... and if not, what do you guys think I need to do with it to get it to that standard?

Pics here > https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=197726

Thanks, don't hold back as I genuinely wanna know how to go about this

One thing I can see myself is obvisouly the exhaust needs polishing, anything else?

 

The car looks excellent mate Although it's hard to give detailed advice from those pics as they come out pretty low res on my screen?

If you take a white cloth and wipe it anywhere (behind the engine, under manifolds etc) and it get's dirty you'll need to sort that, depending on which class of concours you intend to enter - for working class that won't be necessary.

I'd be tempted to put orange indicators back on, and i also spied some non standard front speakers in one of the pics, that you many or many not want to change.

What's your current polishing regime? You'll probably be able to get it even shinier if you wanted to, by using some additional products

Gareth

 

To be honest mate I would most probably enter it into working class as I will be driving the car to the shows etc...

I've only had it for a week or two so dont exactly have a polishing regime on it at the mo!

My Dad did a quick job using Zymol polish and it came up lovely but i'm always happy to try something else recommended

Why would you say change the Amber indicators aswell? I'd enter the 'modified' class because of the extra's on the car and more to the point I really like the clears! lol Modernises it abit

Thanks for the advice, keep it coming, i'm gonna need it!

 

If you're entering modified, then the indicators will be fine

I've tried lots of Zymol stuff, and have been underwhelmed to be honest - i spent a lot of money on it, and got results either not as good, or at best only as good, as much cheaper products. Zymol Titanium actually lowered the quality of the finish on my FRST, and i had to redo the car with something else. This was back when Titanium wasn't available in this country too, and i imported it at great cost!

My advice for white would be:

Clearkote Vanilla Moose Glaze (this is your polish, ignore the name 'glaze'!)

Klasse All In One (this is your glaze/sealant, all in one, hence the name!)

Topped with multiple layers of Optimum Car Wax.

This would give a stunning finish on your S1, leaving you just with the need to then detail the non painted parts. As a bonus, Klasse AIO also works fantastically on silver wheels, so you could use it there too

Gareth

 

Cheers fella, sounds good... Take it you stock it do you? Or you can get me some?

 

If you hold fire for a bit, i should be able to get you some I'm speaking to the manufacturers in the USA and having some sent over, as a few PFers have mentioned an interest.

Gareth

 

They dont judge underneath in novice class and yours looks mint!
If its your first year in showing you can enter novice class which i think you would win going off the pics

 

Didn't think it would be that good! lol

Exhaust will stuill get polished and i'll definately 'clay' the car as soon as Gaz can get some products

I've never done concourse with cars before so dont know where to start really! lol

 

I think you'll be fine mate, and the judges will give you some good pointers if need be

Gareth

 

Only one way to find out mate, enter it and see how you get on, looks very good from what i can see, concours has changed all the classes this year more info here.

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=85195

and you could try comparing your car to some of the ones on this site that would be in your class

http://www.rscarshows.co.uk/

 

Thanks fella i'll have a look