Flight
Air travel should be booked into Denver International Airport (DIA) for the most convenient arrival. The airport is about 30-45 minutes from the RUPES USA facility.
Upcoming Training Schedule
Hands-on training with our industry-leading team of globally recognized trainers at the RUPES USA headquarters near Denver, Colorado. From polishing to sanding, the RUPES BigFoot Detailing Academy has the equipment and the staff to host training for any skill level from beginners to advanced techniques. Classes are conducted regularly and are a combination of both private and public events. See the schedule below for upcoming training opportunities or to request a tour please contact us.
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2024 Serum Summit
3-D Montclair
ACP
ACP Birmingham
ACP Chamblee
ACP Detail Supply Birmingham, AL
ACP Detail Supply Chamblee, GA
ACP Detail Supply Marietta, GA
ACP Marietta
American Detail Supply
American Osment, Birmingham
Atlanta Motorsports Park
Auto Accessory Distributing
Auto Accessory Distributing Gladstone, OR
Auto Acessory Distributing
Auto Detailing 360
Auto Envy, Inc.
Auto Obsessed
Autoality
Autobahn Performance Films
AutoBrite Company
Automotive, Aircraft & Boat
B Squared Supply
BioTech Professional Detailing Products and Equipment
Briggs Distributing
Buddco Inc
Car Candy
Car Candy Training Center
Car Supplies Warehouse - The Bays
CarGlo San Diego
Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center
Casper Auto Supply Inc
Cen-Tex Detail Supply
COlegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico
Covalt Pro Supplies
Dealer Performance Services
Detail King
Detail King Pittsburgh
Detail Link Inc
Detail World
Detailer's Choice
Detailers Domain
Detailing World
Detailing World - Farmington CT
Detailing World Charlotte
Detailing World Fredericksburg
Detailing World Tyler
Detailing Zone Academy
Detailing Zone Azademy
Detailing.com
DSI Tea, SD
ECS Training Center
Esoteric Car Care
Ford Arena
Gipe Auto Color - Louisville, KY
Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy
Industrial Finishes
Jax Wax
Jax Wax Houston
Jax Wax Phoenix
JRP Inc. Detailing Facility
JSG Missouri
KC Auto Gifts & Accessories
L.I. Detail Supply
Las Vegas Convention Center
Lone Star Flight Museum
Long Island Detail Supply
MAI Chemical Supply
Meticulous Detailing
Montclair, CA
MTE 2024-Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
MTE Orlando - Rosen Shingle Creek
MVP Detail Supply
MVP Distributing Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Orange County Convention Center
Oshkosh Air Show
Oshkosh Air Show-Wittman Regional Airport
Oshkosh- AeroMart and Fly Market
P&S Detail Products East Bay
P&S Detail Studio - P&S HQ
Painters Supply - Grand Rapids, MI
Passion Detailing
PCS Detail Supply of Oklahoma - OKC
PCS Detail Supply of Oklahoma - Tulsa
PDP Professional Detailing Supplies
PDS Professional Detailing Supplies
Peak Distributing
Professional Cleaning Supply
Professional Detailing Products
Protect-It, Inc.
Ramada by Wyndham
RUPES USA, Inc.
Schemenauer Distribution
Scottsdale, AZ
SEMA Garage
SEMA Garage Detroit
Shine Supply
SNS Auto Supply / Carsmotology
Southwest Detail Supplies
Specialty Supply LLC
Stinger Chemical
Supreme Detailing Altamonte Springs
Tampa Convention Center
The BigFoot Academy at RUPES USA
The Car Asylum
The Clean Garage
The Rag Company
The Rag Company Headquarters
Tulsa, OK
Wholesale Auto Paint
Wichita, KS
Wilson Distributing
Wipe On Wipe Off
Wyoming Automotive
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31oct01novRUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Wheeling, ILMUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. FREE
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RUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Car Supplies Warehouse | Wheeling, IL Join us for the RUPES/P&S Detailing Class, a comprehensive 2-day training event designed for both aspiring and experienced detailers looking
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RUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Car Supplies Warehouse | Wheeling, IL
Join us for the RUPES/P&S Detailing Class, a comprehensive 2-day training event designed for both aspiring and experienced detailers looking to elevate their skills and knowledge in automotive detailing. This hands-on workshop will cover essential techniques, product knowledge, and best practices for using RUPES and P&S products effectively.
Dates:
Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Friday, November 1, 2024 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Cost:
Free
Lead Trainer:
John Clure – Midwest Area Sales Manager, RUPES USA
Max Attendance:
50
How to Register:
Please call 773-786-1662 to register.
Time
October 31 (Thursday) 8:00 am - November 1 (Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Car Supplies Warehouse - The Bays
170 Shepard Ave STE D, Wheeling, IL 60090
31oct01novRUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Wheeling, ILMUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. FREE
Event Details
RUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Car Supplies Warehouse | Wheeling, IL Join us for the RUPES/P&S Detailing Class, a comprehensive 2-day training event designed for both aspiring and experienced detailers looking
Event Details
RUPES/P&S Detailing Class | Car Supplies Warehouse | Wheeling, IL
Join us for the RUPES/P&S Detailing Class, a comprehensive 2-day training event designed for both aspiring and experienced detailers looking to elevate their skills and knowledge in automotive detailing. This hands-on workshop will cover essential techniques, product knowledge, and best practices for using RUPES and P&S products effectively.
Dates:
Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Friday, November 1, 2024 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Cost:
Free
Lead Trainer:
John Clure – Midwest Area Sales Manager, RUPES USA
Max Attendance:
50
How to Register:
Please call 773-786-1662 to register.
Time
October 31 (Thursday) 8:00 am - November 1 (Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Car Supplies Warehouse - The Bays
170 Shepard Ave STE D, Wheeling, IL 60090
05nov(nov 5)9:00 am08(nov 8)5:00 pmSEMA Show 2024 | Las Vegas, NVMuST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT*** The SEMA Show is the premier trade show geared to help small businesses thrive and succeed. The trade-only event enables automotive specialty equipment manufacturers to display
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***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT***
The SEMA Show is the premier trade show geared to help small businesses thrive and succeed. The trade-only event enables automotive specialty equipment manufacturers to display alongside automotive manufacturers to debut new, innovative products, and connect with industry buyers from all over the world.
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- The four-day event consistently attracts more than 161,000 individuals, including:
- 71,000 quality buyer companies seeking the hottest products to sell in their shops – 3,300 media representatives from both trade and consumer outlets – 2,400 exhibiting companies – representatives from more than 140 countries outside the United States
- The four-day event consistently attracts more than 161,000 individuals, including:
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- The 2,400 exhibiting companies consist of:
- manufacturers of automotive accessories that enhance the performance, styling, comfort, convenience and safety of cars, trucks and SUVs
- companies exhibiting at the SEMA Show for the very first time, which bring brand-new, innovative products to the market
- major automakers and leading aftermarket manufacturers, but primarily small businesses that are owned and operated by automotive enthusiasts who know, love and understand vehicles inside and out
- The 2,400 exhibiting companies consist of:
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- In addition to connecting manufacturers with buyers at the SEMA Show, the annual event provides value to participants through:
- education seminars that focus on business strategies and techniques such as online marketing, customer service, product training and new vehicle technology
- networking events where those in specific market segments are able to mingle with one another – something that is not as common today given today’s technology
- features and attractions that highlight industry trends, including live drifting demonstrations, hands-on workshops and more
- In addition to connecting manufacturers with buyers at the SEMA Show, the annual event provides value to participants through:
- The SEMA Show includes:
- 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space and an additional 1 million square feet of features and attractions throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, outside areas and neighboring Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – More than 3,000 products in the New Products Showcase – 1,500 feature vehicles in both exhibitors’ booths and throughout the convention center
The SEMA Show is organized by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the trade organization representing the $44.6 billion automotive aftermarket industry. In addition to organizing the premier automotive trade show in the world, SEMA offers members research, training, education, manufacturing support services, legislative advocacy, group-buying discounts, networking events and more.
Time
5 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - 8 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd
Event Details
***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT*** The Aviation Detailing Association – Aviation Detailing, Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Course | Houston, TX Get ready for an incredible opportunity! The
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***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT***
The Aviation Detailing Association – Aviation Detailing, Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Course | Houston, TX
Get ready for an incredible opportunity! The Aviation Detailing & Ceramic Coating course, powered by the Aviation Detailing Association, RUPES, and Collins Aerospace, is just around the corner! Join us from November 22-24 at the state-of-the-art Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston, Texas for an unforgettable experience. Not only will you receive top-notch training in aircraft detailing, but we’re also offering exclusive RUPES packages with unbeatable prices!
Join us for the opportunity to learn detailing practices on rare WWII aircraft and other aircraft, including paint correction, bright work, and ceramic coating.
DAY 1 – Friday, November 22
RUPES USA
Ideal for users who want to get peak performance from the RUPES Polishing Systems. This class features a blend of classroom theory and hands on polishing designed to maximize the students learning.
- Brief RUPES Introduction & History
- Basic Overview of Tool movements –Rotary, new XC-2 Compound, Forced Rotation, Focus on Random Orbital (RO)
- RO System Design – including pad/polisher technology for low vibration.
- RO System Overview – Understanding pads and compounds and how they differ
- Foundational Techniques – RO priming, section size, basic technique, test spot,
cleaning and maintenance - Live Instruction and Coaching – Students will paint correct WWII aircraft
DAY 2 & 3 – Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24
AVIATION DETAILING ASSOCATION
Learn the ins and outs of Aviation Detailing – what to do and not do with emphasis on detailing safety concerning aviation specific systems + get your Aviation Detailing Association (ADA) Certification
SAFETY – Detailed concepts and technical explanations for aviation systems and best practices
- Proper Aircraft Detailing Practices
- Proper Chemical Use
- Aircraft Control Surface Identification & Aircraft Systems
BUSINESS PRACTICES
- Basic Business Etiquette
- Aviation Business Insurance
- Aviation Business Marketing
CERAMIC COATING – Live Instruction and Coaching – Students will paint correct vintage aircraft
BRIGHTWORK – Live Instruction and Coaching – Students will polish bright work on aircraft
Benefits Include:
- Complimentary Aviation Ceramic Coating
- Exclusive discounts from our sponsors on aircraft detailing supplies, ceramic coatings, and machinery and consumables.
- Aviation Detailing Association Certification
- ADA membership with a company profile on the ADA website.
- 6-month free Detail Bookie subscription
- Strong aviation insurance discounts
Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your business and take it to new heights!
Dates:
Friday, November 22, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM (RUPES Training)
Saturday, November 23, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Aviation Detailing Association)
Sunday, November 24, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Aviation Detailing Association)
Cost:
$2,450.00 with $450.00 Deposit. Click on the link below to register and secure your spot!
Aircraft:
Vintage Air Worthy WW2 Aircraft
Max Attendance:
15
How to Register:
Time
22 (Friday) 8:00 am - 24 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Lone Star Flight Museum
11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034
Event Details
***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT*** 1-Day Random Orbital Training with Walter’s Auto Specialties | BigFoot Academy | Louisville, CO
Event Details
***MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT***
1-Day Random Orbital Training with Walter’s Auto Specialties | BigFoot Academy | Louisville, CO
This 1-day intermediate class is ideal for users who want to get peak performance from the BigFoot Random Orbital Polishing System. Maximize your efficiency by learning how to minimize polishing steps and improving results. This class features a blend of classroom theory and hands-on polishing designed to maximize the students learning.
- RUPES Introduction & History
- Understanding the basics for Gear-Driven and Rotary Polishing Systems
- The difference between D-A and rotary polishing pads and compounds
- Foundational techniques
- Edgework
- Technique adjustments to enhance performance
Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Cost:
$250 w/ $150 credit towards any RUPES Product purchase.
Early bird sign up before November 8, 2024 for a $50 discount: $200 w/$150 credit!
Lead Trainer:
Sarah Coleman-Lienhart – BigFoot Academy Manager, RUPES USA
Max Attendance:
10
How to Register:
Email waltersautospec@comcast.net or Call 303-783-3818
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Details
***DEBE REGISTRARSE PARA ESTE EVENTO*** 2-Dia Lijado y Pulido en Español – Auto Premium Supply Experiencia | BigFoot Academy | Louisville, CO Una experiencia única para la comunidad HISPANA (en
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***DEBE REGISTRARSE PARA ESTE EVENTO***
2-Dia Lijado y Pulido en Español – Auto Premium Supply Experiencia | BigFoot Academy | Louisville, CO
Una experiencia única para la comunidad HISPANA (en español) donde aprenderás el revolucionario estilo “BigFoot” del sistema de Lijado Puntual y Corrección de Pintura de RUPES.
En este evento de Auto Premium Supply avalado por RUPES USA aprenderas junto a instructores de alto nivel sobre todas las tecnicas, quimicos y herramientas necesarias para lograra un acabado profesional en pinturas automotriz.
En este curso nos aseguramos que TODOS los estudiantes se vayan preparados para trabajar en ecenarios de mundo real comodamente.
Que Incluye?
-2 dias de curso de 8am a 4:30pm
-Certificado de Auto Premium Supply
-Desayuno y almuerzo
-Mercansías, llaveros y mucho mas!
Fechas:
Miércoles, Diciembre 18, 2024 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Jueves, Diciembre 19, 2024 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Costo:
$799.00
Entrenador Principal:
Gianfranco Llanos: Especialista de productos automotriz, AUTO PREMIUM SUPPLY
Co-Entrenador:
Sarah Coleman-Lienhart: BFA Manager, RUPES USA
Robyn Sweet – Field Application Specialist, RUPES USA
Cómo Registrarse:
Time
18 (Wednesday) 8:00 am - 19 (Thursday) 4:30 pm
Jason Rose
Global Director of Training
Todd Helme
National Technical Manager
Alberto Quiroscabrera
Senior Advisor
Sarah Coleman-Lienhart
Field Application Specialist
Robyn Sweet
Field Application Specialist
Ilya Veremyev
Training Center ManagerPlanning Your Training Trip
Thinking about coming out to Colorado for training, but not sure what you’ll need to do? Below you’ll find some helpful tips about getting to Colorado, where to stay, and what you’ll need. Also, feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about our training programs, travel to the area, etc.
Hotel
There are several hotel properties within 5-10 miles from the RUPES facility. When booking make sure you are near zip code 80027. We offer a RUPES corporate discount through our hotel partners at the Omni Interlocken Resort if you are interested in staying at our preferred hotel. Check rates and availability at the Omni Resort
Meals
For any full-day or multi-day classes food and refreshments will be provided. If you have a specific food allergy please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements for you. Dinners after class are on your own, but we encourage students to plan meals together as a networking opportunity.
Transportation
It is recommended you rent a car for transport from the airport to the hotel, and then from the hotel to the facility. If you prefer UBER and LYFT both provide services in the area.
Training Cost
The total price of the class is described in the registration link and varies by class type/duration. Registration fees cover the class only. Airfare, hotel, and other transportation are not included.
Tools & Supplies
The BigFoot Academy is fully stocked with all the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete the training. If you would like to bring your tool with you for a tune-up or to train with feel free, but it is not required.
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