Pritchard Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 hi, so got my first couple of shows coming up, and im on the stand. woop but, what is deemed 'acceptable' when it comes to a clean show car. im completely new to this, so dont bite my head off for any ignorance i have, because i am ignorant on this topic. so, general cleaning of the wheels: is it expected that the whole allow is spotless, i.e, the inner wheel too? or just the spokes and rims? because to get the insides., its a wheel off jobby. paint chips - my front end is peppered. how many before its a show stopper (boo, bad pun). Engine bay - how detailed does peopels detailing get? etc, etc. any other gotchas i need to worry about? its my first time, i dont want to turn up looking like a complete bellend who hasnt met set standards, but its also a fdaily driver and not a dedicated OCD show car. thanks Quote
AliveBoy Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 no rules unless you're in show and shine. There's some right heaps which go to shows General cleanliness is best Quote
Grundy Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Being on a stand is exactly the same as driving to tesco's and parking up, Will be in the public eye, so it's up to you if you want a dirty or clean car. 1 Quote
ioneabee Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 be prepared for people leaning over to look in the car / engine area ...... and bang their cameras / belt buckles / hand bags against your paint work Quote
kingrob Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Yep no rules being on stand just means your parked with other cars being looked at i just give me car a clean up before i go nothing over the top Quote
Ekona Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 1. Spend 8 hours the day before cleaning car 2. Watch it rain overnight 3. Car gets filthy on way to show 4. Bring QD & MFs with you 5. Attempt to clean as best you can 6. Realise no-one gives a rat's ass 7. Get on with actually enjoying yourself 4 Quote
StevoD Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Don't get hurt bumps if noone takes pics of your car But you will meet some great people and more than likely a friend or two for life just avoid Grundy at anything you go to Edited April 13, 2015 by StevoD 1 Quote
Humpy Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Only reason I'm going is catch up with great friends from off here. No one takes things that seriously on here apart from the hardcore peeps. Going to be amazing Quote
marzman Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 1. Spend 8 hours the day before cleaning car 2. Watch it rain overnight 3. Car gets filthy on way to show 4. Bring QD & MFs with you 5. Attempt to clean as best you can 6. Realise no-one gives a rat's ass 7. Get on with actually enjoying yourself This. Every damn time. 2 Quote
GMballistic Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Never mind the car Pritchard, ...have you sorted out the car show girls yet? You must bring at least one although the more the better really < the opposite goes for clothing ~ the less the better. Also if you can get enough to totally obscure your car from view then your quids in as you don't even need to clean it then. Winning. 3 Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha 1 Quote
DoogyRev Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha It could be worse ..... Quote
ChrisS Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha It could be worse ..... Wot............... No picture of " Storm............" :lol: Quote
Lexx Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Not thay bird again! Possibly the only car girl worse looking than storm horse. 2 Quote
Payco Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 If you are referring to Incarnation as one of the shows it's not that serious at all. You only have to look at some of the cars there last year in the Ford club. There was a 1999 Focus with his plastic hubs painted pink and that was the extent of his show car. Nobody will be remotely interested in inspecting your rims or anything else that closely. Its chance to catch up with friends and park on Brighton seafront free of charge all day.. Don't expect to win any big trophies of cash prizes either... Quote
-Bradders- Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha It could be worse ..... Wot............... No picture of " Storm............" :lol: OMG i remember that day! that poor guy got rippped to shiiit! 1 Quote
AliveBoy Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 At least there isn't a wang hiding under the bikini bottoms That happened a few years back at Trax, which was hilarious Quote
KyleR Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha The second one is in Chicago Quote
AliveBoy Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 1st pic = America 2nd = English rotters Ha ha ha The second one is in Chicago First one has been airbrushed LOADS, at least the second one looks fairly untouched Quote
Ekona Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 If I get my way, I won't leave no.5 in that photo untouched Quote
AliveBoy Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 If I get my way, I won't leave no.5 in that photo untouched If you're taking 5 I'll take 3 1 Quote
Ekona Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I nearly went for 3, but the nose looks a little odd in that pic Quote
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