Quiz: how much do you know about washing and cleaning cars?

Quiz: how much do you know about cleaning cars?

Is your car your pride and joy? Do you spend hours on end pampering its paintwork, polishing panels and giving the glass a glossy finish?

If that sounds like your idea of a day well spent, this quiz is for you. Put your car cleaning knowledge to the test and see if you drive for perfection or still have some way to go to get your motor looking spick and span.

We’ve got expert tips, one or two handy hacks and the odd cheeky trick question to see whether you can be a master car cleaner. Wax on, wax off!

Question #1: Silicone cupcake cases are good for…

Car cleaning quiz_Silicone cupcake cases are good for…
Nice try but wrong! Have another guess.

Question #2: True or false? A clay bar coats paintwork in a protective layer of clay

What is a clay bar used for when cleaning a car?
It's not true! A clay bar is used to lift fine particles of dirt from paintwork, after it has been washed and rinsed clean.

Question #3: When washing a car, what’s the best sort of soap to mix with water?

Which sort of soap is best to use when washing a car?
Oh dear! You'd better not wash your car with that sort of soap. Try again.

Question #4: The best way to dry a car after washing it is to…

The best way to dry a car after washing it is to wipe it with microfibre towels
That won't do it much good! Try again.

Question #5: What does polish do?

What does polish do for car paintwork?
Don't use it for that! You need to use polish for something else…

Question #6: True or false? A grit guard goes in a bucket

Why would you use a grit guard?
No way! It's true. You place it at the bottom of the bucket to prevent grit rising in the water and getting into the wash mitt.

Question #7: Why would you use a stiff nylon brush?

Why would you use a stiff nylon brush to clean a car?
Uh oh! You don't want to do that with the brush; try again.

Question #8: What’s a good way to restore the appearance of faded black plastic trim?

Saab 900 Turbo 16S: What's a good way to restore the appearance of faded black plastic trim?
Hang on a moment, we thought you knew your stuff! Try again.

Question #9: Before washing your car you should…

Before washing your car you should rinse it with a pressure washer
Seriously? You need to look after your car a bit better! Try again.

Question #10: When and where is it best to wash a car?

When and where is it best to wash a car?
Try again! You don't want to be cleaning a car in those conditions…

4 comments on “Quiz: how much do you know about washing and cleaning cars?”

  1. Eric Hayman March 9, 2018 7:22 am

    More childish choices. When should you display a green flag? When there is danger? To stop a train? To indicate that you pay a company in greenbacks?

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  2. Brian Holdford May 18, 2018 6:50 am

    Because I prefer when possible to clean my car myself as none of the car washing services take the time to do it thoroughly.

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  3. joe bennett May 21, 2018 11:08 am

    I believe waxing a car helps protect the paint work

    Reply
  4. Barry Noon May 21, 2018 5:42 pm

    I use a waterless wash & wax system so I don’t need to bother with the hassle of conventional washing!

    Reply

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