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News & Press

Read about the latest industry updates, catch up on member news, and find educational articles with best business practices and insider tips from top industry professionals.*

*The views and opinions expressed in member-written and sponsored articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the IDA.

Member News
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (2 Comments - view/add) Meet the Newest IDA RITs: Chad Emerson, Carlos Galan, Angel Moreno, and Mike Rhines! » A Recognized Independent Trainer (RIT) is an individual recognized by the IDA as qualified to offer quality detailing trai...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Congratulations to the 2026 IDA Founder's Endowment Fund Recipients! » IDA Founder's Endowment Fund The members of the IDA Founder’s Club are the sole stewards of the Founder’s Endowment F...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Now presenting the IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2026! » The following individuals have been nominated by their peers and inducted into the IDA Hall of Fame for their significa...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Official Statement from the International Detailing Association » The International Detailing Association (IDA) is aware of an ongoing situation in Taiwan involving the unauthorized use of...
Monday, February 2, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Congratulations to the IDA Awards Winners! » Thank you to everyone who participated in the IDA Awards nomination and voting process! After receiving thousands of votes...
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Education
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Recognizing Your Team: Why It Matters More Than Ever » By Davy Tyburski CEO, BigMoneyDetailer.com Why Recognition Matters Let’s be real, running a detailing busine...
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) Winter Vehicle Cleaning & Protection Protocol for Harsh Climates: The Iceland Case Study » By Ciprian Daniel Iriciuc, CD Founder and General Manager, Royal Details ehf, Akureyri, Iceland Member, IDA Tradesho...
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) The Power of Networking in the Auto Detail Industry » By Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Operations Director, Carousel Auto Appearance President, American Detail Academy...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The Importance of Shifting and Adapting in a Rapidly Changing Detailing Environment » By Paulo Assuncao, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Owner, Owner's Pride St. Albert Board Member, IDA Canada Chapter Today...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding Automotive Upholstery Stains: Why Enzyme Cleaners Are the Gold Standard in Detailing » By Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Operations Director, Carousel Auto Appearance President, American Detail Academy...
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Tradeshows & Events
Monday, December 22, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) 2026 is YOUR Year – Get IDA Certified at MTE! » IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II (CD-SV), Motorcycle & SV (MC-SV), RV (RVC), and Watercraft (WC) at Mobile T...
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) Volunteer at the IDA Booth at MTE 2026! » IDA Exhibit Booth #2102 Exhibit Hours: Friday, January 30, 2026: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, January 31, 20...
Thursday, September 18, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) Exclusive MTE Registration Discount for IDA Members! » IDA at MTE 2026 Wednesday, January 28 – Saturday, January 31, 2026...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Share your detailing expertise on MTE Education Day 2026! » Be a part of the IDA Education Track at MTE! Submit a speaker proposal to present on behalf of IDA for Education Day...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Share your detailing expertise for IDA's 3rd Annual International Education Day! » Hello IDA Members, Planning is now underway for the 3rd Annual IDA International Education Day on Thursday, April...
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Detail Dialogue Newsletter
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) SV Testing at MTE: A Snapshot of IDA's Global Reach » By Robyn Winter, CD-SV, RIT Owner, The Detail Lab Co-Chair, IDA Events & Education Committee Robyn Winter, CD-...
Monday, February 23, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Professional Detailer Day Unites and Highlights Community Through Social Media » By Katya “Jojo” Vasquez Manager, Jet Mobile Detailing & Melgar's Auto Detailing Supplies Chair, IDA Social Media Comm...
Monday, February 23, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Mobile Tech Expo: Where Education, Access, and Opportunity Meet » By Chad Emerson, CD-SV, RIT Owner/Detailer, CME Shine Auto Detailing Chair, IDA Events & Education Committee C...
Monday, February 23, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter – February 2026 » IDA Awards Gala & Annual Business Meeting at Mobile Tech Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida, United States As we e...
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Inside the SEMA Show: Where Innovation Meets Car-Nerd Heaven (and Foot Pain You Weren’t Ready For) » By Chad Emerson, CD-SV Owner/Detailer, CME Shine Auto Detailing Chair, IDA Tradeshow & Education Committee SEM...
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Website Spotlight
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Opt In for Text Reminders » Did you know that the IDA offers the option to have text/SMS alerts sent straight to your mobile device? Text/SMS alerts a...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Standard Operating Procedures Resource Page » In 2024, the IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) introduced the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) member...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Certification Maintenance » Certification maintenance is required of Certified Detailers at all levels as a part of certification and skill upkeep....
Monday, June 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Webinar Recordings » Each month, the IDA hosts a live educational webinar on a detailing-related topic (and a quarterly business-focused webina...
Monday, May 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Website Spotlight: Contribute Content to DetailingNearby.com » Showcase your expertise to detailing consumers! We are seeking knowledgeable and passionate contribut...
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