For many years carnauba wax was the chosen paint protection of collectors and enthusiasts, but as lifestyles change, and people have less spare time, there has been a shift towards the modern sealants.

Traditional waxes create a superb effect offering a rich, warm glow that shimmers under different light conditions - a car detailing enthusiasts dream, but not necessarily practical for the everyday driver.

One of the world’s leading car care brands today (Tuesday 5 April 2016), announced its partnership with one of the UK’s most prestigious race teams, in a bid to help improve aerodynamic performance.

Gtechniq, the creators of a complete range of high-performance car coatings and maintenance products, will support Aston Martin Racing (AMR) for the 2016 season of Endurance Racing – the World Endurance Championship (WEC), which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans – to help enhance performance on the track.

Spring is now upon us, a prime time for detailing your car. Here is a guide to how to wash your car Gtechniq style:

If you drive your car every day, the rule of thumb is that one wash a week should be enough to keep on top of road grime and other contaminants, and keep your car looking pristine. Some people may choose to wash their car more frequently, if this is you, remember the more you wash a car, the quicker you may introduce micro-scratching and paintwork defects.