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title: "Ziebart Launches Nationwide “Detail for Dad” Contest for the Ultimate Car Makeovers"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/017eef06-f7b2-4d3b-a435-9ca15ac1f341
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_ziebart_launches_nationwide_detail_for_dad_contest_for_the_ultimate_car_mak.html
category: "Repair & maintenance"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Repair & maintenance"
published: 2026-05-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:27.080Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551836022-deb4988cc6c0?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Ziebart Launches Nationwide “Detail for Dad” Contest for the Ultimate Car Makeovers

**TL;DR:** Ziebart is launching a nationwide contest called 'Detail for Dad' to give two lucky father figures a complete car detailing. The contest is open to children of all ages who can submit a 150-word story about why their dad deserves a car makeover.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_ziebart_launches_nationwide_detail_for_dad_contest_for_the_ultimate_car_mak.html).*

## Story

TROY, Mich. – This Father’s Day, Ziebart is giving the gift of a pristinely clean vehicle to two lucky father figures with its “Detail for Dad” nationwide contest.

Whether it’s chauffeuring ballerinas and football players – and their smelly gear – to and from practice or serving as the designated driver for the family road trip, dad’s vehicle is well-loved, often losing that original “new car” look and feel very fast. Kids can nominate their father or father-figure to win a complete Interior and Exterior Detailing with Inner-Guard® Plus to breathe some life back into that “dad mobile.”

“Between carpools and road trips, there’s a lot of family time spent in dad’s car, which adds up to a lot of mess over time,” said Thomas A. Wolfe, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ziebart. “Fathers and father figures are aways active and on the move, and don’t always have time to deep clean their rides. We want two deserving dads to feel appreciated and loved with a car that looks and feels brand new.”

Children of all ages are invited to submit a 150-word story about why their dad deserves a Ziebart-worthy shine. Whether the entry comes from an adult child wanting to show Dad some love, or a younger child with the help from an adult, silly or sentimental stories are all welcome, as long as Dad doesn’t find out – this is a surprise!

Deadline to Enter: June 1, 2026

Winners Announced: June 8, 2026

This is a judged contest; entries will be evaluated based on creativity, heart, and originality by a panel of judges. No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to enter on behalf of a child. Submitting grants permission for the use of the content, including name and imagery, on social media and in media outlets regarding the contest.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- Ziebart (company)
- Thomas A. Wolfe (person)
- contest (topic)
- father's day promotion (topic)
- car detailing (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_ziebart_launches_nationwide_detail_for_dad_contest_for_the_ultimate_car_mak.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/017eef06-f7b2-4d3b-a435-9ca15ac1f341).