Detailing / Paint Correction Flashcards
(39 cards)
When washing a vehicle
- rinse with a hose at high pressure
- use liquid or powdered dish washing soap
- use two bucket, one with soapy water
- start at bottom of the vehicle and work up
Use two buckets, one with soapy water
All are true EXCEPT
- use soft or demonized water
- laundry detergent can dull a finish
- rinse water should bead off the surface
- metal on the hose end should be covered with tape
rinse water should bead off the surface
After washing a vehicle with car wash soap, rinse using a:
- hose with the nozzle set to full force
- pressure washer
- hose without a nozzle
- bucket that contain the rinse water used during washing
Hose without nozzle
Tech A says that a magnifier may be able to determine if a defect has etched into the surface
Tech B says that a magnifier may be able to determined depth of a scratch.
A
B
Both
Neither
Both
Tech A says spray on masking removal may be easier if water is allowed to soak in first.
Tech B says spray on masking should be removed prior to detailing.
A
B
Both
Neither
B
All describe a surface magnifier EXCEPT
- allow better depth of vision
- shows how deep a scratch is
- whether a defect has etched into the surface or not
- measure finish film thickness
Measure finish film thickness
All describe a film thickness gauge EXCEPT
- one mil is equal to 1.0mil
- uses electronic or permanent magnet
-can measure on ferrous metal and nonferrous metals
-Measures finished film thickness
One mil is equal to 1.0mil
1mil is ( 1/1000” )
All describe drying after washing EXCEPT
- a natural chamois can be used
- avoids water spotting
- a cotton terry towel can be used
- a squeegee can be used initial drying
a natural chamois can be used
All are types of defects that might be able to be removed by detailing, without refinishing EXCEPT
- solvent popping
- minor runs and sags
- Dust particles
- orange peel.
Solvent popping
All are types of defects that CANNOT be removed by detailing EXCEPT
- fisheyes
- sand scratch swelling
- pinholes
- wrinkling or lifting
Sand scratch swelling
Tech A says bird dropping can damage a paint finish
Tech B says aggressive cut polishing is required when removing defects from a matte finish
A
B
Both
Neither
A
What is the maximum amount of film build that can be removed from an original finish
- 0.2 mils
- 0.5 mils
- 2 mils
- 2 / 3 mils
0.5mils
On average, what is the minimum clearcoat thickness required to maintain proper UV protection?
- 0.2 mils
- 0.5 mils
- 1 mils
- 2 mils
2 mils
Technician A says removing excessive film thickness may cause the finish to look different
Tech B says removing excessive film thickness may cause the finish to fail
A
B
Both
Neither
Both
All describe the defect removal time window EXCEPT
- the finish is too hard after the time ends
- the best time to remove a surface defect
- the time after the paint has cursed
- the finish is too soft before the time starts
the finish is too soft before the time starts
What is used for the recommended first step to remove most overspray
Nib removal tool
Rotary buffer
Clay
All purpose cleaner
Clay
When sanding to remove surface defects
- always sand the entire panel
- start with the most aggressive grit that will remove the defect
- start with the courses grit, then change to the finer grit
- progress to finer to remove the previous grit scratches
progress to finer to remove the previous grit scratches
For removing defects
Compound
For extended protection
Waxes and sealants
For restoring gloss and removing very minor defects
Polishs
All describe rotary buffers EXCEPT
- can generate too much heat if excess pressure applied
- should have a maximum 2200 rpm
- should have a 0 - 1,800 rpm range of speed
- are used at higher speeds on flexible plastic parts
are used at higher speeds on flexible plastic parts
Tech A says it is best to buff from low area into high Area
Tech B says a good option is to avoid buffing body lines, working them by hand instead
A
B
Both
Neither
B
If scratch can be felt when drawing a fingernail backwards across it
- it is less than .5mild deep
- it must be sanded the buffed
- it must be refinished
- a course compound polish is used
It must be refinished
When treating confirmed spots of acid rain, it is necessary to
- neutralize the acid
- buff out the spots
- apply vinegar and water solution
- remove the spots with clay
Neutralize the acid