Auto Detailing

Part of the cost of providing superior service is the act of complying with applicable laws and regulations. This can be seen as a nuisance or a matter of pride in “keeping all your ducks in a row. »

In this month’s column, I will continue with a discussion of the information needed to successfully complete the “Prep Wash/Wash Bay” portion of the detailing certification exams offered by the International Detailing Association. »

In this month’s column, I would like to cover the information needed to successfully complete the “Prep Wash/Wash Bay” portion of the detailing certification exams offered by the International Detailing Association. »

This month’s column continues the discussion of detailing chemicals as it pertains to the International Detailing Association’s Certified Detailer exam.

The IDA offers its Certified Detailer program to both members and... »

The International Detailing Association offers it’s Certified Detailer program to both members and non-members.  »

Back in March and April of this year, I started documenting the history of the formation of the International Detailing Association. I’m finally returning to that project, and there is a lot of cool stuff to talk about. »

Your professional image is what the customer sees when looking at your business. If you have a shop, this should be obvious — signage, clean building, tidy work area, etc.  »

Ceramic coatings have been used in industrial applications for decades. The term “ceramic” has been more or less borrowed because it describes materials that are characterized by their hardness,  »

The inside of a car or SUV is like a rolling living room, with all the comforts of home. It makes sense then that those who demand that their homes be comfortable and clean would want the same for the vehicle interior.  »

In last month’s column I began to explore the history of the International Detailing Association (IDA). First, I defined the term “trade association” »

The automotive detailing industry is a vibrant and dynamic community of hard-working detailing technicians and business owners, supported by manufacturers  »

I have noticed that some detailers focus on the cost of detailing chemicals. Often, the complaint surfaces when recommending a particular product, and the  »

How many times have we heard people say, “I just want this year to be over!” referring to the now infamous 2020?  »

One of the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic has been that companies and individuals are finding creative ways to make money. For example, my two college-enrolled daughters found relatively  »

The economic impact of our current pandemic has prompted some professional detailers to reevaluate their available streams of revenue.  »