Carshow necessities

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-13-2006, 07:03 PM

When you go to a carshow, what things do you take with you? What are things that you take to prep the car and what are some things you take for added "effects"?

I have my birth certificate, a 2000 Camaro brochure from the dealership and a 1:18 scale model of my car I sometimes take. I always have my Zaino necessities(Z6, Z8, Z9, Z10, Z16), a few other detailing items and a chair.

I have never been able to bring myself to take any of my trophies out to a carshow, although lots of people do it. I really don't know if it helps or not at times.

**Zboner** · 11-13-2006, 07:18 PM

a cooler of beer

**Sarge** · 11-14-2006, 02:07 AM

I take a few rags....detailer spray.....tire shine....glass cleaner for the bugs I pick up on the way.....always have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher to plop in the trunk for the extra points.....I never take any past awards...I find that tacky and have seen it turn judges off....sorta like your telling them....see I won others so you gotta vote for me.....I just put up the print out showing the mods and sit my ass down and collect the trophies

**TheSilverSurfer** · 11-14-2006, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

I take a few rags....detailer spray.....tire shine....glass cleaner for the bugs I pick up on the way.....always have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher to plop in the trunk for the extra points.....I never take any past awards...I find that tacky and have seen it turn judges off....sorta like your telling them....see I won others so you gotta vote for me.....I just put up the print out showing the mods and sit my ass down and collect the trophies

Sounds like what I do.

**MadSeason** · 11-14-2006, 09:19 AM

1 beer so i can get arrested after in georgia

**2001somws6** · 11-14-2006, 06:05 PM

Bring some mags. A camera. Something to clean your hands after detailing when you get there. Sunglasses.

I do bring my trophys to the show i go to and all the judges ask me about the past shows i have been to. It may be tackey to some but i dont think it will deter the judges from fairly judging your car. From also being a judge myself.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-14-2006, 07:41 PM

I forgot to mention digital camera also, I enjoy taking pics of other nice rides too

**lenny ws6** · 11-16-2006, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge

I take a few rags....detailer spray.....tire shine....glass cleaner

Don't forget the sticky lint roller, to pick up the small crap that gets in the carpet and floormats. Works good when a shop vac is not available.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 11-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by lenny ws6

Don't forget the sticky lint roller, to pick up the small crap that gets in the carpet and floormats. Works good when a shop vac is not available.

That also works great on a vert top

**Zboner** · 11-16-2006, 07:56 PM

so no one but me takes beer?

**TheSilverSurfer** · 11-17-2006, 03:33 AM

Of course we do!

**SSwt00SS** · 11-17-2006, 08:12 AM

either a fine looking bitch or a carload of them...

if you're single, bring your game and play it smooth...

**'96 Z28SS** · 11-18-2006, 09:35 PM

First off, "my" necessites, chair, cooler, and snack food. my camera and tripod and Dell pocket PC to review pics. Then the xyz's of car detail (its best to have too much, then not enough) as far as display goes, i have a nice board with my up-to-date info on it, my GM owners manual and brochure, my slp manual, and a small die cast. i dont bring trophies i think they send a bad vibe about a car.

**2001somws6** · 11-19-2006, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by '96 Z28SS

i think they send a bad vibe about a car.

**Nasty TA** · 11-20-2006, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Zboner

a cooler of beer

Thats me man.

**Zboner** · 11-20-2006, 07:36 AM

only way to be

**Nasty TA** · 11-20-2006, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Zboner

only way to be

Hell yeah it is.

**85mcss** · 12-05-2006, 05:20 PM

I used to carry around a mirror to slide underneath the car while at shows! you can also buy plexi mirrors for fairly cheap online if you decide a glass one is not for you... if you attend more parking lot shows where you are parking on a concrete/paved surface, the plexi is definitely recommended over glass! if using glass, frames are a MUST!

**'96 Z28SS** · 12-05-2006, 10:40 PM

i had a glass front on my display board, its a "frameless" frame, just has small clips holding on the front. i got a little carried away cleanin underhood and smacked it with my hard, broke the glass and sliced my hand. one of those blonde moments.

**4get gto** · 12-06-2006, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by '96 Z28SS

i had a glass front on my display board, its a "frameless" frame, just has small clips holding on the front. i got a little carried away cleanin underhood and smacked it with my hard, broke the glass and sliced my hand. one of those blonde moments.

Not to stereotype you or anything But are you a chick ???