Haidlen Ford
Body Shop Detailer
Full job description
BODY SHOP DETAILER (Color‐Sand & Buff Specialist)
Location: Oakdale, CA · Full-time
About the Role
As our Body Shop Detailer, you’ll own the last 5 % of the refinish process - color sanding, denibbing, and multistage buffing—so every panel leaves with a flawless mirror gloss.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect fresh paint for dust nibs, runs, orange peel, or texture mismatch; create a correction game plan
Perform targeted denibbing and color sanding (1,500–3,000 grit wet) to level defects without cutting through.
Execute two and three stage machine polishing using rotary and dual action polishers, wool & foam pads, and premium compounds/polishes.
Blend & refine adjacent panels to ensure uniform DOI (Distinctness of Image) and gloss.
Measure film thickness with milgauges; document readings to protect OEM and repaired areas.
Final wipe down with inspection lights in a dust free bay; confirm swirl free finish under multiple light sources.
Complete QC checklist, upload before/after photos to CCC ONE, and flag any paint issues to the refinish lead.
Maintain polishing tools, pad inventory, and chemical storage to 5S standards; keep detailing bay immaculate.
You will have a multi-role job when detailing is not available, which includes cleaning organizing around the shop, checking in parts, and entering parts in CCC.
Qualifications
2+ years in collision center finish correction or high-end detailing (color sand & buff focus).
Mastery of sanding blocks, interface pads, rotary/DA polishers, and spot repair techniques.
Solid understanding of clearcoat structures (high solids, ceramic, waterborne systems).
Able to read repair plans, blend maps, and follow OEM refinish specs.
Comfortable using digital QC/photo apps and production software.
Valid CA driver’s license and ability to maneuver premium vehicles safely.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate.
Clear growth path for any position in the Body Shop.
Haidlen Collision Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person