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Are you buying a Corvette at Carlisle? Come see us for your insurance needs!

Are you going to Corvettes at Carlisle this year? Are you looking to buy a new car? If so, the NCM Insurance Agency will be available to write your Collector Car Insurance coverage immediately!

We are conveniently located under the Grandstands which are connected to the Food Court. We are in the next building over from the Orrstown Bank and Chip’s Choice Display. Our spot is #27 and we will be prepared to provide instant coverage for the new addition.




The NCM Insurance Agency is more than an insurance agency…as part of the National Corvette Museum, we are pleased to offer Corvette insurance, collector car insurance and car club insurance. Our programs are not just limited to Corvettes – we will accept just about any make and model of collector vehicle! The NCM Insurance Agency has been writing business in almost every state since April of 2009.

We offer flexible usage as well as the Nine-to-Five Driver endorsement that allows you to drive your Corvette or other Collector Car to work up to 2 times per week. We also offer mileage options and many deductible options ranging from $0, $250, $500, etc. Most importantly we offer an Agreed Value Coverage policy. We do not believe in a one size fits all policy, so stop by and let us tailor a package just for you.

We look forward to working with you!

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National Corvette Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Chevrolet with Special Exhibit

Chevrolet’s first car pulled onto the auto scene like a decked-out debutante. Race-car driver Louis Chevrolet imagined an upscale dream car based on the racing cars he loved. The Series C Classic Six produced 40 horsepower and could go a whopping 65 miles per hour, competing with the high-performance cars of its time. For the first couple of years, it was simply called “the Chevrolet.” While Chevrolet co-founder Bill Durant would quickly shift the company toward affordability, performance would stay at the heart of Chevrolet for a century to come.


The National Corvette Museum celebrates Chevrolet’s 100th anniversary with a special 14-car exhibit, showcasing a variety of Chevrolet vehicles through the decades. On display are a 1912 “Little” – a product of the Little Car Company which was dissolved into Chevrolet; a 1928 Phaeton Touring Car; a 1935 Chevrolet; a 1936 Canopy Express Pick-up – used for produce display and delivery; a 1942 ‘War Car’, a 1955 Bel Air; a 1958 Impala; a 1964 Corvair; a 1965 Chevelle 300; a 1970 Chevelle; 1987 Monte Carlo; a 1996 Camaro; a 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette and a 2012 Volt.



“Our goal for this exhibit was to not only offer a wide variety of Chevrolet models, but also select vehicles to represent each decade of the 100 years,” said Katie Frassinelli, Marketing Manager and member of the Museum’s Display Committee.



As with the majority of vehicles on display in the museum, all of the exhibit cars are on loan from private individuals with three of them on loan from the General Motors Heritage Center. The display runs through December 31, 2011 in the Museum’s Exhibit Hall and is included with regular museum admission.



The National Corvette Museum is located at I-65, exit 28 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is open daily, 8am-5pm CT. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for kids age 6-16, kids under 6 are free, or family admission (everyone in the same household) is $25. For more information on the Museum, visit www.corvettemuseum.org or call 800-538-3883.



In addition to the Museum’s celebratory exhibit, Chevrolet has launched a special “Chevy 100” channel on Pandora featuring 100 popular songs with Chevrolet-related references such as Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” and Don McLean’s “American Pie.” Additionally, Chevrolet is sponsoring the August 20 Woodward Dream Cruise – a grassroots event which draws an estimated 1.5 million car enthusiasts and 30,000 muscle cars to Michigan’s legendary Woodward Avenue. Chevrolet fans can also vote for their favorite models in a tournament-style bracket challenge which will eventually crown just one Chevy as “the best” at www.chevrolet.com/100-years/best-chevy-of-all-time/.


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Media Contact:

Katie Frassinelli, Marketing and Communications Manager

National Corvette Museum

270-467-8846 | 800-538-3883 x146 or [email protected]

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Mr. Rick Hendrick visits the National Corvette Museum!

Today was a great day here at the National Corvette Museum. Mr. Rick Hendrick, Owner of Hendrick Motorsports, picked up 3 cars from us that he has recently purchased from Barrett Jackson and other benefit auctions. He also brought 3 cars with him from his personal collection. Below is a video of the cars and you will also find several photos that I took. I hope that you enjoy!

 

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Happy Birthday Corvette! Looking GREAT for 58!

 

Happy Birthday Corvette!

1st 1953 Corvette coming off the line!

The month of June is a very important month in the history of the Corvette.  Many significant events took place from production starting here at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant, the ground breaking of the National Corvette Museum in 1990, to the last C4 Corvette rolling off of the line, but none of it could be possible without the first production Corvette rolling off of the assembly line June 30th, 1953.

Just six months prior the world caught a glimpse of this new American Sports Car called the Chevrolet Corvette at the Motorama show at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.  The Corvette “Dream Car” was created to compete with the sports cars from around the world like Jaguar and MG.  The response from the Motorama show was overwhelmingly positive and as I mentioned production on this stylish sports car began.

All 1953 Corvettes were built by hand and were very close to the Motorama show car.  There were some differences between the production car and the show car:

  • The Motorama car has a small chrome piece on the side  where the production version had chrome from front to rear
  • The “Dorsal Fin” pointed down while the production car pointed up
  • Chevrolet was below the small chrome piece and the production car had Chevrolet above the chrome piece that went from front to rear
  • The Motorama car had an outside keyhole on the doors while the production car had no keyhole on the doors

 

Body assembly of the 1953 Corvette took place in Chevrolet’s converted Customer Delivery Garage off of Van Slyke Rd and Atherton near Flint, MI.  The first 1953 Corvette took three 16 hour days to complete. The startup was extremely slow and exhausting, but production ramped up in July with three cars rolling off the line each day.  Almost one year from when the car was introduced to the world, production in Flint stopped on the 1953 Corvette and moved to St. Louis, MO where the 1954 Corvette started just four days later.

All 1953 Corvettes were Polo White with a red interior and a black top.  Very few models had moon style hubcaps and the later cars had the louvered type look.  All 1953 Corvettes had a two-speed automatic transmission and had two options, a signal seeking AM radio ($145.15) and a heater ($91.40).  Although these were listed as options, all 1953 Corvettes came equipped with both items.  The base price was $3498, including the federal excise tax and $248 for shipping.  The radio had a rather unique feature:  since fiberglass is electrically inert, the antenna was incorporated in the trunk lid.  This would not have been possible with a conventional steel body.  Only 300 total 1953 Corvettes were produced, making this an extremely sought after car in any collection.

The Flint, MI Corvette Assembly plant was torn down several years ago, and many of the bricks that were used on the plant have been saved by the National Corvette Museum.  You can purchase a brick for $100 and own a piece of Corvette history.

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Common misconceptions on the NCM Insurance Agency



Common misconceptions on the NCM Insurance Agency 

The past 3 years of the NCM Insurance Agency have been an amazing time!  We now insure nearly 50 million dollars worth of Collector Vehicles and have tripled our business in the last year alone!  We are a rapidly growing insurance agency that is making a ton of buzz in the industry.  We could not be growing as much as we have been without our current customers spreading the word about what we do.  We cannot thank you enough! 


The NCM Insurance Agency has attended many shows over the last 3 years and talked with thousands of people on the phone.  Every once in a while we will hear things like “I have a new Corvette” or “where are you actually located”, etc.  We would like to take this opportunity to share the answers to our frequently asked questions. 


“We have a new Corvette, you won’t insure that.” 


Collector Car Insurance does not mean Classic Car Insurance, and the majority of the cars we insure are newer Corvettes, 1997-current.  There are limitations on usage to qualify for Collector Car Insurance – cars cannot be used for daily use such as going to the grocery store, mall, Dr’s office, golf course, etc.  If you use your Corvette or any other collector car for the occasional pleasure trip, club events, car shows, parades then you may qualify.  We have several mileage options to choose from as well from 1K, 3K and 6K miles. 


“Where are you actually located?” 


We are based out of and operated by the National Corvette Museum. Our agent, Adam Boca,
is a employee of the National Corvette Museum.  100% of the commission goes to directly support and further the mission of the NCM.  We are not an agency or a company that the NCM endorses, we ARE the NCM. 


“I have other collector cars and you only insure Corvettes” 


While the business of the National Corvette Museum is Corvettes, the NCM Insurance Agency insures many other cars besides Corvettes.  If you have multiple collector cars or corvettes we have some of the best rates when it comes to collections.  We would love to have the opportunity to quote your street rod, muscle car, Corvette, exotic cars, kit car, vintage motorcycles, collection, etc.  Give us a shot, and let’s see if we can save you money and offer you the best customer service available. 


We hope that this helps answer questions on what we have to offer.  No matter the type or year of collector vehicle we would love to have the opportunity to provide a quote for you.  Please check out our website at www.ncminsurance.com or give us a call at 877.678.7626.

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WOW! What a great month for Corvette and Classic Car owners!

This month we have been on a marathon mission!  The NCM Insurance Agency has been at 5 shows over the last month meeting many new faces and seeing many of our current friends/customers.  The month of May has been a car person’s month.



The National Corvette Museum hosted the annual C5/C6 Bash bringing over 1,000 people into Bowling Green.  This event draws folks in from all over the world to celebrate the creation of the C5 (1997-2004) and C6 (2005-Current) Corvettes.  Many of GM’s top Corvette engineers, designers, marketers, etc come to this event along with racing drivers and team members from Corvette Racing.  We host a ton of road tours to various scenic destinations from bourbon distilleries to wineries and manufacturers of great homemade artisan cheeses.  We ended the event with the Margaritaville Banquet in the National Corvette Museum’s conference center.  This is an event that should not be missed!
 


The next weekend we attended the National Street Rod Association South East event in Knoxville, TN.  I am used to Corvette events, but if you are a car person you need to add this to your bucket list!  Some of the finest street rods in the country along with some of the top vendors of rodding goodies were in attendance.  We had the pleasure of meeting all new faces at this event, and we hope that we were able to educate folks about what we have to offer.  Check out our facebook page for photos of the event.  We will also be attending the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, KY this August!  Look for us there!



The following weekend we were home at the C4 Gathering here at the National Corvette Museum.  This is a great event that really caters to the lovers of the C4 Corvette (1984-1996).  This event draws a large number of ZR-1 and Grand Sport Enthusiasts.  We had an outstanding display of modified ZR-1’s including 3 Lingenfelter cars, 2 of which have the rare body package.  We had a great looking twin turbo ZR-1 along with a rare 1986 prototype ZR-1!  This year also marked the 15th anniversary of the 1996 Grand Sport with the LT4 engine.  We had two 1996 Grand Sports, a 1963 Grand Sport replica, and a new Grand Sport on display.  This event is getting better and better each year!



A couple of weekends later we found ourselves in the great state of Texas.  We attended the Lone Star Corvette Classic at Texas Motor Speedway.  The Lone Star Corvette Club (largest single club in the US) puts on a great show!  We began at the Marriott hotel in Fort Worth with registration and with some of the vendors who were setup.  Friday evening was mix and mingle with participants and vendors, sample the taco bar and then NCM Insurance Agency proudly sponsored the dessert table.  Saturday started bright and early at Texas Motor Speedway under the grandstands( where we set up our insurance display, and we also brought the Corvette Store to Dallas.  We had a great turn out and saw some amazing Corvettes!  The Lone Star Corvette Club has been an outstanding supporter of the National Corvette Museum, and they also were the first club to purchase Car Club Liability and Directors and Officers coverage from us.  We appreciate all that this club does for us!



As I type this we are in our 2nd day of the Corvette Forum Cruise In.  This event holds a special place in my heart as it was an event I helped create back in October of 1999.  Because of this event and Corvette Forum I have many friendships that I truly cherish.  I met my lovely wife, Kelly, through the Corvette Forum as well!  This year was a special year as we also hosted  80 Wounded Warriors from Fort Campbell and Fort Knox.  The participants of the Corvette Forum Cruise In drove to each military base and picked up a solider that is part of the Wounded Warriors program.  These soldiers were lead by the Kentucky State Police back to the National Corvette Museum where they were treated to a BBQ lunch, and guided tours of the National Corvette Museum and the Corvette Assembly Plant.  They wrapped up the day with whoopie pies (from the Corvette Café), brownies and a great goodie back pack donated by Mobil 1. This was a great way to start our Memorial Day weekend, by recognizing and honoring those who protect our freedom!



As you can see the month has been jammed pack full of activities.  We are looking forward to a couple weekends at home, then we are back on the road to the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati, OH.  We hope to see you at an event near you sometime soon! 



PS:  If you are hosting an event and would like some NCM Insurance brochures to pass out or include in goody bags please email me at [email protected]

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The Magic Corvette!

I arrived to work yesterday morning, and after I completed my typical routine of getting my coffee and such, I started on my email. I came across a message from a great National Corvette Museum supporter, lifelong GM/Chevrolet fan, and longtime GM employee Scott Settlemire. The email subject was “1963 – new showroom” and it contained some great photos of Scott’s uncle, Tom Henry’s, new Chevrolet dealership.



Some of you may have heard of the name Scott Settlemire. He is known as the F-Bod Father in the Camaro world, having been the Assistant Brand Manager of the Camaro and then later the Camaro Product Manager. He grew up in a GM Family, his dad and uncle were Chevrolet dealers and his cousins Tom Henry Jr and Sue Henry still run that Chevrolet Dealership. Needless to say Chevrolet is in his blood and “Chevy Runs Deep” truly applies to Scott.



Tom Henry Chevrolet had just completed a new dealership facility and invited Chevrolet Creative Services to the dealership for the grand reopening. Chevrolet brought out some great show pieces including the “Magic Corvette” which was a 1963 Split Window Coupe that lifted off of the chassis, the doors opened, the headlights rotated, and the body would lower back down onto the chassis. Chevrolet also brought out cutaway V8 engines, transmissions, and color-trim displays. The “Star of the Show” as Scott said was a “Brand New 1963 Corvette StingRay!” Scott commented the he “remembers it as if it was yesterday.”



Scott said that guests were treated to various pastries (he remembers the huge cake with a 1/25th scale Chevy models placed in it), coffee, tea and soft drinks. They listened to big band sounds of “The Major Minors”, a Pittsburgh area jazz band in the 50s and 60s. The boys and girls in attendance received promo models of a red Corvette and the ladies received a small bottle of Prince Machabelli’s “Prophecy” perfume, a rain hat, pot holders, and measuring cups (all of course with the “Tom Henry Chevrolet” brand upon them). The men got tools! They each received screwdrivers, tape measures and pens/pencils, and of course, yard sticks!



Some may ask, what does this have to do with Corvette Insurance or Collector Car Insurance? Absolutely nothing! I just felt like it was a neat part of Chevrolet history, and I wanted to share it with you. Thanks Scott for sharing these photos and your story.



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We Build Relationships While Saving Money!

$1.72 where is it now?


As I write this post gas prices are getting higher than ever before.  We hit $3.89 today in Bowling Green, right in line with the national average. Just a few years ago we hit $1.72 as seen in this photo, little did we know a short time later it would double!



 Everyone is tightening their purse strings a bit right now, and many are realizing that there are better options out there for collector car insurance.  While cheap insurance is appealing, do not let that be the main selling point.  There are several items to pay attention to when selecting your collector car insurance agent/agency.


 

  •  Choose an agent you can build a personal relationship with.
    • Here at the National Corvette Museum we pride ourselves on our relationships with our customers/friends.    We are an in-house agency that focuses on you and how we can get to know you better.
  • Take time to research the company writing the policy.
    • You want to work with a company that is A rated or better with AM Best.  Our underwriter, American Modern Insurance Group is A+ Rated, and has been writing collector car insurance for over 20 years.
    • AMIG’s claims department is staffed by car enthusiasts.  They have your best interest at heart. 
  • For any collector car you want an Agreed Value Policy.
    • Do not settle for a Stated Value or Actual Cash Value policy, even if you have a verbal commitment from your agent.  You want, in writing, Agreed Value.  Agreed Value means we agree upon the value of the car before we write the policy, and if you have a total loss while using the car within the policy limits, then you will get the amount we agreed upon.



    If you are interested in seeing if the National Corvette Museum Insurance Agency can help save you money, provide more comprehensive coverage, and exceptional customer service please give us a call at 877.678.7626 or check out www.ncminsurance.com.

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Saving Money with Deductibles

I often hear people tell me that they have a $0 deductible from other leading insurance companies or that they have a diminishing deductible.  I ask them what the advantage to this is?  Most really do not have an answer except knowing that small claims will be handled without any out of pocket expense.  What most people do not realize is that this is a way to drive your premium up.   When I ask those with the diminishing deductible if their premium goes up each year, I always hear yes.  Do you wonder why?



Many customers prefer to customize a policy that is right for them. If a lower premium is most important deductibles can be a great option to save money while not compromising the type of coverage on the unit.  9 times out of 10 my customer sees that their premiums can drop significantly to justify the out of pocket expense if an accident ever does occur.  We offer several deductible options from $0, $250, $500, $1,000 and up to $10,000.  If you are worried about glass coverage, we’ve got you covered.  We offer “Full Safety Glass Coverage” at an additional charge, so if you have any front window damage you will not be out a deductible.



Example:



Say I own a 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe in KY



Value $58,000

3,000 miles or less driven a year

$0 deductible = $742 per year

$250 deductible = $614 per year

$500 deductible = $580 per year



You can see that there is over a $150 savings from $0-$500 deductible.



If you are interested in receiving a no obligation quote, with deductible options, please check out our site at www.ncminsurance.com.

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Getting Ready for Car Shows

It is hard to imagine that car show season has started for many parts of the country, but several regions are still threatened with snow. Many of you are prepping for the show season now, making your car stand out for the rest. Below is an article I found on how to get your car show ready.



Getting your show car ready for the judges requires more than a quick wash and dry; if you want to ensure you come home with a trophy, you need to ensure your vehicle in clean, neat, and shows well. Here are some proven tricks of the trade. This guide is brought to you by the Spectamax, the car decal holder that attaches to your window and neatly holds all those stickers you would normally adhere to your windshield. The Spectamax is a must for any car show participant.



Before you start:



Grab a garbage bag and two empty boxes. Start from the front and work your way to the rear (look under the seats) and toss all trash into the bag. Throw anything that belongs in the house (screwdriver, straps, etc.) in one box and put items that stay in the car such as the registration, sunglasses, chargers in the other box. Both of these boxes are removed on show day; you want to leave as little as possible in the car at the show; remember, you might be given a car participant goodie bag to pack someplace anyway.



Step One

Getting your show car ready for the judges requires more than a quick wash and dry; if you want to ensure you come home with a trophy, you need to ensure your vehicle in clean, neat, and shows well. Here are some proven tricks of the trade.



Step Two

Before you start:

Grab a garbage bag and two empty boxes. Start from the front and work your way to the rear (look under the seats) and toss all trash into the bag. Throw anything that belongs in the house (screwdriver, straps, etc.) in one box and put items that stay in the car such as the registration, sunglasses, chargers in the other box. Both of these boxes are removed on show day; you want to leave as little as possible in the car at the show; remember, you might be given a car participant goodie bag to pack someplace anyway.
Store the following in the glove compartment:

• owner’s manual,

• maps,

• vehicle registration information (if required),

• auto club information,

• accident report form,

• notepad,

• pen,

• disposable camera,

• flashlight,

• list of emergency contact names and numbers,

• tire gauge,

• paper napkins 

• and any other frequently needed or essential items.



Step Three

Interior Cleaning:

Clean the dashboard, doorjambs, armrests, and steering wheel with Armor-All Cleaning Wipes which handle dirt without harming vinyl or leather. You can also use ordinary baby wipes, which are tough enough to clean, but will not ruin the vinyl or leather. Remove and shake out the floor mats. Using a handheld vacuum which comes with a stretch hose go over the seats and the floor. Treat spills and ink spots with hand sanitizer; its high alcohol content removes stains. Put the mats back in.



Remove your Spectamax from the windshield and clean off any residue to the suction cups may have left on the glass. Discard any expired decals from the inserts in the Spectamax and order a replacement from www.spectamax.com if needed. Replace the Spectamax in a safe, easy-to-use area; most likely the lower-left hand side of the windshield.



Pay special attention to the crevices where the cushions meet. Vacuum the bottom and back of the seats. Check beneath seats for coins and garbage before vacuuming. Vacuum the floor of the car, including the area beneath the seats, still using the hose attachment. Vacuum the floor mats. When finished, give the mats a final shake to remove any remaining debris, then return them to the car. Clean all the windows using a window cleaner and balled-up newspaper or paper towels. Spray a small amount of car-interior or vinyl protectant on a towel. With the moistened towel, wipe the dashboard, door handles and all vinyl parts.



Step Four

Exterior Washing:

You will Need

• Chamois Cloth

• Car Wash Mitt

• Car Wash Brush

• Car Wash Soap

• Garden Hoses

• Rags

• Large Sponge

• Large Bucket



Park the car in the shade. It is best if the car is cool. Close all doors and windows. Put one capful of car soap into a bucket and fill it 3/4 of the way with warm water. Set the bucket aside. Hose any excess dirt off the car, beginning at the roof and working down to the tires. Lather a sponge or terry cloth rag in the bucket of soapy water and sponge the roof of the car. Spray off excess soap when the entire roof has been cleaned. Repeat for all four sides of the car, washing one full side including windows, fenders and tires and rinsing completely before going to the next side. Remember soap dries fast, you want to rinse the car off before the soap has dried. Give the car one final rinse with the hose to get rid of any water spots when all four sides have been washed and rinsed. Take a chamois leather (slightly wet) or towel and dry the car thoroughly by setting the towel flat against the surface of the car and dragging it along the surface to pick up any water spots. Start at the roof and work your way down to the tires. Wash the windows with a rag soaked in plain water and dry them with a dry rag, or use window cleaner and pieces of balled-up newspaper on both the inside and the outside of the windows. Give any metal or chrome an extra rubdown to get rid of water spots.



Step Five

Waxing the car

Your car’s paint is constantly being attacked. Acid rain, intense UV rays, industrial fallout, bug splatter, bird droppings, brake dust and hard water mineral deposits are just some of the things that can attach to your cars paint and damage the finish. By applying a high quality car wax or polymer sealant on a regular basis, you are applying a sacrificial barrier that will offer protection from these elements and contaminants.



Wax is a generic term that has been used to describe products containing organic (also known as natural or carnauba) waxes as well as synthetic polymers (also known as paint sealants). Organic wax is derived from the Brazilian Palm Tree, the “Carnauba Palm”. Organic “carnauba” waxes come in both paste and in liquid form and provide a deep, wet-look gloss. Synthetic polymer waxes are most often found in liquid form and are known for their durability. Although Carnauba’s are still the choice of show car enthusiasts, today’s polymer waxes rival the finest carnaubas when it comes to appearance and will provide a more durable paint finish. For this reason, polymer sealants have become the “wax” of choice for enthusiasts who want or need the best possible durability AND the deep wet-look shine. For the remainder of this article the term “wax” will be used to describe both organic and synthetic waxes.



First off, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer on the container and for best results, use the least amount of product that you possibly can; many thin layers are better than one thick coat of wax. Since excess wax will be removed during the residue removal process. The more that you apply, the more that you will have to remove. Apply wax manually or by using a machine. While by hand allows you to get into tight crevices, the machine will allow you to cover large areas quickly.



For hand application, use a foam wax applicator pad. Do not moisten the pad with water, this can cause some waxes and polymers to become sticky, gooey and hard to remove. What you should do is apply a small amount of the wax to the pad to soften and moisten it. Apply the wax with long, straight overlapping passes. Do not apply in a circular motion, this could increase swirls in the paint; something the judges will grade you on.



When applying wax by machine, any standard polisher will work, just make sure you get comfortable with the variable speeds and features before use. As you did with the hand pad above, moisten the pad.



Step Six



What the judges look for:



Take off the wheels and scrub down the wheel wells and get some satin or semi-black and spray the wells where appropriate. Judges often like to run their fingers under the wheel well (and the wheel well lip) to feel for dirt. Tape off areas like the front bumper support that is not the same material to keep the proper contrast. Tape off the body connectors also; looks better when they are not painted. Run a wet cloth of tire gel on them to brighten the rubber up. If the brake lines show tape these off and clean them and apply some sort of polish; it really makes the lines look good. While the wheels are off clean the back of the wheel too to reduce spreading dirt. If the brake calipers look bad, clean them and repaint with hi-temp special caliper paint. Remember to stick with the OEM colors for maximum scoring points. If you are entering a judged show make sure the lips of the wheel wells are cleaned if they decide to reach inside and feel for dirt/mud on the inside lips. Wash the windshield wiper bay very thoroughly and paint it if need be with a semi gloss black (remove the wiper arms before hand). Replace the dirty windshield washer hose with some fresh hose. If you show your car with the hood up and have the motor cleaned up they will not even notice it if the wiper area is filthy. Clean out the gas cap area and treat the rubber with a protectorant. Clean the bugs out of the radiator when the hood is up. Nothing like a bunch of dead bugs in your drill to knock a few points off of your scoring. Replace missing hub covers, plastic plugs, lug nuts etc.



Step Seven



What to bring to the Car Show:



• Folding chairs

• Lunch

• Glass cleaner, quick-detailing touch up spray, newspapers, paper towels, interior vinyl/leather cleaning spray

• Your Spectamax

• A sign encased in a plastic frame that provides the details about your car

• Any accessories that proves the car is OEM (original window sticker laminated, laminated dealer receipt, etc.)



AND TO REALLY STAND OUT,



Ever been to a car show and the windshield is covered with permit stickers for the condo complex of the owner, beach permit, or perhaps police “get of jail free” association stickers? I have been involved with many concours events, and the judges always comments on how these stickers really break up the view of the car and take off a few points for this non-compliance with OEM. If you need to display (at times) stickers, you should consider the Spectamax, which is a small suction-cup mounted box that holds these stickers and allows you show the correct sticker at the correct time. For the show, you can remove the entire box and place it in the glove compartment. Read more at www.spectamax.com.

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