SEMA is always one of the best places for us to show where Gtechniq is heading next, and this year we came with more than one new direction for the lineup.
For 2026, we are expanding further into three areas that detailers use every day: paint correction, rinseless washing and fast ceramic protection.
One of the biggest additions is our new pad and polish system. Until now, Gtechniq has been much more closely associated with coatings and surface protection, so moving deeper into correction is a meaningful step for us. The new pad range gives detailers a straightforward three stage system built around cutting, polishing and finishing.
The HP1 Heavy Cut Microfibre Pad is designed for moderate to heavy defect removal and pairs with Gtechniq Heavy Cut Compound. The MP2 Medium Polishing Pad uses a firmer foam to balance correction with clarity and is designed to work with Medium Cut Polish. For final refinement, the FP3 Finishing Pad uses a softer foam to remove light haze and fine polishing marks while maximizing gloss with Finishing Polish. Each pad is available in 3 inch and 5 inch options for dual action machines.
We are also entering a category that detailers have been asking us about for a while with W10 Rinseless Wash.
The idea behind W10 is simple. We wanted strong lubrication and effective cleaning without leaving anything behind on the surface. There are no polymers or gloss enhancers designed to remain after the wash. It cleans dirt, grime and oily films while helping encapsulate contamination and reduce friction during the wash process. One of the coolest parts of our Rinseless is that you can foam it on instead of it being spray or bucket applied!
That makes W10 especially interesting for coating maintenance, shops working in water restricted environments and anyone who simply wants a clean surface without adding another layer of chemistry every time the vehicle is washed.
The other product returning to the lineup is C3 Hydro Coat.
Hydro Coat is built for speed. Spray it onto the surface, rinse it away and it immediately adds slickness, gloss and hydrophobic protection. It can provide dirt repellency for up to three months, making it a useful option when you want to add protection without turning the process into another dedicated application step.
What I like about this group of launches is that they cover completely different parts of the detailing process.
We now have a more complete correction system before protection, a new approach to low water maintenance washing and an extremely fast way to add hydrophobic protection when time matters.
And this is only part of what we have planned.
2026 is shaping up to be a heavy year for new Gtechniq products and updates to the existing lineup, and SEMA was our first chance to start showing what that next chapter looks like.
For the detailers reading this, I am curious which of these you are most interested in trying first: the new correction system, W10 Rinseless or the return of C3 Hydro Coat?
