Ironclad Training Exam

What is car detailing?

• A simple car wash
• Meticulously cleaning, restoring, and finishing a vehicle to achieve a show-quality level of detail
• Only cleaning the exterior of the car
• Adding new parts to the car

Answer explanation

Car detailing involves meticulous cleaning, restoration, and finishing.

Why is car detailing important?

• It preserves the vehicle’s surfaces
• It enhances the vehicle’s appearance
• It maintains or increases the resale value
• All of the above

Answer explanation

Detailing preserves surfaces, enhances appearance, and maintains resale value.

What does the detailing process typically include?

• Only washing the exterior
• Only cleaning the interior
• Both exterior and interior cleaning, and sometimes restoration
• Painting the car

Answer explanation

Detailing includes both exterior and interior cleaning and sometimes restoration.

What is the purpose of the two-bucket method in washing a car?

• To save water
• To separate clean and dirty water, preventing scratches
• To use one bucket for soap and one for rinsing the car
• To clean the wheels separately

Answer explanation

The two-bucket method prevents scratches by separating clean and dirty water.

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for washing a car?

• Drying, Washing, Rinsing
• Washing, Drying, Rinsing
• Pre-Rinse, Washing, Final Rinse
• Rinsing, Polishing, Waxing

Answer explanation

Pre-rinse to remove loose dirt, wash, then final rinse to remove soap.

Why should you use straight motions rather than circular motions when washing a car?

• To save time
• To avoid creating swirl marks
• To make the car shine more
• To remove more dirt

Answer explanation

Straight motions prevent swirl marks during washing.

What tool is recommended for drying a car to avoid scratches?

• Paper towels
• Microfiber drying towels
• Cotton towels
• Old t-shirts

Answer explanation

Microfiber drying towels are soft and minimize scratches.

Why is claying an important step in car detailing?

• It adds shine to the car
• It removes embedded contaminants from the paint surface
• It polishes the car
• It dries the car

Answer explanation

Claying removes contaminants that washing misses.

When applying polish with a dual action polisher, what speed setting should you typically start with?

• Low to medium
• High
• Off
• Maximum

Answer explanation

Start with a low to medium speed for control and safety.

What is the purpose of waxing a car?

• To remove scratches
• To clean the car
• To add a protective layer and enhance shine
• To dry the car

Answer explanation

Waxing adds protection and enhances the car's shine.