I certainly am liking this new `Car Shows & Concours` category!
Since details matter at car shows, I thought I`d share some info about detailing the under-carriage.
When it comes down to judging time, and the white gloves go on........those judges are looking for any car that has a slight edge.
Prep during the week before the show:
1. I take off the wheels and clean or re-paint the shocks, springs, struts, calipers, rotors, etc.
2. I thoroughly clean and dress the wheel wells.
3. No rust can be allowed on the rotors. I always touch them up before a show.
4. While the car is up on jack-stands, I shoot a little silver hi-temp paint on the exhaust system and the fuel tank. (you never know when a judge will get down on all 4`s and take a peek under the car)....
Prep at the show before judging:
1. Last-minute detailing of wheel wells, suspension and back side of wheels.
2. I lay a couple of mirrors on the ground to show off the "silver mufflers" and fuel tank. The under-carriage must be very clean to do this. But it definitely draws attention.
3. Next I dress the plastic air dam, front facia and any other visible parts under the front end of the car. (Mirror goes there too.) This is the hardest part of the entire car to keep clean, for a daily driven car.
4. Then One last shot of wheel well "dressing" before judging. (Tire Foam works great).....
5. The rest is simple...just detail the remaining parts of the car!
These little things will, for sure, increase the "Oh-My-Gosh" factor!!!!;)
