Deck 23: Detailing

Question 1

Technician A says when washing a vehicle, terry cloth towels easily pick dirt particles from the surface and then easily slough them off when rinsing them in water. Technician B says that the chamois or terry cloth towel should be dragged across the surface when using them to dry the surface rather than scrubbing with them. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Technician A says that RPM stands for ____________________ per minute.

Answer 2

Revolutions

Question 3

Technician A says that the glass should be cleaned before the vehicle is washed and detailed. Technician B says that glass should be washed last because most of the other processes would dirty it if done before. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Technician A says that swirl marks are natural and unavoidable. Technician B says that if a scratch can be felt when a fingernail is raked across it, one will not be able to buff it out. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 5

A shop uses 17 sheets a day of P1000 grit sandpaper. They work five days a week, fifty weeks a year. For one year of business, the shop will need ____________________ sheets of P1000 grit paper.

Question 6

Technician A says that wool polishing pads are more aggresive than wool blend pads. Technician B says that larger cell size foam polishing pads are more aggressive quality than a smooth pad. . Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 7

Acid rain residue must be neutralized.

Question 8

Technician A says that a foam buffing pad is cleaned with a brush. Technician B says that a polishing foam pad is cleaned with a spur. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A not B

Question 9

The two bucket method of washing uses two bucked of soapy water, one for the first cleaning and the second for the second washing,

Question 10

Technician A says a minumum of 2.0 mils of clear coat must be left on the surface to offer the required protection. Technician B says one should start by using the coarsest material that will do the job and progress to the finest to remove any resulting imperfections that may occur . Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 11

Technician A says that using buffer speeds that are too fast may cause burn-throughs to occur. Technician B says the use of larger buffing pads should be avoided as their edge speeds are too fast. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 12

Technician A says the that a film thickness gauge measures the thickness of materials in mils. Technician B says the vehicle should be washed and free of any dirt before using the film thickness gauge to take a reading. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 13

A neutral PH is 10.

Question 14

Neutral PH value is ____________________.

Question 15

Technician A says that UV rays stands for ultra-volatile rays. Technician B says that UV rays stands for ultraviolet rays. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 16

A repair plan helps a technician develop a thorough and efficient process.

Question 17

Technician B says that DA stands for ____________________ action.

Question 18

Technician A says that new finishes are fully cured immediately after it is baked. Technician B says that new finish is not fully cured for as long as 90 days after it is painted. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

A neutralizing solution to remove acid rain is made by mixing one ____________________ of baking soda for every gallon of warm water.

Question 20

If shop buffers do not seem overly loud, ear protection need not be worn.

Question 21

List the steps used in the two bucket washing method.

Question 22

In your own words, explain a buffing technique.

Question 23

Describe what detail clay is suited for and how it is used,

Question 24

What is the "least aggressive first" theory?

Question 25

Assume that a new customer comes in to your shop, requesting to have a vehicle detailed immediately. However, the day's schedule is full. If you add the vehicle to today's schedule, one of the vehicles that has already been promised for delivery today may not get done. What solutions would you consider to manage the schedule?