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Concours Prep School

Porsche of LivermoreApril 26, 2014

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A.

Welcome—Paul CzopekA.

Why we are here.

B.

Introduce Instruction Team

B.

Car Preparation Time Line—Les Schrieber

A.

Overview  or preparation processA.

Judging—Mark Smedley

B.

How a Concours Judge approaches his job.

B.

The Actual Cleaning Process—Kim & Rachel NelsonA.

Overview of how the process is carried out.

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Concours Preparation Les Schrieber

2014 Porsche ParadeTimeline 

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HAVE A PLAN – Prepare in stages.

Long Range Preparation• Months in Advance

– Repair or replaced broken/worn parts/trim– Touch up paint chips– Clean and waterproof cabriolet tops. – Order all cleaning products and tools– Organize the garage to make it easier to work– Have any dents repaired by a paintless dent repair 

pro– Clean the spare tire – Detail the tool kit 

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START WITH A CLEAN CAR 

Weeks in Advance• Paint work preparation – claying, polishing, waxing 

etc.• Initial engine clean (not required in Wash & Shine)• Full clean of leather ‐‐

Concours clean may take 

several goes and need for different products. • Interior cleaning and dressing of plastics/vinyl• Cleaning of battery and adjacent area• Restoration of the cabriolet top plastic window

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START WITH A CLEAN CAR Weeks in Advance  (cont)• Initial clean of Storage Areas• Restoration of rubber trim – full cleaning with rubber 

cleaner, followed by dressing• Cleaning of door jams including polishing and waxing them• Alloy wheels also need to be immaculate. • Clean all the strange places in the interior….under the seats, 

seat belt recesses, under the dash, in the air vents etc. • CLEAN THE THINGS YOU DON’T NORMALLY

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Short Range Preparation

Short Range  = 1 to 2 days before the event

NOTE: depending on how much you will be driving your car, you may choose to clean 

the interior and engine the week before.

Actual Day of ConcourWashing the car ( Wet or Dry)Cleaning windowsClean and polish wheels and tiresDressing external rubber and vinylFinal interior vacuumFinal vacuum and inspection of storage areasFinal wipe down of engine 

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Concours ClassesParade Concours ClassesAutomobile                     RESTORATION           PRESERVATION             PREPARATION

Full                                  Full                      

Touring      

StreetAll 356                              RS01F                      

PS01T                       PP01T             PP01SAll 914                              RS02F                      

PS02T                       PP02T             PP02S911/912 (1965‐1973)     RS03F                            PS03T                

PP03T              PP03S911/912 (1974‐1989)      RS04F                           PS04T                

PP04T              PP04S911 (1989‐1998)              RS05F                            PS05T       

PP05T               PP05S911 (1999‐2012)                                                           

PP06T               PP06S911 (2013‐On)                                                             

PP07T               PP07S924/944/928/968(1977‐1995)                    RS08F                            PS08T 

PP08T               PP08SBoxster/Cayman (1997‐2012)                                                           

PP09T              PP09SBoxster/Cayman (2013‐On)                                                             

PP10T              PP10SCayenne/Panamera/Macan (2004‐On)                                                PP11T        

PP11SLimited Production                                              

PP12T              PP12SModified                                                        

PP13T              PP13SFactory Race             

RS14F                                                           

PP14T               PP14S8

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Parade Concours Classes• The Restoration, Preservation and Preparation Groups remain while the 

Performance Group is being dropped and folded into the appropriate areas under 

the new classing structure. The Restoration Group remains for restored and older 

automobiles.

• Restoration will have sub‐category of Full only. The Preservation Group remains 

for preserved, driven and older automobiles. It is considered Full only.  The 

Preparation Group remains and now includes all years of automobiles. Preparation 

will have sub‐

categories of Touring and Street. Group Awards will be available for 

Restoration (Full), Preservation (Full) and Preparation (Touring).

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Concours ClassesLimited Production:Limited Production is Porsche production chassis based with Porsche engine with 

serious intent to be raced (non‐street legal). Examples would be GT‐bodied 356, 

911RSR, 934, 935, 959, etc. If it was a street‐legal limited production in street trim, 

like some 959's, then it must go in with the like series/make production 

automobiles (Prepared, Restored, Preserved classes). If it is street‐legal limited 

production in race trim it goes Modified.

Modified:Modified is for automobiles that are based on a production chassis (like Limited 

Production) with a Porsche engine and heavily modified such as chopped top or 

altered chassis for wheel base or engine purposes. Examples would be 914/6 in 

full PCA or SCCA race trim, Ruf manufactured Boxster or 911 Carrera Cup 

automobile in full race trim.

Factory Race:Factory Race is for anything the factory built or had/has a hand in that is a non‐

Porsche production automobile with a Porsche engine. Examples would include 

the Elva, Glockler, Abarth Carrera, 908, 936, GT1, etc.

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Questions and Answers

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Porsche Parade Concours Judging

Mark SmedleyPCA National Concours Judge

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Who are Parade Judges?

• A. Experienced and knowledgeable enthusiasts  and professionals “in the business”

• B. Restorers, Collectors, Previous Contestants, Historians

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The Playing FieldA.

Open pleasant venues, organized by classes/groupsB.

Be On Time! A.

Cars staged on a schedule

C.

Be Ready to be judged!A.

The car should be done/ready (light dusting only)B.

know time judging beginsC.

have score sheets filled outD.

stay with the carE.

keep a neat areaF.

keep car closed for initial walk around

D.

Have documentation:A.

window sticker/sales invoiceB.

. KardexC.

COAD.

Factory Parts Book

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The Judging Process

A.

A. Five areas/five judgesA.

Exterior, Chief JudgeB.

Interior

C.

StorageD.

Front Undercarriage

E.

Rear UndercarriageB.

Introductions / Walk AroundA.

Chief Judge will introduce Judges and distribute score sheets.B.

Walk AroundA.

GapsB.

general “gestalt”

of the car

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The Judging Process (cont)

5 minutes per judge!

A.

Exterior JudgingA.

coachwork, shape & fit

B.

surfaces, paint & topC.

glass & lights

D.

metal trim/bright workE.

Tires

F.

bumpers                                                         

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The Judging Process (cont)

5 minutes per judge!

A.

Interior JudgingA.

seats, mechanisms, rails surfaces, paint & top

B.

carpet/matsC.

Headliner

D.

dash, steering wheel, instrumentsE.

door jams, footwells

F.

door upholstery ,pocketsG.

glass                                                           

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The Judging Process (cont)

5 minutes per judge!

A.

Storage JudgingA.

Surface paint, carpet

B.

Underside of lid, hinges, rubberC.

Floor, fuel tank, filler neck

D.

Washer reservoir, battery, fuse blockE.

tools

F.

Jack, tire strapG.

Spare tireA.

Hubcaps, outer wheel surfaces                                   

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The Judging Process (cont)

5 minutes per judge!

A.

Engine Compartment JudgingA.

Engine castings, fasteners, lines

B.

Sheet metalC.

Surfaces

D.

Inside of lid, hinges, latchE.

Generator, belts, pulley

F.

Wiring, electronic components

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The Judging Process (cont)5 minutes per judge!

A.

Rear Chassis JudgingA.

surfaces

B.

Engine gearbox, sheet metal, heater boxesC.

Suspension, calipers, shocks, fasteners

D.

Cables, strapsE.

Inner wheels, tires

B.

Front ChassisA.

Surfaces

B.

Suspension, calipers, shocks, fastenersC.

Steering mechanism, fuel tank, master cylinder

D.

Inner wheels, tires

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Questions and Answers

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PCA Concours Car Preparation 

Kim NelsonPCA National Concours Winner

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PCA Concours Car Preparation 

There is no difference in what you do to prepare  your car for a Zone 7 Concours and a PCA 

Parade.  The difference is in how much time  you spend and how thorough you are in 

preparing your car.  When in doubt – clean it!

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Where to Start

1.

Determine your class – based on your car  and time

2.

Determine what needs replacing or  refurbishing 

3.

Get your cleaning and car products

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Undercarriage

• The undercarriage takes days/weeks to prepare  competitively

• Every component is fair game for the Judges• Put the car safely up in the air for cleaning• This is the time to remove wheels for cleaning• Pay particular attention to the areas where grease/oil 

accumulate• Take note of oil leaks for cleaning at the Concours site• Have someone check your work when you think you’re 

done

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Engine• Judges look everywhere in the engine bay for 

dirt/grime• Do you wash your engine or not?• Be careful around vacuum and electrical 

connections• Be patient ‐

have variety of “cleaning”

tools at your 

disposal• Lightly dress rubber parts• Detail engine lid and latches• Remove battery for best cleaning access (have 

radio codes)

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Storage Areas

• Remove Spare tire and detail exactly like  other wheels

• Clean and detail tool kit thoroughly• Trunk lids, hinges and drainage areas• Plastic trim and rubber seals• Carpet needs to be 100% clean as well as 

under the carpet• Closing compartment locks and latches

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Interior

• To start, remove everything you can from the  interior

• Headliner, Mirrors and Sunvisors• Seats, Seat Rails, Floor Pan, Seatbelts• Door Panels, Pockets and Glove Compartment• Door Jams, Sills and Locks• Dash, Instruments and Console• Floor and Under Dash• Carpet and Mats• Interior Glass/Plastic Rear Window

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Exterior

• Remove what you can from the exterior of your car.• Wash, Clay, Paint Touch‐up, Polish, Polish, Polish, Wax 

(or Sealant) Final Spray with a quick detailer.  • Exterior Trim, Badges, Air Intakes, Wipers• License Plate and Gas Cap Areas• Tires and Wheels if not taken off car

Paint correction and detailing is a year‐round process.  Don’t fool yourself thinking you keep your car clean and 

can wait until the week before the Concours to start this  process. 

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Day of the Concours 1.

Prepare a “Cleaning Kit”

in advance of the Concours.  

This will include small bottles of the different products you use 

to prepare your car.  

Don’t forget wax and grease remover, lacquer thinner, paint, 

artist brushes, wide tape and a large towel to kneel/lay on the 

wet grass.

2.

Arrive at the Concours as early as possible and plan on  using every minute before judging starts like it’s your last 

minute.  1.

Unload your car

2.

layout your car care products

3.

get registered 

4.

plan your final preparations

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Day of the Concours (cont)

Have a mental picture of everything you did to  prepare your car for the Concours.  You will now 

do that all over again but in a much condensed  time period.  Go over the exterior/wheels and 

tires first since that had the most abuse on the  way to the Concours.  Then go to Undercarriage, 

Engine, Trunk, Interior and Exterior one more  time.  Make sure when you’re done with the 

interior that you don’t need to get back in or else  you might be telling the judge that you really 

don’t know how that blade of grass got on the  carpet.