[Lotus99]

Figured I should probably have some basic supplies in case of dirt / bugs / bird poop on the way there / during the day.

Any tips? I'm not going crazy, just some basic stuff.

Thanks!

[Envious Eric]

an already perfected car
some quick detailer
plenty of MF towels
tire dressing
window cleaner
a water less wash like ONR

[Lotus99]

Muchas gracias!!!

So quick detailer isn't the same thing as waterless wash? When I looked for a QD, in the same category a bunch of waterless wash products showed up. Trying to figure that out, and when I'd use a QD vs. the waterless wash product...

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/quick-detailing.html

[Envious Eric]

http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php...-P444/32oz-S1/
can be diluted to a QD ratio, but I use it as a rinseless wash (still need about 2 gal of water, so its not a waterless wash)

http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php...P220/16-oz-S1/
I like this one as its anti-static would keep a car sitting outside on display looking better longer since dust wont stick as much.

[Lotus99]

Awesome, thanks for the links. So do you use the rinseless wash at the show, once you get there, you mean to wash your car quickly?

[Ridonculous]

I'm assuming you're detialing your car before the day of the acutal show? If the show isn't a far drive for you, then there's no need to re-wash the car when you get there, just simply use the quick detailer to touch it up where needed.

The ONR product that Envious Eric recommended is a very flexible product because it can serve as a rinse-less car wash solution or as a quick detailer - it just depends on how concentrated you use it.

Another great spray product to quickly provide more shine is Zaino Z-8.

Good luck!

[Bobble]

What Eric suggested or if you are going to be doing this in the hot sun some PB Spray & Gloss, I have both that and the CG Synthetic and the CG really works well for anti static/slippery surfaces but is fincky when applied in the sun in my experience. Can't hurt to have both available.

[Lotus99]

Thanks everyone. Got it. Yes, I'll be detailing the day before, and luckily, the show is only 5 miles or so from my house!

[TOGWT]

Take to Show ‘Kit’

1. Optimum Opti™ - Clean Waterless Wash
2. Optimum No Rinse™ mixed to QD strength
3. Stoners Invisible Glass (glass gleaner)
4. Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
5. Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush
6. P21S Total Auto Wash APC
7. P21S Cockpit Premium interior dressing.
8. Zymol Lamb’s wool duster
9. Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal

All liquids are in small Spray Master® Heavy Duty Spray Bottle, and a selection of 100% cotton micro fibre towels; all of the above fitted into a Groit’s Garage collapsible wash bucket

[Ridonculous]

Originally Posted by TOGWT

Take to Show ‘Kit’

1. Optimum Opti™ - Clean Waterless Wash
2. Optimum No Rinse™ mixed to QD strength
3. Stoners Invisible Glass (glass gleaner)
4. Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
5. Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush
6. P21S Total Auto Wash APC
7. P21S Cockpit Premium interior dressing.
8. Zymol Lamb’s wool duster
9. Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal

All liquids are in small Spray Master® Heavy Duty Spray Bottle, and a selection of 100% cotton micro fibre towels; all of the above fitted into a Groit’s Garage collapsible wash bucket

+1....that's a good car show kit

[Lotus99]

Thanks guys for the tips, I managed to place 3rd in my class, and I would have placed 2nd if they weren't handing out bonus points for a car's age and mileage (the higher, the more bonus points)!

[Bobble]

Any pics of said car?

[Lotus99]

Nothing beautiful unfortunately, just a couple I snapped before heading over to it! The day was so bloody hot and long, by the end of it, I was just thinking of leaving and jumping in my friend's pool, so I didn't take any at the show with my trophy!
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