The CD designation is a great achievement and demonstrates a basic mastery of the knowledge and applied skills needed by the detailing professional. The pride of earning the CD designation places that detailing professional among a group at the top of their profession. Phase II (the Skills Validated tests) represents the four primary categories that each candidate must demonstrate their “hands-on” ability to perform. The detailer must perform each phase of the testing on their own, and meet the minimum proficiency expected in order to pass. The exam is presented in a scenario-type format to afford the detailer the opportunity to demonstrate the abilities expected of the advanced detailing professional.

Phase II Skills Validation testing demonstrates hands-on skills and in-person testing by an IDA Recognized Trainer (RT) in areas covered in the written exams: Wash Bay/Prep, Interior, Exterior Correction, and Finishing Steps. Each portion of the test will be a one-on-one teacher-to-student session.

This Skills Validated (Phase II) event will be led by Jason Rose, IDA CD-SV-RT / Global Director of Training for RUPES and space is limited to just 4 registrants

IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

• You must register for this event through the IDA using the registration link below. Registration and payment are coordinated with the IDA, RUPES will host the event and provide the testing.
• You must have already completed/passed your CD (Phase I) IDA Certification prior to participation in the SV Phase II exam. Visit the IDA website for more information on CD (Phase I) certification
• This is a certification event, not training or education.
• All testing supplies are provided. You do not need to bring tools, equipment, or supplies with you.
• The SV exam takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Budget your time accordingly.

3-DAY MASTER-LEVEL SANDING, POLISHING, AND FINISHING COURSE ($2,000)

The ultimate sanding, polishing, and finishing course at the world-class RUPES BigFoot Detailing Academy. If you’ve ever wanted to learn what it takes to finish paint to the highest levels possible, this is the course for you! Learn the intricacies, techniques, and science of sanding aftermarket paint to produce show-winning results from our globally recognized team of trainers. Students will be immersed in a 3-day experience where they’ll get expert instruction and then work right alongside our team as together they complete a full sanding, compounding, and finish on a freshly repainted restoration vehicle (yes, the entire vehicle!). This class is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced. Your existing skills will be tested and you will work hard to complete the car in just 3 days. This exclusive class is limited to only 6 students.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ONLY.  After registration and payment, each student will be required to participate in a phone or zoom-based interview and skills assessment to determine readiness for this class before participation is officially approved. Refunds will be issued to any student the instructors feel is not ready to participate in this training course.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Texture leveling (orange peel removal)
• Sanding by hand and with dual-action tools
• Rotary polishing techniques
• Random orbital polishing techniques
• Edgework sanding and polishing to a high level
• Diagnosing paint, paint types, and contemporary paint trends
• Paint correction variables
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Diagnostic instruments for paint inspection
• Troubleshooting paint polishing problems
• A special guest appearance
• and much more!

CLASS INSTRUCTORS:

• Jason Rose, Global Director of Training
• Todd Helme, Senior Technical Advisor
• Dylan von Kleist, North American Marketing Manager
• Troy Clinkenbeard, Mountain States Area Sales Manager

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – Taking into account recent changes in local regulations regarding COVID health and safety, masks will be optional for the training event. However, if participants wish to tour any part of the facility outside of the BigFoot Detailing Academy, such as the manufacturing floor, a mask must be worn. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. Students will be expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain social distance for the duration of the training and communicate to the RUPES team if they develop any COVID-like symptoms leading up to, during, or after the training.

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 each day. Dinners are on-your-own, but we encourage students to connect and coordinate dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

*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 INTENSIVE 1-DAY POLISHING COURSE ($400)

A one-day, intensive, no-nonsense, training designed to help technicians get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot 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 sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction.

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. There will be a very limited amount of introductory-level review included in this course.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Machine spot sanding for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency

CLASS INSTRUCTORS:

• Jason Rose, Global Director of Training
• Dylan von Kleist, North American Marketing Manager

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – Taking into account recent changes in local regulations regarding COVID health and safety, masks will be optional for the training event. However, if participants wish to tour any part of the facility outside of the BigFoot Detailing Academy, such as the manufacturing floor, a mask must be worn. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. Students will be expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain social distance for the duration of the training and communicate to the RUPES team if they develop any COVID-like symptoms leading up to, during, or after the training.

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 each day. Dinners are on-your-own, but we encourage students to connect and coordinate dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

*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 INTENSIVE 1-DAY POLISHING COURSE ($400)

A one-day, intensive, no-nonsense, training designed to help technicians get the peak polishing performance out of BigFoot 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 sanding and high-quality, efficient, surface correction.

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. There will be a very limited amount of introductory-level review included in this course.

CLASS OUTLINE:

• Machine spot sanding for isolated defect removal
• Proper application of the BigFoot Random Orbital System
• Diagnosing paint types
• Paint polishing dynamics
• Paint correction variables and adjustments
• Maximizing efficiency and results
• Edgework efficiency

CLASS INSTRUCTORS:

• Jason Rose, Global Director of Training
• Dylan von Kleist, North American Marketing Manager

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

HEALTH AND SAFETY – Taking into account recent changes in local regulations regarding COVID health and safety, masks will be optional for the training event. However, if participants wish to tour any part of the facility outside of the BigFoot Detailing Academy, such as the manufacturing floor, a mask must be worn. If you have not been vaccinated we strongly encourage you to wear a mask. Students will be expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain social distance for the duration of the training and communicate to the RUPES team if they develop any COVID-like symptoms leading up to, during, or after the training.

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 each day. Dinners are on-your-own, but we encourage students to connect and coordinate dinners to strengthen their professional network and exchange ideas.

*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.