Preparing Your Car for Show Season in Huntingdon Valley

There’s nothing like getting a car prepped for car show season.  If you are a seasoned car show participant, then you know how much work it takes to get your vehicle ready to be showcased.  Even if this is only your first car show, you can probably still imagine that it takes a lot of effort and dedication to get a vehicle completely show-ready.  At JD’s Auto Repair, we help our customers achieve the results they want in a reasonable amount of time.  If you are looking forward to a car show and you want to be as prepared as possible, then JD’s Auto Repair can help you get going.

At JD’s Auto Repair, we help our customers with all aspects of car show preparation.  As a car owner, you might already know what needs to happen before a big show, but it is still helpful to have a guide-sheet so that you can make sure that you accomplish all that you intend before the big day.  There are a wide range of car products to help you get ready, and if you need assistance, then JD’s Auto Repair of Huntingdon Valley can help, too.  We are always looking for new ideas to help our customers get ready for a good show.  If you need some tips, here’s a few to get you started.

Clean your engine and clean your engine’s undercarriage, too.  This is usually best to do first so that if any grease gets smeared on your car, it won’t matter as much than if you had already shined your exterior.  A good suggestion is to place towels or rags on the fenders and on the windshield to prevent any degreaser spills.  After you’ve taken care of the engine and the undercarriage, you can wash your car with a good car cleaner and a soft sponge or mitt that provides a clean finish.  You’ll want to make sure that you clean the wheels and that you work from the roof downward.

It’s a good idea to dry your car with a high-quality microfiber towel of a chamois.  You can apply a coat of tire dressing after the entire vehicle is dry.  If you’re inclined, you can use a slightly abrasive polish to clean surface areas that need it.  This can help you remove any tree sap or stubborn stains from the exterior, since you don’t want these impurities seen on car show day.  Once you’ve got this completed, you can wax the car using thin coats on small sections of the car.  It’s recommended that you apply wax in the shade to prevent hazing and imperfections.

Don’t forget to clean the interior and the glass.  Pay attention to the hinges and the carpets.  Do a good job vacuuming so that you don’t give the car show judges anything to criticize about.  For the windows, its recommended to spray with a car-specific glass cleaner and wipe with newspaper.  Check your car’s wheels and then look under the hood at your spark plugs, distributors and wires.