Went to car show today and OMG

[Slick61]

I always struggle with this issue. I love going to car shows. If I go to look at the cars, I'll drive the mustang or the saturn. If I take the Backdraft, I make sure it's clean- yea, it's like the clean underwear thang. I have to admit, I have a hard time enjoying car shows if I take the Backdraft, as I always feel the need to "stand guard" & don't walk around much... too many inconsiderate clods who have no respect for your car. But any more, I get kindof irritated about the financial aspect, & wonder why I'm paying X amount of dollars so that others can come look at my car (for free). I could care less about getting it judged... and I didn't buy it so that I could collect trophies... I don't need that kind of validation. So I usually only attend cruise-ins, any more. But... to each his own. I know several people who drive the snot out of their cars... and it shows... but they're enjoying their cars. Nothing wrong with that. I probably drive mine a little less (and easier), & keep it a little better... that's MY thing. to each his own!

[Voyager]

Did a couple car shows when I first built my car last fall to get a flavor of the local hotrod/performance community. Thought is was too much show, not enough go.

I prefer the C&Cs. Just park and hang out with other auto enthusiasts.

Having said that...I try to keep my Cobra in showroom condition. It’s always clean, inside and out. And I don’t “drive it like I stole it”.

My 2 cents. Original Cobra…any condition is acceptable. Tracked Cobra…any condition is acceptable. Sunday cruiser…break out the bucket, paint brush, tooth brush, and rags & get to work.

Bob

[bstuke]

Originally Posted by Voyager

Tracked Cobra…any condition is acceptable.

WHEW!

[Snakebit]

I drive my car as much as I can, weather permitting. I keep it clean and polished except for a little brake dust on the wheels. If I am going to a car show, all it takes is a quick wipe down and I am ready to go. I take pride in my cars and in my self. As far as detailing and polishing, that's what I do on rainy evenings in the garage. Just like going on a job interview, you would not show up in torn dirty jeans and not shaven for 2 days. So why would I show my car looking the same way? If you built it, it's called taking pride in your work.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by Snakebit

I drive my car as much as I can, weather permitting. I keep it clean and polished except for a little brake dust on the wheels. If I am going to a car show, all it takes is a quick wipe down and I am ready to go. I take pride in my cars and in my self. As far as detailing and polishing, that's what I do on rainy evenings in the garage. Just like going on a job interview, you would not show up in torn dirty jeans and not shaven for 2 days. So why would I show my car looking the same way? If you built it, it's called taking pride in your work.

I agree. If a car is taken care of it doesn't take too long to clean up.

I rode my motorcycle every chance I could and even had it in the rain. I would take a bit of time after most rides and would have it looking good again pretty quick.

You can enjoy a ride and keep it clean.

When a car is placed in a show its going to be judged by people. If its going to be displayed I feel it should be cleaned up.

For me I loved to see a detailed car at a car show. It makes it even better if that detailed car sees the street as well. If it does see the street then it can't be perfect but making it look its best shouldn't be out of the question.

A race car can still be washed and cleaned out.

I use to own a detail shop so I kinda look closer at the car and how well they prepared for the show. I detailed a couple for a show as well.

If you drive a lot you can save some time detailing by not putting mirrors under the car and keep the hood closed.

James