Car Show Gurus...How many see a lot of this?

Well, I'm excited for the shows upcoming :)



I have a few months to go, but if I have stuff like this competing against me, I just hope the judges have a good eye.
 
In my old car club we had clases for both standard and modified vehicles. There where no points on modifications however. Tho if you entered a modified car car in standard class you should off lost points, most people didnt as the judges where not keen eyed enough to notice non factory additions or finishes. (BANGHEAD)



When I judged the back in September swirl marks, badly detailed engine bays, and dirtier wheel arches than I would have on my daily drive where common place. The same people moaned when they got low scores!



Most properly arranged competitions will have a proper judging criteria setting out exactly what is marked on and the amount of points given. It is advisable to get hold of this before hand of the event to see what is judged if possible and get it back after to see where you dropped points.



Regards



Rich
 
I think its all about the type of shows that you do Sean. If you doing alot of Import type shows than its all about the "bling". You are going to see things that are going to make you shake your head...swirls, people cleaning cars with dirty rags, spraying stuff all over the place after you get your car prepped etc.



Things are alittle better at "concours" type events where the judges seem to be more picky at things and are not concerned with "mods" and such.



Whatever you do remember shows are about having fun, seeing awesome cars, and meeting new people.



Good luck with the shows you have coming up. With the way you treat your car and the details that you post on the forum you should have no problems..:up
 
1 Clean WS6 said:
Scott, Bob and a few other Autopian's got to see Jay Leno's car collection and see the nastiness of "swirl city".
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Shame on Mr. Leno. :nono



It's as if Meguiar's doesn't do enough "horn-tooting" by associating themselves with him. If they want to sponsor someone, at least that person should have some idea of how to maintain their car finish. After all, Meguiar's IS the expert in car care! ;)
 
If they want to sponsor someone, at least that person should have some idea of how to maintain their car finish. After all, Meguiar's IS the expert in car care!
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I have been sponsored by Megs for my 1990 Nissan 300zx since 2002. They are pretty picky as to who they select. I have to submit a proposal every year and give them updates as to awards won etc.
 
Pats300zx said:
I have been sponsored by Megs for my 1990 Nissan 300zx since 2002. They are pretty picky as to who they select. I have to submit a proposal every year and give them updates as to awards won etc.
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Except that they don"t bother with the paint.
 
Pats300zx said:
I have been sponsored by Megs for my 1990 Nissan 300zx since 2002. They are pretty picky as to who they select. I have to submit a proposal every year and give them updates as to awards won etc.
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Well, I'm glad to see that they have the smarts to sponsor an Autopian! That's what I call a win situation! :xyxthumbs
 
Wanna see a nice finish. There's this video on rotation on cable. The rapper's name is The Game. I didn't catch what car it was, just a glimpse, but that thing is beautiful.Just BLACK
 
That's the problem when you buy cheap CF parts, these guys buy these $300 CF hoods thinking they are going to good quality. I've yet to see any of these hoods not turn to complete **** in a year after being outside, the resin starts to bubble, oxidation gets HORRID and it's nearly IMPOSSIBLe to fix
 
Pats300zx said:
I have been sponsored by Megs for my 1990 Nissan 300zx since 2002. They are pretty picky as to who they select. I have to submit a proposal every year and give them updates as to awards won etc.
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I tried to get a sponsorship, but they aren't doing hot rods these days, only imports :(
 
GSRstilez said:
Well, I'm excited for the shows upcoming :)



I have a few months to go, but if I have stuff like this competing against me, I just hope the judges have a good eye.
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which car shows are you referring to? i plan on entering my car as well, when it is complete..



arent there certain classes you can enter your car in? such as lightly modded best of show jdm, or lightly modded best of show honda? :nixweiss



atleast you know you're car will have the one of the best detail jobs on it.. lol. i know people who spend 3-4 days prepping their car for a show, and thats using a lift, and working 10-16 hours a day
 
SpoiledMan said:
I saw this at SEMA, LA Auto Show and every import show that I have been to. It's like they don't know the flaws are there or something.
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what it is, is quite simple:



I've found that (non-autopian) people who do lots with mechanical/performance mods don't know about or care about detailing the appearance. And people who keep them clean don't know much about performance mods.



I know that's not the case with most of us here, but aside from autopia, its what I've found.
 
You would enter in stock or light modified (at least that is what they use to call that class before.) Unfortunately I doubt that you will get more points for *swirl free* shiny paint vs the one with swirl city. :(
 
Sean,



The 2004 Atlanta Auto Show had swirls on $200K Lambos! I'm not sure if it is the norm but I wonder if the vendors are required to use some special detailing team. In Atlanta there were detailing attendants using some weird QD and terry towels (scratch-a-matic brand :) ) The cars were butchered...



This may be good for you though. We all know your TEG will be perfect so it should stand out even more. ;)
 
SilverLexus said:
Sean,



The 2004 Atlanta Auto Show had swirls on $200K Lambos! I'm not sure if it is the norm but I wonder if the vendors are required to use some special detailing team. In Atlanta there were detailing attendants using some weird QD and terry towels (scratch-a-matic brand :) ) The cars were butchered...



This may be good for you though. We all know your TEG will be perfect so it should stand out even more. ;)
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werd. I attend NAIAS in Detroit most every year (didn't this year :( ) and they have guys with those little wool dusters and flannel dust cloths going around wiping down the cars -- some use Meguiar's FI detailer, but most just dry wipe the cars. All are employed by the convention center; obviously don't know a thing about detailing.
 
i went to a car show a few years ago and they had "best paint" category. well, the winner turned out to be an aftermarket very very deep blue paintjob, but it had TERRIBLE swirls.



i was dumbfounded!!
 
99ITR_SC said:
i went to a car show a few years ago and they had "best paint" category. well, the winner turned out to be an aftermarket very very deep blue paintjob, but it had TERRIBLE swirls.



i was dumbfounded!!
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let me guess.... airbrushed ghost flames or something custom of that nature, right? A lot of the old-school rodders and custom shops care more about the 'effects' they paint onto the car, and not whether or not the paint is then swirl free. I've witnessed on more than one occasion a classic car being 'detailed' with turtle wax rubbing compound and turtle wax paste. :shocked
 
I too was AMAZED at the way some of those cars look at the local shows. Dull, foggy headlight, chiped paint on there kits, tons of swirl marks, I even saw on car with a BENT WHEEL. Why in the world would people even think of entering with that. To each there own I guess
 
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