What is a Wash and Shine?

I've had a few members ask me for a brief description of a Wash and Shine, and I thought this would be a good place to share one.

A wash and shine is a more informal car show compared to a concours d'elegance - think county fair, not Pebble Beach - with simple rules to encourage participation. You give your car a good cleaning inside and out, then bring it to the show. There are several classes based on the model of car and year it was produced, so a 1973 911S isn't judged alongside a 2002 Boxster.

Each car starts with a maximum number of points, and some are deducted for each area where dirt is found. The judges score the cars based on what they can see - no white glove inspections of the engine bay or crawling under the car. And at the end of the judging the car in each class with the fewest deductions wins - and will receive a great looking first place trophy.

A Wash and Shine is a great opportunity to share your pride and joy with others, and enjoy the cars of your fellow members. It's simple to enter your own car, and you might be surprised how easy it is to score well.