Scratches are considered "straight lines" which have score the lacquer and in some cases, breached the lacquer and have gone through to the paint or primer layers. As a rule of thumb, when the scratch is wetted and it still appears, this will require paint.

Swirls cause a matting effect to the paint and are caused by micro abrasions. We tend to find dry wiping a car (wiping down a car with a cloth with no lubricant) or not fully cleaning the paint prior to washing causes these. We have also found harsh chemicals such as acid can also cause this as it dries the paints surface.

Using a dual action or rotary machine, polishing head and polish, painted surfaces can be rejuvenated. Dual action polishers provide control and are great for beginners. Rotary polishers provide fast results and are great for removing paint blemishes. Recommended only for professionals. Foam and wool polishing heads or pads are used to "cut back" the surface. Pads range from cutting to finishing and each one has a place in a multi-stage polish. Polishing compounds or polish are the solution which helps aid with rejuvenating your paint. The denser the compound, the more cutting action you will experience. Finer polishes bring depth and clarity to paint. A multi stage polish can include the use of both machine types, up to 3 polishing heads and 3 different types of compounds to achieve the perfect finish.

Over the years tar, glue, tree and bird and industrial fallout will clog the pores of your paint. This will feel rough to the touch and dull the lacquer. The paint decontamination stages is designed to pull out this dirt and leave the paint feeling smooth and even return the gloss. The negative side to this stage is marring.

Marring is only seen in bright light and looks like a wave pattern. Marring is the result of either machine polishing which has been unrefined or buffing too hard. In this scenario it is caused by using a rotary polisher.

A clay bar is literally a bar of clay. Specifically designed for the detailing world, detailers clay is used to rub on the paints surfaces and cleanse the pores of the paint. It grips the dirt and physically pulls it free from the paints surface. This action is aggressive and causes marring. It is essential in cleaning the paints surface prior to polishing which removes the marring caused by the clay bar.

Yes, you can. Gtechniq provide a glass coating which can be applied to all glass surfaces. Talk to us to find out more.

Yes you can! Gtechniq offer a wide range of coatings for all of the individual materials including leather, fabric and plastic.

Yes you can! Next to coating the paint, this has to be one of the most beneficial areas to coat and makes cleaning your wheels a breeze!

Yes you can. Gtechniq's C4 can coat and restore plastic.