Question 1
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What is the correct order of professionally detailing a car?
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Wash, Clay, Polish, Sealant/Wax.
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Wash, Polish, Clay, Sealant/Wax.
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Wash, Clay, Polish, Wax/Sealant.
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Wash, Polish, Sealant/Wax, Clay.
Question 2
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Which of the following processes are suitable when washing and drying microfiber towels?
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Wash with or without mild detergent in warm water separate from other articles of clothing, tumble dry without dryer sheets on low heat, or air dry.
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Wash only with water separate from other articles of clothing , and only air dry.
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Wash with powder detergent in warm water, and only air dry.
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None of these.
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All of these.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of dryer sheets when drying microfiber towels?
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Dryer sheets will cause the towels to loose absorption ability.
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Dryer sheets will cause microfiber towels to streak, especially when working around glass.
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Dryer sheets are safe to use when drying microfiber towels.
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Dryer sheets should always be used to avoid static electricity; thus causing the microfiber towels to stick together.
Question 4
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Which of the following are terms describing paint conditions commonly seen in the detailing world?
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Swirl marks.
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Oxidation.
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Water spots.
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Etching.
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Holograms.
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Buffer swirls.
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All of these.
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None of these.
Question 5
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Which of the following describes the most significant difference between a sealant and a wax?
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A wax is more durable, so a wax should be applied before applying a sealant.
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A sealant is more durable, so a sealant should be applied before applying a wax.
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A sealant and a wax should not be used at the same time.
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None of these are correct.
Question 6
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When using a DA polisher, why should the machine not be removed from the paint while the machine is still in motion?
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To avoid product splatter.
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To avoid possible buffer swirls.
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All of these.
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None of these
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To lengthen the life of the barring in the machine.
Question 7
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What does detailing clay accomplish in the detailing process?
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It is a chemical only designed to thoroughly clean glass.
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It is a product that is used to remove above surface bonded contaminants that washing wont remove. It can be used on paint, wheels, glass, and even plastic.
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It is a product that is designed only for removing paint over spray. It can't be used on glass or wheels.
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None of these.
Question 8
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When applying paint correction chemicals, why should one not allow the chemical to dry?
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When the product drys, there is a minimum amount of lubricity; which is a needed element to prevent paint damage.
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When some correction chemicals dry, they are very tough to remove.
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Both of these.
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None of these.
Question 9
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What is an example of a product that is a one step clean, polish, and protect?
Question 10
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From the following products, which would cut through severe oxidation, water spots, and swirl marks the fastest?
Question 11
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When cleaning glass, which one of the following works best to prevent "streak chasing?"
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Final wipes should be horizontal for interior glass surfaces, and the final wipe should be vertical on exterior glass surfaces.
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There are no actual ways to prevent "streak chasing."
Question 12
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What is the word/phrase that describes why Ultimate Compound cuts but finishes well.
Question 13
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When detailing the engine bay of a vehicle, one should always______.
Question 14
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What is a way to test paint to tell rather it is single stage paint?
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Use Cleaner Wax; if color transfers to the applicator pad, then this means it is single stage paint.
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Rub the paint with your finger; if color transfers, then this means it is single stage paint.
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Both of these.
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None of these.
Question 15
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What is the most efficient way to fold microfiber towels?
Question 16
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Why should ammonia not be used on window tint?
Question 17
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From the listed products below, which product cuts well and finishes almost flawless?
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Ultimate Compound.
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Rubbing Compound.
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Ultimate Polish.
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None of these.
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All of these.
Question 18
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Before applying spray paint to the fender well, accessories, or the like; it is important to what?
Question 19
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Single stage paint most accurately refers to what?
Question 20
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Which of the following best describes why swirls are easily seen in the sun on a clean car?
Question 21
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Which of the following pads are the most aggressive?
Question 22
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From the following products listed, which one cuts well but typically finishes terrible?
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Rubbing Compound.
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Ultimate Compound.
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Ultimate Polish.
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None of these.
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All of these.
Question 23
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Which of the following list shows a product list in order from most aggressive to least aggressive?
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Ultimate Compound, Swirl Remover 2.0, Ultimate Polish.
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Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish, Swirl Remover 2.0.
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Swirl Remover 2.0, Ultimate Polish, Ultimate Compound.
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None of these.
Question 24
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Which of the following may result from improper use of a DA or Rotary buffer?
Question 25
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Wash cloths are suitable replacements for a wash mitt.
Question 26
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When washing microfiber towels, one should always avoid washing them with other articles of clothing.
Question 27
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When applying a wax and a sealant, one should always apply the sealant first.
Question 28
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When drying microfiber towels, one should always use dryer sheets.
Question 29
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When removing above surface bonded contaminants from automotive paint with detailing clay, one should never use clay that has been dropped on the ground.
Question 30
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Any detailing chemical that can be used with a machine, also means that it can be used with any type of machine.
Question 31
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Hand application, DA, and rotary are the most common methods of applying detailing chemicals.
Question 32
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When using a rotary buffer or a DA polisher, one should never hold the machine in one place; it should be in constant motion.
Question 33
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When detailing a car, the car should always be in the shade.
Question 34
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When removing wax residue, one should always wipe in straight lines to avoid possible swirls from trapped particulate matter in the microfiber towel.
Question 35
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When applying a glaze, this should be done before applying a sealant/wax.
Question 36
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When using a DA polisher, one should spread the product out on the lowest speed setting.
Question 37
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When using a DA polisher, one should never pick the machine up off the paint while the machine is still running.
Question 38
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When correcting paint defects, one should always start with the most aggressive product.
Question 39
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When correcting paint defects, one should always start with the least aggressive product.
Question 40
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When correcting paint by machine or hand, one should work small areas at a time.
Question 41
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When applying paint correction chemicals, one should not allow the product to dry. Unlike some wax products.
Question 42
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When applying correction chemicals by hand or machine, one should use a lot of product.
Question 43
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When applying correction chemicals by hand or machine, one should never use a lot of product; five pea size dots maximum.
Question 44
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Before doing any paint correction, one should always clay before hand.
Question 45
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All waxes will fill in swirl marks.
Question 46
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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.
Question 47
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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.
Question 48
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When removing painters tape, always remove very slowly and at an angle other than 90 degrees from the surface.
Question 49
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When detailing a vehicle, it is essential not to use microfiber towels that have been dropped on the ground, or washed improperly.
Question 50
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When detailing the interior, one should always apply a product such as armor all on the floor mats.
Question 51
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When using glass cleaning products to clean glass with window tint on it, they should not contain ammonia.
Question 52
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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.
Question 53
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All waxes require drying time before removal.
Question 54
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When cleaning the interior of a car, it is most efficient to clean the windows first.
Question 55
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When cleaning the interior of a car, it is most efficient to clean the windows last.
Question 56
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It is safe to use a chemical degreaser such as purple power citrus cleaner on interior floor mats.
Question 57
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Before applying a new product that has never been used before, it should be tested first in an inconspicuous area.
Question 58
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It is not necessary to test new products in an inconspicuous area.
Question 59
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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.
Question 60
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Before storing foam polishing pads, one should: wash again, spray with conditioner, and then store in plastic bag.
Question 61
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A good rule of thumb when working with detailing products is: the more product the better.
Question 62
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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.
Question 63
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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.
Question 64
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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.
Question 65
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When using meguair's quick detailer on a moderately dusty car, one should apply a lot of pressure to the towel for initial wipe.
Question 66
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When using meguair's quick detailer on a moderately dusty car, one should apply little to no pressure to the towel for initial wipe.
Question 67
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It is safe to allow all detail products to freeze.
Question 68
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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.
Question 69
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When washing a car, the wheels should ALWAYS be washed using a separate wash mitt.
Question 70
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Tire shine products should not be used on the tread of the tire, or on interior floor mats.
Question 71
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Claying a car will remove all pre-existing layers of wax.
Question 72
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After fully detailing the engine bay, it is a good idea to crank the vehicle to allow the water to dry off.
Question 73
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The engine bay should be done after the rest of the car is done.
Question 74
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When applying wax, sealants, polishes and compounds by hand or by machine, the best method is to use circular over lapping patterns.
Question 75
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It is safe to make modifications and bedazzle foam pads or other equipment.
Question 76
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When detailing the interior, one should always use microfiber towels to clean the dash cluster to prevent swirls.
Question 77
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A good remedy for restoring headlight lenses is to use Meguair's Scratch X 2.0
Question 78
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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.
Question 79
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Mequiar's Machine Glaze may be used with a machine such as the Porter Cable 7424XP DA Polisher.
Question 80
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It is desirable to clean all tire shine residue off of the wheels because this causes brake and rail dust to stick.
Question 81
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Meguiar's Water Spot Remover will also remove existing layers of wax.
Question 82
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All of the different foam pads for machine polishers are identified by the color.
Question 83
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Which of the following statements are NOT true regarding foam pads. Mark all that apply.
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A gray pad works well when applying sealants.
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An orange cutting pad can be used with swirl X swirl remover.
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One should always use an orange cutting pad with a wax.
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A gray pad should be used with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound.
Question 84
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When applying wax, a thin layer is better than a thick layer.
Question 85
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Dark colors show up defects worse because darker colors absorb more light.
Question 86
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All microfiber towels are the same.
Question 87
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Depending on the paint condition, the polishing step can be skipped.
Question 88
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DA stands for Dual Action.
Question 89
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Before using a new foam pad with a machine polisher, what should always be done? Check all that apply.
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Wash the pad thoroughly.
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Spray a pad conditioner on the pad to lubricate it.
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Bang the pad on your hand to knock out dust particles.
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Spray two to three squirts of water to lubricate the pad in place of a pad conditioner.
Question 90
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Where on a car are inconspicuous areas? Mark all that apply.
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On roof.
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On hood.
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In door Jam.
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Under the hood.
Question 91
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Why is sheen better than shine on the dash of a vehicle? Check all that apply.
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None of these.
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One is not better than the other.
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Because a shiny surface causes the sun to heat it and draw it up, resulting in a smeared film on the windows.
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Because a shiny surface traps heat under it; possibly resulting over time in the dash cracking and fading.
Question 92
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Which best describes the difference between sheen and shine? Mark all that apply.
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Sheen is a natural look.
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Shine is a visible film.
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Sheen is a visible film
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All of these.
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None of these.
Question 93
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When detailing chrome surfaces, which of the following is true? Mark all that apply.
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0000 Steel Wool will clean severe oxidation and restore it to it's original shine; but must be used with a lubricant, such as Quick Detail spray or glass cleaner.
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Swirl marks sometimes can't be removed depending on the severity of the swirls, this due to how thin the chrome layer is on most accessories and body trim.
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Chrome can be cleaned using Quick Detailer.
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None of these.
Question 94
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Which one of the following chemicals are designed to apply a layer of protection? Mark all that apply.
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Meguair's Ultimate Liquid Wax.
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Meguiar's Ultimate Polish.
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Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Yellow Wax.
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Meguair's Ultimate Compound.
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Nu Finish Scratch Doctor.
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Nu Finish Car Polish.
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All of these.
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None of these.
Question 95
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Which of the following is a reasonable order for products to use on an exterior detail job? Check all that apply.
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Car Wash Concentrate, Clay, Swirl X Swirl Remover, Speed Glaze, Polymer Sealant, Ultimate Liquid Wax.
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Car Wash Concentrate, Clay, Ultimate Polish, Show Car Glaze, Polymer Sealant, and then Lava wax.
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Car Wash Concentrate, Ultimate Polish, Show Car Glaze, Ultimate Liquid Wax, then finally a sealant.
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Car Wash Concentrate, clay, Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish, Machine Glaze, Polymer Sealant, Yellow Wax.
Question 96
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Which of the following is true regarding washing a vehicle while instilling minimal swirls? Mark all that apply.
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Wash mitt out before putting it back into wash bucket water.
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Get a grit guard to put into bottom of wash bucket.
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Never use the same mitt on the wheels as you do the paint.
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None of these.
Question 97
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Before using any paint correction chemical, one should always_________. Mark all that apply.
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Check to see that the product is clear coat safe.
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Check to see how the product should be applied.
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Check the viscosity of the chemical.
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All of these.
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None of these.
Question 98
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Tire shine is safe to use on painted surfaces.
Question 99
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Wax should not be applied on a freshly painted car until the paint has cured.
Question 100
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B-Pilar swirls and scratches may be removed the same way as the rest of the paint.
Question 101
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Polishers should not be used with a backing plate that is larger than the pad.
Question 102
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Interior detail products such as armor all is safe to be used on steering wheels and brake pedals.
Question 103
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Leather seats can be cleaned using 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Question 104
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Purple Power Citrus Cleaner should not be used to clean leather seats or the like.
Question 105
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Aluminum wheels can be cleaned using pure purple power.
Question 106
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Leather cleaners should not be sprayed directly on the surface; instead, it should be sprayed on the microfiber towels and wiped on.
Question 107
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Fully saturating the headliner is safe while detailing.
Question 108
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Any type of steel wool can be used to thoroughly clean the windshield.
Question 109
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Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is a safe chemical to thoroughly clean exterior glass surfaces.
Question 110
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Microfiber towels work better than newspaper or paper towels when cleaning glass.
Question 111
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What products can be used to prevent the interior windows from fogging? Check all that apply.
Question 112
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Carpet and upholstery should ONLY be scrubbed with soft bristle brushes.
Question 113
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Waxes typically apply easier in colder temperatures.
Question 114
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Detail mist may be sprayed on the car while applying paste wax.
Question 115
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Moderately dirty vehicles may be detailed using a product such as Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer.
Question 116
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Holograms are paint defects that typically look like Christmas tree shaped swirl marks.
Question 117
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Which of the following pad/chemical combination is reasonable for glass polishing?
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A Lake Country CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad with Meguiar's Water Spot Remover.
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A Lake Country CCS White Polishing Pad with Meguiar's spray type Water Spot Remover.
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Lake Country CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad with Meguiar's spray type Water Spot Remover.
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None of these.
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All of these.
Question 118
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When polishing diamond plate, which type pad works best?
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Wool.
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Foam.
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Microfiber.
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All of these.
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None of these.
Question 119
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Paint on different make cars may be harder or softer than the other.
Question 120
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When cleaning LCD screens or the like, one should always avoid spraying a cleaner directly on the surface.
Question 121
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Purple Power is safe to clean LCD screens.
Question 122
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Meguiar's Polymer Sealant takes up to twelve hours to completely bond to the surface through covalent bonding.
Question 123
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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.
Question 124
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Which of the following from the list of Chemical Guys products are the MOST aggressive?
Question 125
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Which of the following products is designed to polish a plastic instrument cluster? Check all that apply.
Question 126
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Which pad/product combo will provide the most abrasive combination.
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4 inch wool pad and Chemical Guys V32
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6 inch wool pad and Ultimate Compound.
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4 inch foam yellow cutting pad and Ultimate Compound.
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6 inch Orange light cutting pad and Chemical Guys V34
Question 127
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Smaller pads are more aggressive than larger pads.
Question 128
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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.
Question 129
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It is safe to use mild degreasers to detail the pedals.
Question 130
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Typically, which will remove spray paint gravity off of car paint?
Question 131
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This picture contains a defect most commonly referred to as_________; which is caused primarily by improper___________.
Question 132
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This picture contains a defects oftentimes referred to as_____________; which is primarily caused by___________.
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Swirl Marks, improper detailing techniques (including washing, waxing, etc.).
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Solvent Popping, improper waxing.
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Solvent Popping, improper quick detailing.
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Water Spots, improper detailing.
Question 133
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From the following pictures, which illustrates solvent popping?
Question 134
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Which of the following promotes clear coat failure? Mark all that apply.
Question 135
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Water etching is primarily caused by allowing contaminants to remain on the paint surface for too long under certain conditions.
Question 136
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This picture illustrates a prime example of severe oxidation.
Question 137
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D114 is a ________ product
Question 138
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Which of the following are considered water-less wash products? Check all that apply.
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D114
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Chemical Guys Eco-Smart
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Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere
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Meguairs Ultimate Quick Detailer
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Chemical Guys Hose Free Eco-Wash
Question 139
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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?
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Acid based products
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Water based products
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oil based
Question 140
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When detailing the engine bay, sprays work better than gels when trying to restore hoses, plastics, etc.