Credentials
Certified Specialists
A1’s certified technician is Michael J. McGilton. In August 2016 A1 sent him to Recon Techs, Inc. in San Diego, California, for a week of advanced training, and he came back with three certifications — all dated 24 August 2016.
- Recon Techs Advanced Automotive Detailing Course — certified Professional Automotive Detailer
- Recon Techs Advanced Paint Correction Course — certified Professional Paint Correction Specialist
- FlightShield Automotive and Marine, Advanced Applications and Business Training — Certified and Authorized Applicator
During the course he worked on a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali: prep wash, exterior surface decontamination, a light paint correction, and a Sapphire v1 ceramic coating by FlightShield. The photographs below are from that week.
Certifications
The certificates
San Diego, August 2016
Training week
Receiving the training certificate at Recon Techs. 
Certificates awarded at the end of the course. 
Masking a panel before paint correction. 
With the owner of the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali coated during training.