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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (1 Comment - view/add) Welcome to a new era for the-ida.com » Hello, We are so excited to announce the launch of the IDA's redesigned website home page and new Learning Management...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (0 Comments - view/add) Honor Detailing Legends – Hall of Fame Class of 2027 Nominations Now Open! » The IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2027 is now accepting nominations! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (4 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...
Monday, December 15, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Voting is Now Open for the IDA Awards! » The IDA Awards nominations are in, and the top three candidates in each category are ready for your vote! La...
Friday, October 31, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Vote Now for the 2026 IDA Board of Directors! » Hello IDA Voting Members, The IDA Nominating Committee submits to the General Membership the following slate of IDA Boa...
Friday, October 10, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Voting is Open for the 2025 IDA Photo Contest! 📸✅ » Hello IDA Members, It's time to vote for your favorites in the 2025 IDA Photo Contest! Submissions are in and th...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New IDA Webinar Policy Eases Brand Neutrality Restrictions » Late last year, the International Detailing Association (IDA) Tradeshow & Education Committee proposed easin...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Updates to IDA Member/Certified Detailer Packets & Benefits » Dear IDA Members and Certified Detailers, The IDA is always looking for ways to improve how we serve our members an...
Monday, September 8, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Launched: Leather Repair – Punctures » New SOP: Leather Repair – Punctures The IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) is excited to announce the addition...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) A Successful Gathering of Detailing Excellence » .video-container { position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio (height / width...
Thursday, August 21, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Launched: Leather Repair – Scratch/Abrasion » New SOP: Leather Repair – Scratch/Abrasion The IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) is excited to announce the ad...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Launched: Leather Repair – Color Fade » New SOP: Leather Repair – Color Fade The IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) is excited to announce the addition...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Call for Self-Nominations – Join the Caribbean Chapter Board » In Need of Self-Nominations – Join the Caribbean Chapter Board! Convocatoria de autonominaciones – Únase a la Junt...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Awards – Now Accepting Nominations! 🏆 » Who inspires you in the detailing world? Nominate them for an IDA Award! The detailing industry is powered by passi...
Friday, June 20, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Launched: Leather Cleaning Process » New Standard Operating Procedure Launched The IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) is excited to announce the add...
Monday, June 9, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The IDA Annual Photo Contest is now open! » Hello IDA Members, The IDA 2025 Photo Contest is now open for submissions! Once again, we are offering two categories:...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA's 3rd Annual International Education Day Recap: A Day of Global Learning » The IDA's 3rd Annual International Educational Day was held on Thursday, April 10, 2025. It was a day of global learning w...
Thursday, March 20, 2025 (3 Comments - view/add) We need your input! Take the Member Needs Survey today! » Dear IDA Members, We value your membership and want to ensure our committees and volunteers are working on projects a...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Start the Journey to Elevate Your Detailing Career – IDA RV Certification Online Exams Now Available » After an exciting launch of the IDA RV Certification earlier this year in person at Mobile Tech Expo, we are now pleased...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Committees: The Power of Collaboration » IDA MEMBERS MAKE IT HAPPEN Volunteer on a committee and be part of the future of the IDA! IDA’s Board an...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Nominate a Detailing Legend for the IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2026! » Hello IDA Members, It's that time again – the opportunity to celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries...
Monday, February 17, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Congratulations to the 2025 IDA Founder's Endowment Fund Recipients! » The members of the IDA Founder’s Club are the sole stewards of the Founder’s Endowment Fund. These funds are granted for...
Friday, February 14, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Congratulations to the Winner of Our T-shirt Design Contest! » We are excited to announce the winner of the IDA T-shirt Design Contest! Congratulations to... Larry Testerment, CD,...
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Now presenting the IDA Hall of Fame Class of 2025! » The following individuals have been nominated by their peers and inducted into the IDA Hall of Fame for their significa...
Monday, February 3, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) And the IDA Awards Go To...🏆 » Congratulations to the IDA Awards Winners! This year, we revamped the IDA Awards program to better reflect the evol...
Friday, December 6, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Vote Now for the 2025 IDA Board of Directors! » Hello IDA Voting Members, The IDA Nominating Committee submits to the General Membership the following slate of IDA Boa...
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Voting is Now Open for the IDA Awards! 🏆 » The IDA Awards nominations are in, and the top three candidates in each category are ready for your vote!...
Monday, November 25, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Added: Soft-Top Deep Cleaning Process » New Standard Operating Procedure Launched The IDA Industry Standards Task Force is excited to announce that a new Stand...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Board Nominations Extended to Friday, Oct. 25! » Hello IDA Members, We have received numerous inquiries about IDA Board of Directors member responsib...
Friday, October 4, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Global Survey #8 \| Standard Order of Operations: Soft-Tops » Hello IDA Members, The next survey, put forth by the IDA Industry Standards Task Force, is here to identify detailing...
Thursday, September 26, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure in the IDA Member Resource Section » New Standard Operating Procedure Launched The IDA Industry Standards Task Force is excited to announce that a new Stand...
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