Thats right folks, we are proud to announce that 2012 is the year for the first Detailing Show!

Below you will find a FAQ on the show so far you can also follow this thread and dont forget to join the Facebook group thats set up at www.facebook.com/waxstock

WAXSTOCK F.A.Q.

Waxstock is the UK's first national car care show and detailing festival. Because there hasn't been one before, we know there are going to be a few questions. We've tried answering some obvious questions below.

WHAT IS WAXSTOCK?
Waxstock is the detailing gathering of the year. Inspired by Woodstock, the first and most famous music festival, Waxstock is an event that is part show, part festival but *all* car care.... You read right. This isn't just another car show with a motley assortment of car care traders hiding amongst stands selling exhausts, number plates, sweets or overpriced burgers. It's an event for valeters, detailers and car care enthusiasts that will attempt to bring together all the car care manufacturers, resellers and pro detailers it can. Under one roof, for one day only.

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
It is on Sunday 26th August (the bank holiday weekend late in August), so you'll still have two free days of weekend, even if you spend a day at the show. The venue is centrally located for the UK in Peterborough, East Midlands - handily on the A1 for visitors from the North East and Scotland - at the Peterborough Arena (http://www.peterborougharena.com/). Most importantly, it is INDOORS in what is arguably the best exhibition centre for detailing events - part of the arena is a glass atrium, rather than the usual dimly lit warehousing. Rain won't stop play. And it allows for lots of detailing demos with live machine polishing etc. There is FREE car parking and you won't be in a field dodging cow pats. Reasonably priced food and drink (inc beer!) will be available throughout the day.

WHY SHOULD I GO?
There will be two show and shine events, from an 'arrive and shine' on the day to a pre-qualified competition featuring the finest 16 cars that have been selected on Detailing World (by forum members). Entrants to the Top 16, showcase detailers and traders will have a whole day in advance to prepare their car or set up - so no mad rush at 6am in the morning. There will be a live demo stage and a demo area outside, if the weather permits. There will be masterclasses with pros, Q&A sessions, test benches with the chance to try out a wide selection of detailing equipment, e.g. machine polishers - and one or two competitions throughout the day. Plus, there will be a large assembly of trade stands and pro detailers, showcasing their work and products, and giving advice. If you want to meet a detailer to work on your car, or even see them in action, it's a great chance to get to meet them and see their talents.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
The show will cost 8 GBP in advance or 10 GBP on the gate. The hall has a limited capacity, so advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Parking at the venue is free, so you won't be asked for extra - and there will be free entry to the 'arrive and shine' show and shine event (if you get there early enough) with goody bags and prizes to be won.

WHO IS ORGANISING IT?
Waxstock is initially being organised by Detailing World, Zaino Europe and Dodo Juice on behalf of the whole UK car care industry. All resellers, traders and detailers in the car care arena are welcome. The USA has Detail Fest and the massive SEMA motor accessories trade show, but the UK is bereft of something similar. A specialist show that is open to the trade and public is long overdue. Successful open days at detailers' units or resellers' premises show that interest is strong... other show organisers have tried to tag a little detailing onto their main event. But it's time that detailing has its own show. There are dozens of shows specifically for VWs or Fords, but not a single one for the detailing industry. That's about to change!

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Over the next couple of weeks, www.waxstock.com and the Waxstock facebook page will start to fill up with further information about the show. If you have a good idea or live locally to Peterborough and want to help, post or get in touch. This forum will also contain more info and allow for questions to be answered.

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS (VISITORS):
There will be a paypal booking system soon, for advance ticket payment. Card payment can also be taken via the paypal system, or via card machine by telephone if required. Paypal is the preferred method of payment and protects ticket purchasers fully.

HOW TO BOOK TRADE SPACE (PRO DETAILERS/MANUFACTURERS/RESELLERS):
The trade pack is being created shortly and stand space will be excellent value, especially given the trade cost of typical indoor events. Pro detailers will be able to showcase a car from 99 GBP and a trade stand will start from 150 GBP. More info will be available soon. Dodo Juice will be handling trade bookings and they can take paypal, card or BACS payment. To register interest or for more information, please contact trade -at - waxstock - com.