Detailing Vehicles Final Exam

1

What is the correct order of professionally detailing a car?

1

Which of the following processes are suitable when washing and drying microfiber towels?

1

Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of dryer sheets when drying microfiber towels?

1

Which of the following are terms describing paint conditions commonly seen in the detailing world?

1

Which of the following describes the most significant difference between a sealant and a wax?

1

When using a DA polisher, why should the machine not be removed from the paint while the machine is still in motion?

1

What does detailing clay accomplish in the detailing process?

1

When applying paint correction chemicals, why should one not allow the chemical to dry?

1

What is an example of a product that is a one step clean, polish, and protect?

1

From the following products, which would cut through severe oxidation, water spots, and swirl marks the fastest?

1

When cleaning glass, which one of the following works best to prevent "streak chasing?"

1

What is the word/phrase that describes why Ultimate Compound cuts but finishes well.

1

When detailing the engine bay of a vehicle, one should always______.

1

What is a way to test paint to tell rather it is single stage paint?

1

What is the most efficient way to fold microfiber towels?

1

Why should ammonia not be used on window tint?

1

From the listed products below, which product cuts well and finishes almost flawless?

1

Before applying spray paint to the fender well, accessories, or the like; it is important to what?

1

Single stage paint most accurately refers to what?

1

Which of the following best describes why swirls are easily seen in the sun on a clean car?

1

Which of the following pads are the most aggressive?

1

From the following products listed, which one cuts well but typically finishes terrible?

1

Which of the following list shows a product list in order from most aggressive to least aggressive?

1

Which of the following may result from improper use of a DA or Rotary buffer?

1

Wash cloths are suitable replacements for a wash mitt.

1

When washing microfiber towels, one should always avoid washing them with other articles of clothing.

1

When applying a wax and a sealant, one should always apply the sealant first.

1

When drying microfiber towels, one should always use dryer sheets.

1

When removing above surface bonded contaminants from automotive paint with detailing clay, one should never use clay that has been dropped on the ground.

1

Any detailing chemical that can be used with a machine, also means that it can be used with any type of machine.

1

Hand application, DA, and rotary are the most common methods of applying detailing chemicals.

1

When using a rotary buffer or a DA polisher, one should never hold the machine in one place; it should be in constant motion.

1

When detailing a car, the car should always be in the shade.

1

When removing wax residue, one should always wipe in straight lines to avoid possible swirls from trapped particulate matter in the microfiber towel.

1

When applying a glaze, this should be done before applying a sealant/wax.

1

When using a DA polisher, one should spread the product out on the lowest speed setting.

1

When using a DA polisher, one should never pick the machine up off the paint while the machine is still running.

1

When correcting paint defects, one should always start with the most aggressive product.

1

When correcting paint defects, one should always start with the least aggressive product.

1

When correcting paint by machine or hand, one should work small areas at a time.

1

When applying paint correction chemicals, one should not allow the product to dry. Unlike some wax products.

1

When applying correction chemicals by hand or machine, one should use a lot of product.

1

When applying correction chemicals by hand or machine, one should never use a lot of product; five pea size dots maximum.

1

Before doing any paint correction, one should always clay before hand.

1

All waxes will fill in swirl marks.

1

When quick detailing a vehicle with a product such as Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer, it is essential to use plenty of product to avoid possible friction caused by dust and other particulate matter during the detail process.

1

When using a tire shine product, it is better to use a gel that is applied by applicator pad to assure a thin durable layer to resist sling when driving.

1

When removing painters tape, always remove very slowly and at an angle other than 90 degrees from the surface.

1

When detailing a vehicle, it is essential not to use microfiber towels that have been dropped on the ground, or washed improperly.

1

When detailing the interior, one should always apply a product such as armor all on the floor mats.

1

When using glass cleaning products to clean glass with window tint on it, they should not contain ammonia.

1

When using any machine with a cord on a vehicle, always drape the cord over your shoulder to prevent the cord from banging the vehicle.

1

All waxes require drying time before removal.

1

When cleaning the interior of a car, it is most efficient to clean the windows first.

1

When cleaning the interior of a car, it is most efficient to clean the windows last.

1

It is safe to use a chemical degreaser such as purple power citrus cleaner on interior floor mats.

1

Before applying a new product that has never been used before, it should be tested first in an inconspicuous area.

1

It is not necessary to test new products in an inconspicuous area.

1

In between the time one starts and stops polishing a car, it is essential to wash the pad multiple times to ensure a clean pad that has adequate lubricity.

1

Before storing foam polishing pads, one should: wash again, spray with conditioner, and then store in plastic bag.

1

A good rule of thumb when working with detailing products is: the more product the better.

1

While removing severe oxidation from automotive paint, it is best to run on the lowest speed setting when using a machine such as the porter cable 7424XP DA Polisher.

1

The biggest difference between a rotary polisher and a DA is that DA has less power; thus making it safer for a newbie to use the machine.

1

When using Meguiar's Quick Detailer on a moderately dusty car, one safe way is to use a snake pattern working from top to bottom; flipping the towel to a dry, clean portion for final wipe.

1

When using meguair's quick detailer on a moderately dusty car, one should apply a lot of pressure to the towel for initial wipe.

1

When using meguair's quick detailer on a moderately dusty car, one should apply little to no pressure to the towel for initial wipe.

1

It is safe to allow all detail products to freeze.

1

Microfiber towels should not be washed in a powder detergent because some particles may not dissolve and become lodged in the fibers; thus causing swirls and scratches when the towel is used again.

1

When washing a car, the wheels should ALWAYS be washed using a separate wash mitt.

1

Tire shine products should not be used on the tread of the tire, or on interior floor mats.

1

Claying a car will remove all pre-existing layers of wax.

1

After fully detailing the engine bay, it is a good idea to crank the vehicle to allow the water to dry off.

1

The engine bay should be done after the rest of the car is done.

1

When applying wax, sealants, polishes and compounds by hand or by machine, the best method is to use circular over lapping patterns.

1

It is safe to make modifications and bedazzle foam pads or other equipment.

1

When detailing the interior, one should always use microfiber towels to clean the dash cluster to prevent swirls.

1

A good remedy for restoring headlight lenses is to use Meguair's Scratch X 2.0

1

While removing severe oxidation from automotive paint, it is best to run on the highest speed setting when using a machine such as the porter cable 7424XP DA Polisher.

1

Mequiar's Machine Glaze may be used with a machine such as the Porter Cable 7424XP DA Polisher.

1

It is desirable to clean all tire shine residue off of the wheels because this causes brake and rail dust to stick.

1

Meguiar's Water Spot Remover will also remove existing layers of wax.

1

All of the different foam pads for machine polishers are identified by the color.

1

Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding foam pads. Mark all that apply.

1

When applying wax, a thin layer is better than a thick layer.

1

Dark colors show up defects worse because darker colors absorb more light.

1

All microfiber towels are the same.

1

Depending on the paint condition, the polishing step can be skipped.

1

DA stands for Dual Action.

1

Before using a new foam pad with a machine polisher, what should always be done? Check all that apply.

1

Where on a car are inconspicuous areas? Mark all that apply.

1

Why is sheen better than shine on the dash of a vehicle? Check all that apply.

1

Which best describes the difference between sheen and shine? Mark all that apply.

1

When detailing chrome surfaces, which of the following is true? Mark all that apply.

1

Which one of the following chemicals are designed to apply a layer of protection? Mark all that apply.

1

Which of the following is a reasonable order for products to use on an exterior detail job? Check all that apply.

1

Which of the following is true regarding washing a vehicle while instilling minimal swirls? Mark all that apply.

1

Before using any paint correction chemical, one should always_________. Mark all that apply.

1

Tire shine is safe to use on painted surfaces.

1

Wax should not be applied on a freshly painted car until the paint has cured.

1

B-Pilar swirls and scratches may be removed the same way as the rest of the paint.

1

Polishers should not be used with a backing plate that is larger than the pad.

1

Interior detail products such as armor all is safe to be used on steering wheels and brake pedals.

1

Leather seats can be cleaned using 70% isopropyl alcohol.

1

Purple Power Citrus Cleaner should not be used to clean leather seats or the like.

1

Aluminum wheels can be cleaned using pure purple power.

1

Leather cleaners should not be sprayed directly on the surface; instead, it should be sprayed on the microfiber towels and wiped on.

1

Fully saturating the headliner is safe while detailing.

1

Any type of steel wool can be used to thoroughly clean the windshield.

1

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is a safe chemical to thoroughly clean exterior glass surfaces.

1

Microfiber towels work better than newspaper or paper towels when cleaning glass.

1

What products can be used to prevent the interior windows from fogging? Check all that apply.

1

Carpet and upholstery should ONLY be scrubbed with soft bristle brushes.

1

Waxes typically apply easier in colder temperatures.

1

Detail mist may be sprayed on the car while applying paste wax.

1

Moderately dirty vehicles may be detailed using a product such as Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer.

1

Holograms are paint defects that typically look like Christmas tree shaped swirl marks.

1

Which of the following pad/chemical combination is reasonable for glass polishing?

1

When polishing diamond plate, which type pad works best?

1

Paint on different make cars may be harder or softer than the other.

1

When cleaning LCD screens or the like, one should always avoid spraying a cleaner directly on the surface.

1

Purple Power is safe to clean LCD screens.

1

Meguiar's Polymer Sealant takes up to twelve hours to completely bond to the surface through covalent bonding.

1

When using an aggressive product such as Chemical Guys V34 Optimal Grade Cutting Polish on soft B-Pillar paint, the product will cut through the defects but will often leave marring.

1

Which of the following from the list of Chemical Guys products are the MOST aggressive?

1

Which of the following products is designed to polish a plastic instrument cluster? Check all that apply.

1

Which pad/product combo will provide the most abrasive combination.

1

Smaller pads are more aggressive than larger pads.

1

When working on glass with water spot remover using a DA polisher such as the porter cable 7424XP, it is more efficient to use the softest pad.

1

It is safe to use mild degreasers to detail the pedals.

1

Typically, which will remove spray paint gravity off of car paint?

1

This picture contains a defect most commonly referred to as_; which is caused primarily by improper___.

1

This picture contains a defects oftentimes referred to as___; which is primarily caused by_.

1

From the following pictures, which illustrates solvent popping?

1

Which of the following promotes clear coat failure? Mark all that apply.

1

Water etching is primarily caused by allowing contaminants to remain on the paint surface for too long under certain conditions.

1

This picture illustrates a prime example of severe oxidation.

1

D114 is a ________ product

1

Which of the following are considered water-less wash products? Check all that apply.

1

In terms of chemistry, which is the safest degreaser product to use when detailing the engine bay to assure not harming the paint if there is any over spray?

1

When detailing the engine bay, sprays work better than gels when trying to restore hoses, plastics, etc.

This quiz will test your knowledge about properly detailing vehicles. This test includes examination of products, methods of application, etc.

Detailing Vehicles Final Exam

Detailing Vehicles Final Exam

What is the correct order of professionally detailing a car?

Which of the following processes are suitable when washing and drying microfiber towels?

Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of dryer sheets when drying microfiber towels?

Which of the following are terms describing paint conditions commonly seen in the detailing world?

Which of the following describes the most significant difference between a sealant and a wax?

When using a DA polisher, why should the machine not be removed from the paint while the machine is still in motion?

What does detailing clay accomplish in the detailing process?

When applying paint correction chemicals, why should one not allow the chemical to dry?

What is an example of a product that is a one step clean, polish, and protect?

From the following products, which would cut through severe oxidation, water spots, and swirl marks the fastest?

When cleaning glass, which one of the following works best to prevent "streak chasing?"

What is the word/phrase that describes why Ultimate Compound cuts but finishes well.

When detailing the engine bay of a vehicle, one should always______.

What is a way to test paint to tell rather it is single stage paint?

What is the most efficient way to fold microfiber towels?

Why should ammonia not be used on window tint?

From the listed products below, which product cuts well and finishes almost flawless?

Before applying spray paint to the fender well, accessories, or the like; it is important to what?

Single stage paint most accurately refers to what?