My car got accepted to Dallas Autorama need some tips

[Mark Preus]

Well my mustang got accepted to the Dallas Autorama. Its Feb. 18-20 I believe. Been cleaning the car up trying to get it ready and could use some tips. I repainted a few things on the car a few days ago so I wont be able to put a wax on it. Should I use a glaze to try and make the paint pop? The car is candy red. I also got some flitz polish and polish wheel that ive been using on the wheels. I already wetsanded and buffed the paint and it turned out great now just need the final touchs. Any advise would be appreciated guys. This is my first show and im real excited. Heres a pic of the car

 

[trhland]

souveran paste wax or sig series 2 . both have enough oils in them u dont need a glaze. both waxes would look awesome on that color. :xyxthumbs:

 

[Mark Preus]

Can't wax paint is too fresh

 

[ShaunD]

Go onto the AG store and on the left hand side click on Exterior Car Care, then go down to the fourt row and click on Auto Paint Glazes. Or click here. Glaze after car polish and before wax. carnauba finishing glaze, gloss, show car glaze, last step product, Wolfgang, Pinnacle, XMT, 3M, Meguiars Menzerna's Finishing Glaze PO 115C seems promising considering it is designed for fresh paint and boast a showroom shine. I haven't used it but I used their Power Gloss S34A and was more than impressed. I was going to recommend the XMT Glaze, but it has carauba in it which may not be best for fresh paint(after 30 days I guess it would be great). On the not fresh paint it would do great though. Check out the site and call AG tomorrow if you need some advice before ordering. Hope you find something that gives you what you are looking for.

 

[I Shine]

WARNING !!!

This not my recommendation but merely a question.

The reason for not waxing recently painted vehicles is due to it slowing down or stopping the out gassing of the fresh paint.

If it is a one day car show could one apply a coat of wax to a car that was recently painted and the remove the wax the next day ???

Would slowing down or temporarily stopping the out gassing of the paint for a day cause damage ???

Again this is not my recommendation, just my mind playing the "what if" game.

 

[jimmyjam]

WARNING !!!

This not my recommendation but merely a question.

The reason for not waxing recently painted vehicles is due to it slowing down or stopping the out gassing of the fresh paint.

If it is a one day car show could one apply a coat of wax to a car that was recently painted and the remove the wax the next day ???

Would slowing down or temporarily stopping the out gassing of the paint for a day cause damage ???

Again this is not my recommendation, just my mind playing the "what if" game.

Hey I Shine,
Good question! I think it would fall under this old saying " five minutes of pleasure is not worth a lifetime of pain" or 18yrs of child support lol j/k mamma's
On a serious note IMO a good polish like earlier mentioned Menzerna 115C would still give a gorgeous appearance minus wax. That's good you started with

WARNING !!!

 

[ohmy34]

does the show require a display? floor covering ,post and rope to keep the kids off the car. The indoor show i did last year did. that was as much of a pain as getting the car ready. jonathan

 

[RLove]

The lights in Market Hall show every imperfection, so if your buffing job turned out well you'll be better off that a lot of the other cars that will be present.

Personally, I wouldn't run the possibility of damaging new paint for a car show. Display it clean and get the tires dressed to a nice satin black, (nothing kills a car like brown tires IMO) and have a good time.

I'll be there Saturday afternoon. rops:

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

The lights in Market Hall show every imperfection, so if your buffing job turned out well you'll be better off that a lot of the other cars that will be present.

Thanks for that little tidbit... this is often the case at indoor car shows, the lights show EVERYTHING....

Finish out the paint with a light finishing polish and a soft foam pad, make sure the paint looks swirl free under overhead sunlight or with a Brinkmann swirl finder light then apply a finishing wax to the cured portions of paint and a non-abrasive pure polish like body shops use for the fresh paint areas. I would apply these LSP's using a DA Polisher and a soft finishing pad and then wipe-off very carefully.

Make sure the glass is all crystal clear, no smears on the inside or the outside. On your display board where you list all your cars specifics, remember to list the "Detailer" and their contact information and maybe you can pick up some business. Even if you're the detailer, still list yourself like you would if you someone else do the work.

Like,

19XX Custom Mustang
Paint by Mark Preus Custom Paint
Wetsanding and Polishing by Mark Preus Custom Paint (or whatever biz name you like)
Engine - blank blank
Transmission - blank blank
​

I'll be there Saturday afternoon.

Take some pictures of how awesome Mark's Mustang looks and pictures of the car around his especially if they're all swirled out...

 

[RLove]

Take some pictures of how awesome Mark's Mustang looks and pictures of the car around his especially if they're all swirled out...

Will do.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

make sure the paint looks swirl free under overhead sunlight or with a Brinkmann swirl finder light then apply a finishing wax to the cured portions of paint and a non-abrasive pure polish like body shops use for the fresh paint areas.

Just a thought, but I've found that you can get an even better idea of how a car is going to look at an indoor show by waiting until it's dark out and taking the car to a well lit gas station. The lights they use under their canopies often are the same type or do a good job of mimicking those used in convention centers, and they too will show every little defect.

rops:

 

[Mark Preus]

Thanks for all the tips. And special thanks to Mike for as always great info. Its guys like Mike that make the car hobby awesome. Bad news though the candy red is giving me some problems and im out of the candy and it was dis continued. So im painting the car sonic blue. Wish me luck!!! I will post pics

 

[RLove]

Went to the Dallas Autorama last night, and didn't see the Mustang in question. If it was there, it was well hidden. I offer a nice black 'Vette as a replacement.