Having served as the executive secretary for the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) I believe I can authoritatively respond to your post. First, the NAPDR is defunct, it no longer exists. The chairman of the NAPDR simply stopped responding to emails, calls, etc. Even to the president, Gina Budhai, I am told. The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) is still a viable functioninby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
As has been stated previously regarding paint sealants, there are several factors that a chemist deals with when asked by the marketing and sales department to develop a sealant: a. Price as it may have to compete in certain price range. b. Shine - that nay be the biggest issue. c. Resistance to Shampoos - who many washes can it withstand d. Durability - overall how long will it last e. Rby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
What does a pre-soak of the towels do?;by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
If you have no other alternative then work hard to get the car dried off before the water dries. You could also have a small quantity of treated water and final rinse and hand dry using that. Spot-Free Rinse it is calledby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Bill What is wrong with you? Don't you realize that every legitimate detail chemical company offers a paint sealant very similiar to AT5 as part of their chemical line. You think that AT5 is the only paint sealant offered in the industry? You have no idea what you are talking about when you use the word acrylic, it is a "buzz" word to describe the polymers that every mby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I don't think anyone cares Billby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Stated another way it might go like this: "If he had another brain, it would be quite loney."by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Be interesting to know who the author of the article was, sounds very much like a sales pitch and not a factualy presentation.by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
You mention the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION, checking the membership roster I do not see your name listed as a member. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge as a professional detailer then why not join the other detailers and suppliers who have committed themselves to the detail industry and have joined the association. A professional like you should be able to afford $50by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The California Labor Commission recently conducted another unannounced sweep of detail and car wash businesses in California to determine if the businesses were registered in compliance with the California mandatory registration law. The total amount of fines levied were $770,000 + While making the sweeps the agents find numerous other violations that result in high fines. The fine for not rby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION successfully conducted 4 educational seminars at the recent Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada - May 12-14. The presenters were some of the top personalities in the detail industry including: Prentice St Clair - Detail in Progress Keith Duplessie - DETAIL PLUS Renny Doyle - Attention to Detail Greg Swett - Classic Appreciation Kevin Iden - Iby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Buffer Bill: What is your take on automatic carwashing vs hand washing? You have strong opinions on most other topics I thought I would ask your opinion on this. And, do you have any documented information to back your opinion, or is it just your opinion? Regardsby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Yes, there is money to be made in the detail business, but you have to operate in compliance with the laws. a. Get a business license to operate in your city b. Have a Garage Owner's Insurance policy c. Have liability insurance d. Have a method of containing the waste water and a method of disposing of the water e. Have the necessary equipment to do a professional job:by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
For all detailer's who plan to attend the Car Care World Expo, May 12-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center you are cordially invited to attend a detailer's reception to be held Thursday, May 13 from 5pm to 6pm immediately after the Expo closes in one of the meeting rooms at the Convention Center. Come by the IDA Booth in the Detailing Pavillion on the Expo Floorby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
If your business is mobile have you considered what you are going to do with the waste water? It is against the law to discharge waste water on to the ground or into the storm sewer. You have to contain it and then dispose of it in a legal manner. Will you obtain liability insurance and also a garage owner's policy to cover damage to the customer's car in case you have an accident?by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
There is a good article on automotive Waxes and Paint Sealants in the January issue of Professional Carwashing & Detailing that might shed some light on this question. If you cannot find it let me know marnie@the-ida.com and I will send it to you.by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
What our members in the IDA say is that the general detail customer is not looking for "anal" detailing, they are looking for their car to be maintained and look nice. If you want to make money in the detail business you have to sell what the masses want, which is a "good" detail. They do not want a "flawless finish" they want a shiny finish that is protected.by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
There are a number of things you can do to get business from other businesses, it depends on the type of business you are trying to solicit how you approach them. When you say "approach businesses" what kind of businesses? Auto dealers? Fleets? Taxi companies? Distribution companies? Lawyers offices? Doctors clinics? Large corporations? Each has their own particular way of bby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Who is playing on attending the Car Care World Expo, May 12-14,2010 in Las Vegas? The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION will have a "Detailing Pavillion" on the trade show floor featuring detail exhibitors only. There will also be 4 - 1 hour detail educational seminars on the two educational days. Detailers can purchase a 3 - day pass that will get them on to the trade show fby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Mr Daly You are absolutely correct about the consumer perception of the detailing industry. The cost to enter the business is so low that anyone with a shop vacuum and a can of wax can call themselves a detailer. The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) is working hard to professionalize the industry and set our members apart from the back alley, weekend detailer. For members we hby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Mr Hernandez: Don't the customers complain about the strong vinegar smell? What if you get some of the acidic vinegar on the paint of that expensive Lambroghini? Regardsby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
DETAILERS - Make plans to attend the Car Care World Expo, May 11-14, 2010 in Las Vegas. The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION in conjunction with the Car Care World Expo will have a Detailing Pavillion on the expo floor where detail only suppliers will be exhibiting their products. You can talk with suppliers and see, feel and touch the lastest detail technology. As well, the IDA will beby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION recently announced that through an agreement with the Car Care World Expo (May 11-14, 2009) to have a Detailing Pavillion on the trade show floor for manufacturers and suppliers of detailing products only. This Detailing Pavillion will feature from 15 to 20 exhibitors from all phases of the detailing industry, chemicals; extractors; suppliers, equipment,by marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
And Mr Hernandenz who are these "charter" members specifically. The charter members of the IDA were all Manufacturer/Suppliers, not operators. As with any association, the IDA has some "fall-out" for a number of reasons. Unless you can tell me who specifically you are referring to it is impossible to provide you with an answer as to why they might not have renewed theby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
DETAILERS - we are still in need of you to participate in the IDA Detail Business Survey. The information from the survey will be very valuable to you in the operation of your business. It will allow you to measure your business performance with the averages in the industry. Take a few minutes and complete the survey. The LINK is in the first post on this subject. Thank you veryby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Bud Abraham, Executive Director of the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION, will be conducting a detailing seminar in conjunction with the Midwest Carwash Association at the annual trade show and expo. The seminar will be held on November 10th, from 1pm to 4pm and cover the steps and requirements to set up and operate a successful detailing business, either mobile or fixed location. Registrby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Dear Detail Business Owner: Herewith is the first annual INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION detail business operations survey that we hope you will take the time to complete. The purpose of this survey is to provide you with valuable information that you can use to compare your business with others around the USA, Canada and the world. If you click on the link and check the boxes that aby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The Board of Directors of the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION recently voted unanimously to extend an offer of FREE membership in the IDA through January 31, 2010 to all members of the now defunct NAPDR. Any NAPDR who is interested in obtaining this FREE membership in the IDA has only to contact the IDA at info@the-ida.coby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Car Brite is one of the top companies in the detail chemical field. They have as good a line of products as anyone in the market. What you will learn is that chemicals are a commodity. If you are able to compare apples to apples, most companies offer the same products: Compounds Polishes Swirl Removers Waxes Sealants This is even more true with regard to cleaners. Of course for yoby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The Board of Directors of the INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION recently announced that the IDA will be offering members of the defunct NAPDR membership in the IDA. All that is necessary is for ex-members of the NAPDR to contact the IDA headquarters indicating their interest to become members of the IDA and show proof of NAPDR membership. Welcome to NAPDR members and any detail operatorby marnie - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts