Master Your Craft. Build Your Business. Stand Out From the Crowd.
You’ve seen the difference between average and exceptional detailing and that which commands premium prices and builds a reputation.
As the detailing industry becomes increasingly saturated, the gap between struggling operators and successful professionals grows wider. The difference? Mastery of advanced techniques, efficient processes, constant marketing and good business strategies that most detailers never learn and implement into their business
Transform Your Detailing Career
When you train with Matt the Pad King, you’re not just learning techniques—you’re gaining the confidence, skills and knowledge to:
- Deliver world-class results that keep customers coming back
- Work more efficiently to increase your hourly rate and profitability by learning the latest and great techniques
- Avoid the costly mistakes that damage vehicles, your profitability and your reputation
- Understand the science behind detailing products so you can use them to their maximum potential and you’re not at the mercy of the marketing hype of product manufacturers
- Build a detailing business that stands out in a crowded marketplace with services that most detailers don’t offer
- Learn Matt’s keys to success, his mindset and philosophies within detailing
Learn from 30 Years of Hard-Won Experience
Unlike courses that simply demonstrate basic techniques or push specific products, training with Matt Gibb gives you access to knowledge that took three decades and over 120,000 hours to accumulate
“In the spring of 1993, I embarked on the first step of what would evolve into a thirty year odyssey into the very deep rabbit hole which is automotive detailing.”
This journey included testing over 160 brands of products, working on thousands of vehicles, learning from mentors (including the director of a multinational chemical company), and countless hours of trial and error—so you don’t have to waste time doing what I have already done plus save money by not making the mistakes which many people have including myself.
Training Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced techniques, each training program can be customised to suit your learning style, capabilities, and current knowledge level. Choose individual courses focused on specific skills or comprehensive programs that cover everything from basic techniques to advanced mastery.
RULE THE ROTARY
Transform from fearing the rotary to mastering it completely. This in-depth course covers using it for deep cleaning, correcting and enhancing paint with the most powerful tool in a detailer’s arsenal. Perfect for beginners who’ve never touched a rotary or intermediates looking to perfect their technique.
GEARED FOR SUCCESS
Master forced rotation polishers, the perfect balance between random orbital and rotary. Learn their strengths, weaknesses, different orbit sized models, heat management and how to achieve superior results with these versatile tools. Understand the differences between models on the market and how to select the right one for your needs.
DECIPHERING THE DA
Random orbital polishers are essential in modern detailing. This must-have course covers everything from orbit sizes (8mm-21mm) to advanced techniques. Avoid the common mistakes that limit results and learn how each orbit size serves different purposes in your detailing arsenal.
FOUNDATION OF THE FINISH
Master the fundamentals that make or break a detail. Learn cutting-edge, efficient and safe car wash methods such as the zero bucket method and a superior one bucket method plus exterior decontamination processes and proper paint preparation techniques that set the stage for exceptional results.
PAINT TREATMENTS COURSE
From minor gloss enhancement to full paint correction, this comprehensive course covers the science of quoting jobs, setting realistic expectations, working with different orbital sizes, managing timeframes, establishing minimum standards, and selecting the right polishes for each service.
COMPOUNDS, POLISHES & PAD TECHNOLOGY
Develop a deeper understanding of compounds, polishes, systems and their various strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to choose products for specific situations, adapt to different paint characteristics, and maximise results through advanced pad technology.
THE BUSINESS OF DETAILING
Perfect for those entering the industry or looking to grow an existing business. This course covers workspace design and setup, equipment selection, workflow optimisation, service timing, pricing strategies, marketing approaches, and other critical business aspects that determine success or failure.
PROFITABLE VEHICLE INTERIOR DETAILING
Learn how to design profitable packages and create systems that prevent undercharging, especially for challenging jobs involving pet hair, bodily fluids, or heavily soiled interiors. Master the art of appropriate pricing and effective upselling for higher profits.
VEHICLE EXTERIOR TRIM RESTORATION & PROTECTION
Go beyond basic trim detailing to offer premium services. Master trim deep cleaning, protection, colour enhancement, dye application, and coating techniques that transform weathered surfaces and command premium prices.
INDUSTRY CONSULTING: Crash Repair Shop Detailing Department Setup and Supply
Diversify your business by adding professional detailing services to your crash repair shop’s offering. A well-integrated detailing department not only enhances the final presentation of your repairs but opens up a profitable new revenue stream.
With decades of hands-on experience, I offer consulting to help shop owners design and implement efficient, profitable detailing bays. This includes guidance on workflow layout, space optimisation, and service menu design to ensure your team works smarter, not harder.
You’ll also get direct access to trusted bulk suppliers for the highest performing compounds, polishes, and detailing chemicals, plus advice on selecting the best polishing machines and equipment. To further reduce your costs, I supply world-class, European-made polishing pads, direct to your door, without the middleman markup.
What Makes This Training Different
- No Brand Bias: Unlike manufacturer-sponsored training that promotes specific product lines, Matt welcomes the use of all brands and teaches across several systems and your welcome to bring your own products and equipment as well so you can adapt to any situation, something he believes is vital to success
- Practical, Not Theoretical: Learn techniques developed in the real world with real vehicles, not classroom theories that fall apart in practice.
- Business Focus: Master not just the technical aspects but the business principles that determine whether you’ll struggle or thrive in this competitive industry.
- Future-Ready: Understand the changes coming to the industry and how to position yourself to capitalise on them rather than being left behind.
- Encyclopaedic Knowledge: Access Matt’s vast knowledge base as one of the industry’s foremost critical thinkers and visionaries, with experience across all aspects of detailing.
What Detailers Say About Training with Matt
Invest in Your Future
Seats for these training programs fill up quickly. Whether you’re looking to:
- Start a detailing business the right way
- Take your existing skills to the next level
- Break through a plateau in your detailing career
- Learn specific techniques that have been holding you back
This training represents an investment that will pay dividends throughout your detailing career.
Register today and begin your journey toward becoming a world-class reflection artist and successful business owner. Don’t waste years learning through expensive trial and error what you could master in days with the right guidance.