Detailing

In this month’s column, I will start a series on the treatment of automotive paint, first spending time describing common paint problems, which fall into two categories. There can be…

Continuing on with the “study guide” for the Detailing Certification Exams offered by the International Detailing Association, this month, let’s look at the exam module that focuses on vehicle glass…

Steam continues to be an important tool for the professional detailer. A dry vapor steam generating machine has become one of the standard pieces of equipment in an established professional…

To succeed in today’s increasingly competitive and evolving marketplace a business must be committed to more than just turning a profit. It needs to be dedicated to a set of…

In the February column, I began discussing equipment used by professional detailers. The column covered equipment used during the prep wash, specifically the option of pressure washing versus standard garden…

The 22nd annual Mobile Tech Auto Recon Expo (MTE) took place January 27-29 in Orlando, FL — in person! It was held this year at the Rosen Shingle Creek Convention…

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

Stone Soap Company Inc. Sylvan Lake, Michigan Stone Soap Company is one of America’s oldest and most trusted manufacturers of car wash detergents and waxes. Since 1932, its goal has…

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 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…