How to start a carwash: Word(s) of the Week: Pressure pad - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

How to start a carwash: Word(s) of the Week: Pressure pad

From the multiple choices listed, see if you know the definition.

The word-of-the-week quiz on carwash.com features words from the Glossary of Terms provided by CarWash College.

This week's word(s) is: Pressure Pad

Which is the correct definition? Scroll down to see the answer.

A. Pads use to clean door jambs.

B. A 96" pencil brush that rotates down toward the floor to scrub the tire.

C. Pads used to clean the license plates of each vehicle before they go through the wash.

D. Sensors which locate the position of the tire to let the wash know where, and how far apart the wheels are. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The answer is: D

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