AR 16 Exterior Valeting

When Washing the exterior of a vehicle, where should you start?

• The wheels

• The roof and work down

• The sill panel area

• The door shuts

Some valeting water buckets have a grid in the bottom.

what is it for ?

• To clean the sponges

• To keep the car wash shampoo separate

• To trap grit

• To stop you stubbing your fingers on the bottom of the bucket

What are the consequences of a dirty sponge or wash mit.

• A gleaming paint job

• Paint flaking

• scratched paint

• Dull paint work

What is the advantage of a pressure washer?

• Quicker and better dirt removal

• Slower and noisy

• Dangerous due to high water pressure

• It uses a large amount of car wash shampoo

Where is it advantageous to use a pressure washer?

• Under wheel arches , brakes and suspension

• On electrical systems like under bonnet EUC's

• Cleaning the door shuts

• Cleaning the glove box and centre consul

Where should a pressure washer never be used

• Cleaning the spare wheel

• The front screen

• Alloy wheels

• Electrical and Electronic systems

Over use of a pressure washer can?

• Damage plastic bumper and mouldings

• Improve the anti corrosion properties of a car

• Remove necessary lubrication

• Damage tyres

Holding a pressure washer to close to the body , could result in?

• Improve shine

• Flaking or removal of paint

• Causing a water ingress

• Dirt inclusion

When using a pressure wash, what PPE is necessary

• Clean box goggles

• Chemical resistant rubber gloves

• Ear protection

• Water proof overalls

Before starting to wash the a car ,what is the first process?

• Wash down with clean water

• Go straight on to the body with a sponge

• Spray a dirt lifting chemical

  (TFR)

• Clean the mud flaps