowing inside a premium vehicle

Hands-On Training2–3 Days

Starlight Headliner Training

Learn how to create and install a premium starlight headliner with clean fibre placement and reliable operation.

Investment€2,500

Beginner FriendlyCertificate of Completion Included

Professional automotive detailing studio prepared for hands-on training

The learning environment

Real Workshop Experience

This is practical training—not just classroom theory. Students learn in a professional workshop environment, practise each stage of the process and receive direct guidance throughout the course.

Small training groups
Practical vehicle-based learning
Professional tools and materials
Guidance from preparation to final inspection
Suitable for beginners and industry professionals

Certificate of Completion

CarDetail Lab Academy

Certificate of Completion

Professional automotive training

Personalised for each student

Certificate of Completion

Students who successfully complete their chosen programme will receive a personalised CarDetail Lab Academy Certificate of Completion confirming the training undertaken.

This is a CarDetail Lab Academy Certificate of Completion. It is not described as a government qualification, manufacturer accreditation or internationally recognised certification.

Professional foundations

More Than Technical Training

Students also receive practical guidance for turning technical ability into a structured, professional customer service.

Essential tools and equipment

Setting up a professional workspace

Service pricing and package creation

Customer quotations

Quality-control procedures

Customer aftercare

Starting and operating the service professionally

Next intake

Start your Academy application

No payment is taken at this stage. The team will confirm suitability, availability and the course-deposit policy before any booking is made.

Apply for Training

Tell us where you are starting from and what you want to build. We’ll reply with availability, practical details and the next step.

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Ready to Build Professional Skills?

Choose your training programme and take the next step with CarDetail Lab Academy in Dublin.

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