Gtechniq's founder Dr Drew Gill has a doctorate in quantum physics, which goes some way to explaining the brand's scientific approach to bike cleaning... ad
Whether it’s the dimples on a golf ball, or the kind of polish on a Formula 1 car, there is a huge amount of science that goes into the surface of sports equipment. So it shouldn’t be particularly surprising to find out that Dr Drew Gill, the founder of ‘Smart Surface Science’ cleaning and detailing brand Gtechniq, has a doctorate in quantum physics.
Ceramic coatings help to make surfaces hydrophobic, which in simple terms means that water and dirt is less able to stick to them. Then, because hydrophobic surfaces encourage water to bead, when you finally get round to giving your pride and glory a good spray down, the muck doesn’t linger. In this case, the Ceramic coating is made from silanes – or silicon compounds – which form a bond with the lacquer on a bike’s frame or wheels. This makes Gtechniq’s treatment far more hardy than a wax or quick silicon spray product that simply sits on the surface.Gtechniq Bike Ceramic kit £55
All you have to do is apply it, which is pretty straightforward. Wash your bike thoroughly and then go over all painted surfaces with the Bike Frame Prep, which removes grease and other impurities from the surface, and allows for better bonding of the ceramic coat. Then, using the applicator pad, wipe the Gtechniq Ceramic solution onto the frame, working in small areas at a time. Let it dry for a couple of minutes then remove any excess.
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