Which Wax at Car Show ???

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F 355

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First, we all know that there is no such thing as a perfect wax - and this is NOT to start any flames or product wars. This is an honest report from the car show and I found the results very interesting. I spoke to the owners of every trophy winner.



Second, there were no wax companies or distributors at the event and they did not sponsor the event in any way.



As mentioned in my ClearKote thread, 2 Divisions: F-Cars & Lambos. I posted some pics of my car already, so I'll include some of the Lambos that also won and which wax they used.



Results:

Ferrari - 1st Place - Griot's (!)

2nd - ClearKote (me)

3rd - Meguiars

4th - Meguiars

5th - Meguiars



(Note: some guys brought their detailers with them to the show and most the meg guys did 9/7/26)



Lambo

1st - Autoglym

2nd - Meguiars

3rd- Meguiars

4th - Meguiars

5th - Autoglm



Some Lambo pix below with the wax they used.

Enjoy



:)
 
georgous pics! :bow :bow :bow



now if only i could get my black paint as shiny and reflective as that last pic....I'll be very very happy :o
 
That's really interesting. Autoglym doesn't get much press here. Also, both Autoglym cars were black. Thank you for sharing that info and those pictures with us.
 
Crikey!



I never new Autoglym could look so good!



I think I'll keep layering the Extra Gloss over the next few weekends then :D



Would be interesting to know what was used on the paint.



The Megs cars look fantastic too :xyxthumbs
 
Aurora40 -



I agree. I was surprised by all the Meg users also.



Funny, most of us probablly started with Meg. Then we all progressed with all the new technology of poly, acrelic, $1400 carbs, etc.



Then RedCarGuy did the post about Armor All...



Have we gone Full Circle in our detail lives and ended up just about in the same place we started....? Hmmmmm



:nixweiss
 
Funny you should say that F355 :(



Detailed a friends car yesterday with his own 'consumer' megs polish and wax, and I couldnt help thinking it looked excellent. Looked across at my car (which was being done as well) and thought hmmm... :nixweiss
 
The black lambo was wet sanded first. The guy who did it is going to come over my house this week and we are going to do my car together.....

:up
 
i used autoglym to win my class at the "National" UK porsche concours and believe me I have never seen such a more professional event. Each car was judged by a team of 5, each

given a certain task. One assigned to just body condition and

preparation. The car in question was guards red, and looked

totally amazing when completed..... only took me 50 hours!

never again! but if i could bottle that moment when i won, well thats just say I was so pleased to beat cars professionally prepared. As a footnote, the overall winner , and it wasn't Porsches UK factory entry, that came second.....screw heads on headlights not aligned, i kid you not.........was prepared by a paid "team" with a open cheque book from the owner. I dont

suppose it really mattered what wax was used on it......it was

straight out of the bodyshop! . . . . I judged after that!



have fun guys , mark
 
F 355 said:
The black lambo was wet sanded first. The guy who did it is going to come over my house this week and we are going to do my car together.....

:up
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... which demostrates the importance of the PREP work!!



Nice Pixs F355:xyxthumbs
 
blkZ28Conv said:
... which demostrates the importance of the PREP work!!



Nice Pixs F355:xyxthumbs
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Prep work is definitely more important than the product! The fact that many of these guys brought their detailers with them proves that point.



BTW What does a detailer get paid for attending a show like that?
 
Nagchampa said:
Prep work is definitely more important than the product! The fact that many of these guys brought their detailers with them proves that point.



BTW What does a detailer get paid for attending a show like that?
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I don't know what detailers make at car shows with Lambos and Ferraris, but when I go to a car show with a customer I charge a fairly modest amount. I figure that the opportunity to stand by my work and pass out some cards is almost worth me paying the car owner. :p I charge $50 to go to a car show and maintain the appearance. I usually try to hook 5 or 6 cars at the show. I don't care if I detailed it. Some guys will pay $50 to know that someone will be keeping an eye on their car and taking off the fingerprints without messing up their paint. I'm sure high end car shows detailers charge their customers 4 times what I charge. For similar services. Of course, if you can afford a $200,000 dollar car then I'm sure that $200 bucks for a private detailer for the day is a drop in the bucket. I'd wouldnt' be suprised if they charged more than $500 bucks. :eek:
 
I'll ask him what he charges to be at the show...real nice guy!



Yes...he was doing about 4-5 cars there at the same time. Unfortunately, kids were all over the place with fingerprints and stuff...but that's OK...



I'm doing two more events next month and these are ropped off.



Also - I gotta post some pix of his detail truck...I'm sure you guys will be impressed!



He has a pick up and in the back a HUGHE tank...about 200 gals...

Don't know if it's water or some kind of liquid cleaner...well just wait till you see the pix....might give u some ideas...

;)
 
F 355,



Great pics and report! Thanks for all the info from the show



A question about the Quick Shine that you used at the Car Show. How did you like it, how did it work, in that situation?



If you have used Pinnacle's Crystal Mist, how does it compare as a QD?



Cheers,

My Black 7 Series
 
AMP99 said:




If you have used Pinnacle's Crystal Mist, how does it compare as a QD?
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Crystal Mist is an excellent Carnauba QD. It shines great and it smells great. I can't use it because I'm never done with my sealant layers. :p It is really awesome stuff on top of a wax topper though. :xyxthumbs Just thought I'd add my $.02 on it.
 
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