xr6tblueprint Member 144 Member For: 19y 2m 11d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 25/03/06 01:13 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 01:13 AM Hi all, I am attending my first show n shine next week and just after a few pointers as to what they look for in particular? what should I pay special attention to when I am cleaning the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 25/03/06 01:42 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 01:42 AM Honestly?Everything...Are you going bonnet up or keeping it shut? If up, make sure you do a good job of cleaning it up, make sure all your fluid levels are topped up too, makes it look a bit more finished...Maybe PM Mr Turbo (Rob) and ask him as he did something similar a few weeks ago for a show and won a trophy, said it was all elbow grease but well worth the effort...Paint wise, a good clean and polish, and touch up any stone chips in the front bumper... can't really think of anything else, I've never shown a car before so that is what I would do...Good Luck!! And have fun with it!!Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tblueprint Member 144 Member For: 19y 2m 11d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 25/03/06 02:07 AM Author Share Posted 25/03/06 02:07 AM yes it will be bonnet up so will take your advice with fluids etc. cheers Huw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoon Member 284 Member For: 19y 1m 16d Gender: Male Posted 25/03/06 02:12 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 02:12 AM Pay special attention to detail, its the small things that make all the difference. ie Clean wheels and brakes to within an inch of there life etc and anywhere where a white gloved finger can find dust or grime. It's all about a long and thorough clean. Since its your first, have a good look at the other cars there and take some notes for future. If you dont win, dont worry to much, just have fun and learn from it and you will get better at every outing.CheersJeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMESHMAN260 Member 155 Member For: 21y 1m 2d Posted 25/03/06 08:55 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 08:55 AM Hi huwIf you are going to the Lara festival and show and shine make shore you place straw and tractor tiers on your T it’s a waste of time and a cheep $2.00 trophy all the hard work for nothing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEtONiT Donating Members 1,817 Member For: 21y 3m 7d Gender: Not Telling Location: next door.. Posted 25/03/06 08:58 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 08:58 AM one thing to remember when cleaning metal bits:Metal Polish is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Apples Donating Members 110 Member For: 19y 6m 23d Gender: Male Posted 25/03/06 10:17 AM Share Posted 25/03/06 10:17 AM Natural carunaba wax gives a higher lustre finish than synthetic waxes. remember to open everything and detail around the edges I.e. fuel filler, doors , boot, that sort of thing. a detailing brush is your friend for ALL the cracks where panels and everything joins. Dont forget the inside of the glass. Paint on sillicone based tyre black gives better sheen when fresh (but tends to go brown later- days later). Have a good check in direct sun the day before for water spots or similar that can be removed. Enjoy, and take pride in participating.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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