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IDA Certified Detailer VIP Practice Exam
IDA — The International Detailing Association (IDA) administers the Certified Detailer (CD) written exam, a proctored knowledge-based assessment covering paint systems, surface correction, protection chemistry, interior care, safety, and business practices; candidates must score approximately 75% or higher to earn the CD credential.
52
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 52👑 VIP
A customer brings in a 2019 luxury sedan with noticeable swirl marks visible under direct sunlight. During your paint thickness gauge readings, you record values averaging 115 microns on the hood and 98 microns on the roof. The factory clear coat on this vehicle is approximately 40–50 microns. Which of the following conclusions is MOST accurate before beginning any paint correction?
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