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I found the IDA Glossary of detailing terms. Here's the link. This may help for anyone who wants to prep for the test. https://the-ida.com/page/detailing_glossary

Hey Gang, I'm looking to find the best and most up to date study guides, resources, and some practice tests so I can study and prepare for the IDA CD tests. Anything anyone can provide would really help me out. Thanks so much in advance.

Wow! Thank you!!!

You can also try the RaggTopp convertible top cleaner, you'd just have to figure out a way to flush it out.

Those wheels look like they need some help.

Try Ammo Shag in conjunction with steam as Mike suggested. One other product I just thought of is the Meguiar's fiber rinse and tannin stain remover. You could always try a test spot at either full strength or 1:1. I'd try a test spot with both products to see what works best and you could...

It was a real pleasure! As far as I know they were happy. I believe that car sat in a garage for a few years before I had the opportunity to work on it. I sure hope I can get some more like that! Thanks brother!

Thanks Mike! One lady told me that car looked as if it should belong in a glass bubble! You can't beat compliments like that. I really enjoyed being able to buzz the polisher over the bright work. It made it shine like none other! The BEAST is in fact my favorite polisher, and I'm really...

Thank you! Whenever you get it I would like to see some pics! I'm not gonna lie, having the opportunity to detail this car turned me into am even bigger Pontiac fan!

That's a beautiful car! I love it, and also thanks for the info!

Jeep hard tops are tricky. I believe I once tried to clay a Jeep hard top, but then realized quickly that it shouldn't be done. Especially when it comes to detailing, you only have to learn the lesson once the hard way. Can you coat them with CQuartz DLux?

Hey guys, I Wanted to create a thread for people to share all of the types of convertible tops there are, as well as recommended products and the proper names for these types of surfaces, so that way people can find this in the future and properly care for these types of surfaces. Thank you so...

You can use a clean towel saturated with waterless wash as a shield while saturating your desired pannel with your chosen product. Also you can learn to utilize hand techniques to controll your sprayer. You could squeeze a little spray closer to the edges, and a big spray in the larger areas...

Thanks brother! That car was probably my most fun and rewarding detail to date. A very good friend of mine hired me for the job. As a thank you to one of his customers, and as a way to help me, he had me detail that car. He really passed a blessing on to both of us that I'll never forget! I...

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Thanks brother! the color scheme was a creative risk in my opinion. I know your a paint expert. Let's hear it! how should I paint my 67' Firebird when I get one? I always love hearing your opinions and facts. I also have an affinity for Pontiacs.

Yee haw! That'll buff out!

Beautiful job guys! Also that's a very cool shop as well, and I like the detailing cart. I could imagine that car appearing out of the fog under the glow of some old fashioned street lights.

Thanks brother! Very much appreciated!

There's some hidden pictures in here if you click on the attachment at the bottom, and possibly some of the photos in the post.