Event Type : Academy Events

THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY 2-DAY PAINT CORRECTION & ENHANCEMENT TRAINING COURSE
EARLY BIRD PRICE: Registration before 9/18/2022 is $750
REGULAR CLASS FEE: Registration after 9/181/2022 is $950

Take your paint-perfecting skills to the next level! The BigFoot Academy 2-Day Paint Correction and Enhancement Training Course is hosted by RUPES USA in the BigFoot Detailing Academy located near beautiful Denver, Colorado.  This technical course will be conducted by our world-class training team and will feature a mix of both classroom instruction and hands-on training.  This class will focus on proper sanding techniques for the removal of severe paint defects, orange peel removal, as well as refining paint correction techniques for improved efficiency and results. This class will sell out! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn at the premier training facility in the US; The RUPES BigFoot Detailing Academy.

THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR PROFESSIONALS. Students must have a working knowledge of paint correction and be proficient in the use of random orbital polishers at the very minimum. Students should be comfortable with the basics of sanding techniques. There will be no novice-level instruction included.

Each class at the RUPES BigFoot Academy is custom-tailored to the student’s goals. We open the class with a discussion of current skills, pain points, and goals. Below is the basic class outline, but these subjects can be changed, rearranged, expanded, or limited based on class input and feedback. All topics are a combination of both classroom theory and hands-on time. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that each student leaves the class having gained valuable technical skills that they can put to use in their business.

• Lead Instructor: Jason Rose
• Diagnosing defects and defining paint characteristics
• The “go vs. no-go” paint assessment process
• Machine sanding including texture leveling vs. texture matching
• Appropriate use of full panel sanding for efficiency in the paint correction process
• Comparison of tool movements, selecting tools based on variables
• Rotary polishing techniques
• Gear-driven orbital polishing techniques
• Random orbital polishing techniques
• Technique adjustments for situational performance gains with all tool movements
• Polishing pad selection and maximizing pads for results
• Edgework tools and using compact tools with maximum efficiency
• Polishing science and the dynamics of how paint responds to abrasion
• Express paint correction, 1-step procedures, maximizing profit by delivering customer-pleasing results

*Note – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures.

THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY 1-DAY POLISHING COURSE
EARLY BIRD PRICE: Registration before 9/22/2022 is $350 per student
REGULAR CLASS FEE: Registration after 9/22/2022 is $450 per student

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

A one-day training designed to help technicians get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot random orbital polishing systems. In our years of supporting professional detailers, bodyshop technicians, and other professionals who polish daily, we’ve learned that while most users are getting deliverable results out of the system, they haven’t unlocked its full potential. In this course, you’ll work with our team of trainers to understand the dynamics of surface correction and how to adjust variables to deliver optimal performance, improved results, and do so more efficiently! This class will focus entirely on our flagship polishing system, BigFoot random orbital, for use in spot sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction.

IMPORTANT! Students must have a basic understanding of paint correction and have some experience in the use of a machine polisher. If you do not yet own a polisher, or have never used a polisher of any kind before this class is not a fit for you. There will be a very limited amount of introductory-level review included in this course. This class is appropriate for professional technicians or enthusiasts looking to improve their paint correction processes.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Lead Instructor: Jason Rose
• Machine spot sanding with 3″ abrasives for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types and defects
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency
• This class does not include full panel sanding, texture leveling, or  rotary instruction

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – As of February 18th the COVID mask mandate for Boulder County Colorado has been discontinued. Masks will no longer be required for training at the RUPES USA BigFoot Academy. If you are more comfortable participating with a mask you are welcome to bring your own. Seats and working areas will remain spaced appropriately to maintain social distance regardless of masking.

TRAVEL & LODGING – The class fee does not include hotel or airfare. All students traveling by air should book flights to arrive at Denver International Airport which is approximately 40 minutes from the RUPES facility. Rental car, cab, or rideshare will be required. RUPES provides access to our corporate rate at the nearby Omni Interlocken Resort, and there are several hotel options nearby.

FOOD – RUPES will supply coffee and snacks in the morning, beverages throughout the class, and lunch. We encourage students to connect with each other and coordinate group dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

TRAINING FOCUS – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures. You cannot purchase products from us at the Academy.

THE BIGFOOT ACADEMY 1-DAY POLISHING COURSE
EARLY BIRD PRICE: Registration before 10/16/2022 is $350 per student
REGULAR CLASS FEE: Registration after 10/16/2022 is $450 per student

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

A one-day training designed to help technicians get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot random orbital polishing systems. In our years of supporting professional detailers, bodyshop technicians, and other professionals who polish daily, we’ve learned that while most users are getting deliverable results out of the system, they haven’t unlocked its full potential. In this course, you’ll work with our team of trainers to understand the dynamics of surface correction and how to adjust variables to deliver optimal performance, improved results, and do so more efficiently! This class will focus entirely on our flagship polishing system, BigFoot random orbital, for use in spot sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction.

IMPORTANT! Students must have a basic understanding of paint correction and have some experience in the use of a machine polisher. If you do not yet own a polisher, or have never used a polisher of any kind before this class is not a fit for you. There will be a very limited amount of introductory-level review included in this course. This class is appropriate for professional technicians or enthusiasts looking to improve their paint correction processes.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Lead Instructor: Jason Rose
• Machine spot sanding with 3″ abrasives for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types and defects
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency
• This class does not include full panel sanding, texture leveling, or  rotary instruction

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – As of February 18th the COVID mask mandate for Boulder County Colorado has been discontinued. Masks will no longer be required for training at the RUPES USA BigFoot Academy. If you are more comfortable participating with a mask you are welcome to bring your own. Seats and working areas will remain spaced appropriately to maintain social distance regardless of masking.

TRAVEL & LODGING – The class fee does not include hotel or airfare. All students traveling by air should book flights to arrive at Denver International Airport which is approximately 40 minutes from the RUPES facility. Rental car, cab, or rideshare will be required. RUPES provides access to our corporate rate at the nearby Omni Interlocken Resort, and there are several hotel options nearby.

FOOD – RUPES will supply coffee and snacks in the morning, beverages throughout the class, and lunch. We encourage students to connect with each other and coordinate group dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

TRAINING FOCUS – classes at the BigFoot Detailing Academy are technically focused and do not include business management, marketing, or operational coaching. 100% of the training is spent on the technical applications of sanding and polishing procedures. You cannot purchase products from us at the Academy.