Can you guys tell me what are your routines as far as cleaning a car for a show? Any help would be appreciated.

 

The details are too detailed.

I clean everything!! Since my car doesn't get wet, usually, I polish the paint and use detail spray on the outside, clean all glass in/out, detail spray door jambs and rear hatch jambs, hood jams and underhood areas, Vacuum the interior, leather protectant on seats, clean the interior including the dash vents, wipe down all plastics inside to remove any dust, Clean the pedals of sand and dust, clean the tires and rims, and then go over visually to see if anything needs any attention. That's it!

 

*Wash
*Dry
*Do various Zaino steps

*Clean Tires
*Move car a few feet, clean tires again (avoid area at bottom not getting done)
*Armoral (or equivilent) weather stripping

*Vaccuum Interior
*Wipe down all plastic/leather
*Armoral all plastic
*if its been a while I'll sometimes take out the seats to vaccuum since its so easy
*Clean glass

*Apply/remove that quick detailing spray

*Shine Rims

I think thats it


...oh yeah I do that about 1 or 2x a week

 

Search on cleaning tips, you should find a couple good posts.

 

Thanxs

 

something i do is use tire foam and shin under the hood of my car

coat everything under the hood and i mean everything till it looks like it snowed under there, then let it sit for 10-15 minuets, youll have a nice shiney engine compartment in no time

 

That's very good for cleaning up before a show, and does make everything look pretty nice... but.. it attracts a lot of dust and dirt and will actually make it get dirtier faster later.

Just something to keep in mind.