AUT 155 - Automotive Detailing and Reconditioning

Description
Students in this course learn how to assess vehicle condition and develop a plan for cleaning, reconditioning, and detailing interiors, exteriors, and painted surfaces. Repair of windshield and headlamp surfaces are also covered.

The course content emphasizes selection and application of proper automotive cleaners and chemicals, along with the use of related tools and equipment. Students will examine automotive detailing industry trends, define customer service goals, and explore business opportunities.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand and demonstrate the proper use of automotive detailing and reconditioning equipment, including buffers, polishers, and extractors.
Determine which automotive detailing chemicals are appropriate for a variety of conditions in automotive interiors and exteriors
Demonstrate preparation and application of paint sealants
Demonstrate glass repair and reconditioning equipment used for windshields and headlamps
Define automotive detailing business standards for daily operations and customer service

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Detailing and Reconditioning Automotive Exteriors and Interiors

I.A. Instruction on all aspects of wash preperation of interior, exterior, and engine bay

I.B. Detailing chemicals and their proper use

I.C. Hands-on practice using professional equipment, such as polishers, hot water extractors, windshield repair kits

II. Windshield repair and headlight restoration

III. Industry trends, customer service, business structure, credentials, EPA regulations

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 25-35%

Lab: 65-75%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: None

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2022 (8/1/2022)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
1st Catalog Year: 2022-2023
People Soft Course ID Number: 105125
Course CIP Code: 47.9999

Name of Course Author:
Chad Lodenstein