Academy Events: Academy Events

2-Day New Distributor Training

This two-day class educates new and existing RUPES distributors to realize the full potential of RUPES system solutions in their market. This class includes product training, sales strategies, and a full overview of the systems with hands-on practice and demonstration techniques.  

• Company history
• Body shop sanding practices
• Rotary and Gear-Driven polishing
• Random orbital polishing
• Selling strategies
• Warranty and factory support

Dates:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7:00AM-3:30PM

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00AM-3:30PM

Lead Trainer:

Jason Rose – Global Director of Training, RUPES USA

Co-Trainer:

Sarah Coleman-Lienhart – Bigfoot Academy Manager, RUPES USA

How to Register:

***PRIVATE EVENT***

IDA Certification Event – Phase II (SV) presented by RUPES USA, Inc | BigFoot Academy | Louisville, CO

This program is a culmination of the cooperative efforts of industry leaders specializing in the detailing industry. The multi-phased program evaluates and develops a detailer’s technical knowledge and proficiency. Successful completion of the first phase (Phase I), consisting of ten written exams, will grant the detailer the title of IDA Certified Detailer (CD). Successful completion of a higher-level second phase (Phase II), consisting of hands-on assessments, will award the detailer a title of IDA Certified Detailer, Skills Validated (CD-SV).

Please Note: Before registering for the Skills Validated event, the applicant must have already completed Phase I Certification (or plan on completing at the event), having passed the ten written exams, to fulfill the classification of Certified Detailer.

***IMPORTANT: Individuals must be logged in to register, and they must register through their own profile. If this is not the profile of the event registrant, please log out and create a profile (or log in to an existing profile) for the event registrant.

Dates:

Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00AM-3:00PM

Cost:

Phase II (SV): Members – $200, Non-Members – $400

Lead Trainer:

Jason Rose – Global Director of Training, RUPES USA

Co-Trainer:

Sarah Coleman-Lienhart – Bigfoot Academy Manager, RUPES USA

Max Attendance:

5

How to Register:

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