Valeting for Beginners

What would you do if you dropped the sponge while washing a car?

• Just use it

• Wash it out

• Throw it away and buy a new one

• None of the other answers

Why would you NOT use washing-up liquid to wash a car?

• Because it makes your hands soft

• Washing-up liquid dissolves too quickly

• Because it removes the wax from the paint

• Because it contains a high level of salt

Why should you not apply polish in direct sunlight?

• Because it dries too quickly

• Because it evaporates

• Because it requires water to shine properly

• Because untra-violet light can change the colour of the polish

What type of cloth should you use to dry off a car?

• Soft Cloth

• Dry Sponge

• Chamois

• Old Tea Towel

Which two items of PPE should you use when you are cleaning a car?

• Boots and Overalls

• Shorts and boots

• Trainers and overalls

• T-Shirt and boots

How would you find out the right way to use a polish?

• Ask your Mum

• Phone a friend

• Read the instructions

• None of these

What does this symbol mean?

• Dangerous

• Pest

• Irritant

• Nothing. X just marks the spot

What would you do if you got cleaning fluid in your eye?

• Nothing, it's fine

• Rinse it out under cold water and seek medical help

• Ignore it, the pain will fade over time

• Add another fluid to cancel out the first one

Before deciding to use a Power Washer to clean a car what should you check?

• The ignition keys have been removed

• All valuables have been removed from the interior

• The washer is properly switched off

• There is no loose or flaking paint on the car

Which of these is the correct sequence for valeting the exterior of a car?

• Rinse, Wash and Polish

• Wash, Rinse and Polish

• Polish, Wash and Rinse

• Wash, Polish and Rinse