Car show prep question?
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Car show prep question?
I have two coats of Zaion products on my car. We are having a car show on Saturday. What should I do on Friday to prepare?
What should I do when I get to the show as final prep, which is really my question?
What should I do when I get to the show as final prep, which is really my question?
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Re: Car show prep question? (SMFCPACFP)
I fit's open hood, you'll want to get to every nock and cranny possible. The interior is also important. Bring a roll of masking tape to pick up fine particals, hair etc. Glass is also critical it MUST be smudge free. Try to get the wheel wells to,
IMHO, car shows are more a contest of "who is the most ****".
IMHO, car shows are more a contest of "who is the most ****".
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IMHO, car shows are more a contest of who is the most ****.
The week before, I used Meguiars Polish (step 2 in their goofy deep crystal system) twice daily. Two days before the show, I used Meguiars Gold Class twice daily. I have never seen a better shine on a car. No scratches, swirls, or "spider webs" at all. The black was so rich and deep.
I armor all'ed every hose in the engine and used metal polish on all the metal parts, so that was spotless. The interior was super clean and armor all'ed as well.
The night before the show, I just soaked the tires in Armor All. It soaks in over night, and in the morning, the tires are SUPER black and ultra shiny. I also cleaned and sprayed the inside of the wheel wells with Armor All.
I also like to wax my side and rear windows. It gives them and ultra reflective look and feel.
I think thats it.
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I'm quilty of being **** too. Several trophies on teh last car.
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Re: Car show prep question? (SMFCPACFP)
I would put on a coat of Z-2 or Z-5 Friday night and take it off that night as well. Follow it with a coat of Z-6. Don't forget the "nooks & crannies"
if you plan on leaving your doors open as some car shows require. A lot of car show attendees forget about the wheels. Make sure they are clean as well as the wheel wells too Friday night unless you expect rain on the way to the car show Saturday.
When you get to the car show Saturday. expect brake/road dust behind each wheel, the back of the car, and the front may have an exploded bug on it. Unless you hit a dust storm or rain puddle, the roof and hood will remain mostly clean. I have a squirt bottle with diluted Z-7 that I use to wipe off the dirty areas. I follow-up with a squirt of Z-6 on all areas of the car. Clean your wheels and glass very well. On your tires, don't forget to make sure to clean the treads with a spray of Z-16 or Armour-All. (You don't need to make them shine, just black.) The wheel wells are optional unless they are really dirty or the judges aren't as picky. Bring a small tooth brush to get those areas (small cracks) where the Z-2 or Z-5 may be hard to remove.
[Modified by JJU, 7:16 PM 8/23/2001]
if you plan on leaving your doors open as some car shows require. A lot of car show attendees forget about the wheels. Make sure they are clean as well as the wheel wells too Friday night unless you expect rain on the way to the car show Saturday.
When you get to the car show Saturday. expect brake/road dust behind each wheel, the back of the car, and the front may have an exploded bug on it. Unless you hit a dust storm or rain puddle, the roof and hood will remain mostly clean. I have a squirt bottle with diluted Z-7 that I use to wipe off the dirty areas. I follow-up with a squirt of Z-6 on all areas of the car. Clean your wheels and glass very well. On your tires, don't forget to make sure to clean the treads with a spray of Z-16 or Armour-All. (You don't need to make them shine, just black.) The wheel wells are optional unless they are really dirty or the judges aren't as picky. Bring a small tooth brush to get those areas (small cracks) where the Z-2 or Z-5 may be hard to remove.
[Modified by JJU, 7:16 PM 8/23/2001]
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Re: Car show prep question? (SMFCPACFP)
Thanks for all of the good advice. This is just a show where the audience picks their favorites. I will only be moderately ****. :cheers:
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Re: Car show prep question? (SMFCPACFP)
Thanks for all of the good advice. This is just a show where the audience picks their favorites. I will only be moderately ****. :cheers:
