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Preparing a Classic Car for Show (Part 1)

Owning and restoring a classic car requires considerable investment and hard work, and some owners wish to get the recognition they deserve by displaying their pride and joys in a classic car show. Since there are so many great-looking vehicles in a car show, it can be very difficult for car owners to bring home a trophy. Here are some useful tips that can improve your chances of success at a show.
 
When you are preparing your classic ride for a classic car show, you have to remove all rust that you find on the body. Use a fine sandpaper to sand away all visible rust. Then, make the sanded spots blend with the rest of the car body with an abrasive cloth. Rinse the sanded areas with water and allow them to dry. Apply an oxide conversion fluid to neutralize remaining rust in areas that are hard to reach. Wait for the fluid to dry, and then, use the abrasive cloth to buff the sanded spots. After that, apply thin layers of auto paint. Make sure that you apply a protective top coat, so that the new paint will fade at the same rate as the rest of the car.

Just before the car show, you have to wash and wax your classic car. If there are dull areas or scratches on the paint, apply car polish before you wax. Polish until the top layer of the dull spots is removed, and then, apply a thin layer of wax. Use a microfiber cloth to buff the car.