CarDetail Lab Academy

Ambient Lighting Academy

A complete, hands-on programme covering professional RGB and OEM-style ambient lighting installation, vehicle safety, coding and the foundations needed to launch your own service.

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Explore our hands-on training courses designed for professionals, enthusiasts and business owners.

Certificate included

Course

Professional Ambient Lighting Installation Course

Experience level: Beginners, technicians and customisation installers

Duration

4 Days

Price

€2,995 + VAT

Main subjects

OEM-style and universal RGB systems
Electrical safety and circuit protection
Safe interior dismantling and reassembly
Professional wiring, routing and connections
Diagnostics, testing and fault finding
Coding and programming for supported vehicles
Quality control and customer handover
Business setup, pricing and supplier guidance

Course format

Maximum 2 students per course
Hands-on training using the student’s approved vehicle
Standard training consumables included
Vehicle and lighting kit approved before the course

Four-day programme

Day 1

Safety, Electronics & Preparation

System types, tools and installation planning
Voltage, grounding, fuses and circuit protection
Battery disconnection and vehicle-module awareness
Safe dashboard, door and console dismantling
Airbag, SRS, CAN Bus and high-voltage awareness

Day 2

RGB System Installation

Kit selection and controller configuration
Dashboard, door, footwell and console installation
Professional cable routing and secure connections
Flicker, voltage-drop and battery-drain prevention
Factory-quality reassembly and initial testing

Day 3

OEM-Style Integration & Coding

OEM trim, vents, speakers and illuminated components
Vehicle-specific wiring and controller integration
Coding and programming fundamentals
Diagnostic scans before and after installation
Colours, brightness, animations and function testing

Day 4

Quality Control & Business Launch

Complete and inspect the practical installation
Troubleshooting, rattle prevention and fault correction
Customer demonstration, handover and aftercare
Pricing, quotations, deposits and warranties
Suppliers, marketing and final practical assessment

Graduate support

Six months in our private WhatsApp technical-support group
Installation, troubleshooting and maintenance guidance
Training manual and quality-control checklist
Recommended tools, suppliers and quotation templates
Practical guidance for launching your own service

Students who complete the programme and pass the practical assessment receive a personalised CarDetail Lab Academy Certificate of Completion in Professional Ambient Lighting Installation.

This specialist course covers aftermarket and supported OEM-style ambient lighting systems. It does not qualify participants to repair high-voltage EV systems, SRS systems or manufacturer-restricted safety components.

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