Vehicle surface preparation apparatus

1. A passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus comprising:

(a) a mounting assembly having at least two mounting posts;

(b) a support assembly comprising two support arms having first and second ends, each of said support arms pivotally connected to one of said mounting posts;

(c) a horizontal wiper assembly connected adjacent said first ends of said support arms, said wiper assembly comprising a horizontal wiper with an axle connected to at least one of said support arms and an endplate lock arrangement configured to selectively secure said wiper in a stationary position; and

(d) a balance assembly attached adjacent said second end of at least one of said support arms.

2. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one roller assembly adjacent said horizontal wiper for guiding said wiper along said surface.

3. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said roller assembly is configured to be adjustably positioned according to the contours of said vehicle surface.

4. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a first vertical wiper adjacent said mounting assembly, said first vertical wiper having a stationary preparation surface.

5. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a second vertical wiper adjacent said mounting assembly and said first vertical wiper, said second vertical wiper having a stationary preparation surface.

6. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a swing halt assembly positioned adjacent said support arm.

7. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said swing halt assembly comprises a hydraulic damper and spring shock absorber mounted to a halt post.

8. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said wiper includes a covering.

9. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said horizontal wiper assembly further comprises a covering over said wiper and a gripping assembly configured to properly hold said covering on said wiper.

10. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said horizontal wiper assembly comprises an endplate having a plurality of apertures staggered relative to one another.

11. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said balance assembly is configured to effectively preload said horizontal wiper assembly.

12. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said balance assembly comprises at least one weight positioned adjacent said second end of at least one of said support arms.

13. A passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus comprising:

(a) a mounting assembly;

(b) a support arm assembly having at least one support arm and being pivotally connected to said mounting assembly; and

(c) a horizontal wiper assembly attached to said support arm assembly, said wiper assembly having:

(1) a stationary preparation surface;

(2) a wiper with an axle disposed therein, said axle connected to said support arm assembly;

(3) at least one endplate positioned adjacent the periphery of said wiper and comprising a plurality of apertures therein; and

(4) a lock positioned adjacent said support arm and configured to engage at least one of said apertures of said endplate for selectively securing said wiper in a stationary position.

14. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said wiper includes a covering.

15. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said horizontal wiper assembly further comprises a covering over said wiper and a gripping assembly configured to properly hold said covering on said wiper.

16. The passive vehicle surface preparation apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said plurality of apertures are staggered relative to one another.