{"id":48463,"date":"2026-02-16T11:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=48463"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:21:05","slug":"mte-mobile-tech-expo-2026-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/mte-mobile-tech-expo-2026-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"MTE Mobile Tech Expo 2026 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

MTE Mobile Tech Expo 2026 was an incredible event filled with energy, education, and nonstop conversations with passionate detailing industry professionals. From product demonstrations, to hands on competitions and networking opportunities, this year’s show did not disappoint. It is always inspiring to connect with detailers and industry leaders who are pushing the industry forward. Events like this remind us why we love being part of this industry!<\/p>\n

We are already looking forward to next year and we cannot wait to see what is in store.<\/p>\n

Be sure to scroll down, we have included a bunch of images from the show below!<\/p>\n

\"Detailers<\/p>\n

Greg meeting the Detailers Roadmap transformer!<\/p>\n

\"Location<\/p>\n

The location of the Gtechniq and Detailer’s Road Map meetup (above), with a photo of Greg at the Gtechniq booth the next day (below).<\/p>\n

\"Stopping<\/p>\n

Rodney Tatum of Mirror Reflections Auto Spa and Ask-a-Pro Blog Author!<\/p>\n

\"Rodney<\/p>\n

\"Optimum<\/p>\n

The new Optimum Polish Paste<\/a> and Compound Paste<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"IDA<\/p>\n

Jason Rose speaking for the IDA (above) and some shots of the Rupes booth (below).<\/p>\n

\"Rupes<\/p>\n

Rupes DA Ultra Fine Polish<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Rupes<\/p>\n

\"Rupes<\/p>\n

\"Rupes<\/p>\n

\"Rupes<\/p>\n

\"Polishing<\/p>\n

\"Car<\/p>\n

The cool setup at the Car Candy booth (above) and some coatings at the CarPro Booth (below).<\/p>\n

\"Coatings<\/p>\n

\"Koch<\/p>\n

\"Koch<\/p>\n

Koch Chemie with some cool detailing adjacent items, toy car and energy drink (above), with a suit jacket made from Rag Company and Autofiber microfiber items (below).<\/p>\n

\"Microfiber<\/p>\n

Below are a few photos of the Dent Olympics put on by MTE and the Ding King booth!<\/p>\n

\"Ding<\/p>\n

\"Ding<\/p>\n

\"Ding<\/p>\n

\"Ding<\/p>\n

Below are some shots of the setup for the correction contest and a shot of a 7 year old that stole the show! Emma Lazo of Ding King and James Melfi are shown on the leaderboard, which was taken in the middle of the contest. This leaderboard changed as the contest continued and unfortunately Emma or James were not able to take home the title, but they had some amazing attempts!<\/p>\n

\"Correction<\/p>\n

\"Correction<\/p>\n

\"Correction<\/p>\n

And to wrap it up, the following individuals have been nominated by their peers and inducted into the IDA Hall of Fame. These inductions were announced at MTE and are based on each individual’s significant and lasting contributions to the professional detailing industry! Congratulations to Daniel Baker, Meghan Poirier, Rob Schruefer and Robert Wrasman!<\/p>\n

\"IDA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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