evo Spring Essentials Guide
Warmer weather is finally on the horizon, so we've gathered a range of the best car care essentials to get you prepped
As the winter grime clears, it’s time to prepare for the warmer weather and give your car the attention it deserves. From waxes and polishes to heavy duty decontamination tools, these essentials are designed to protect your paintwork and bring that shine back for spring.
Looking beyond the aesthetics, we’ve rounded up the must-have gear for your next road trip, including jump starters and the definitive guide to Scotland’s most iconic coastal route. Whether you’re detailing in the driveway or heading for the Highlands, these expert picks ensure you and your vehicle are fully prepared for the year ahead.
Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax
After you’ve finished meticulously cleaning your car, it’s important to make sure your hard work doesn’t go to waste. That’s why a quality wax is a vital part of any home-detailing kit - it provides a layer of protection over the paint while also giving an impressive gloss finish. Bilt Hamber’s Double Speed-Wax is an award-winner that’s both water-repellent and detergent-resistant, giving great-looking results that’ll last. It’s better value than paste waxes, which can be expensive, with Double Speed-Wax coming in at just £16.95 for a 250ml tin. An applicator pad and a microfibre cloth are also included.
Price: from £16.95
Visit: bilthamber.com/product/double-speed-wax
Autoglym Advanced Paint Restorer and Paint Reviver
Autoglym’s latest car care essential, Advanced Paint Restorer, is a new compound polish that cuts into the surface layer of your car’s paintwork to permanently remove unwanted haze, swirls and light scratches. Ideal for casual cleaners and detailing pros alike, this light abrasive compound has been designed for safe defect removal.
For direct and controlled panel contact, you can use an Autoglym Hand Polishing Puck, or for whole vehicle coverage, Advanced Paint Restorer is also fully compatible with machine polishers. Simply apply the solution to your applicator and work it into the panel to bring back your car’s original vibrant colour and gloss.
Keep your car looking its best this spring with Autoglym Paint Reviver. This non-abrasive formulation has been engineered with advanced polymer technology to conceal paint swirls and fine scratches by filling imperfections without removing paint, with results that will last for over three months. Whether you’re a detailing enthusiast or casual car cleaner, you’ll find it quick and easy to apply by hand. A machine polisher isn’t required, and it can be applied to individual panels or across an entire vehicle, immediately reviving dull or marked paintwork to give your car a deep, lustrous gloss.
Price: Autoglym Advanced Paint Restorer - £21.99
Autoglym Paint Reviver - £16.99
Visit: autoglym.com
Q2M Iron REDEFINED and Q2M Tar REDEFINED
After your car has endured the harshness of winter, it pays to spend time giving it a thorough cleanse. GYEON has everything you need to simplify your spring decontamination process with its Q2M Iron REDEFINED and Q2M Tar REDEFINED products, both working to remove stubborn winter contaminants quickly and easily with no scrubbing.
GYEON has refined these formulas for exceptional performance, durability and user-friendliness. Q2M Iron REDEFINED is a fast-acting, pH-neutral iron remover that effectively eliminates ferrous deposits such as brake dust while being safe for use on sensitive surfaces and polished wheels. The updated formula features reduced odour, improved cling and enhanced cleaning power while prioritising safety of use.
For tackling spots of tar and asphalt that can all too easily accumulate on your car’s paintwork, Q2M Tar REDEFINED is a powerful organic solvent that safely dissolves organic contaminants and adhesives without harming paint, glass or plastic trims. It now has a low-VOC formula, making it healthier to use, and is more efficient, with a typical consumption of 100ml per car.
Both products come in 500ml, 1000ml and 4000ml bottles, starting at just £14.50.
Price: Starting at £14.50
Visit: mycarcleaning.co.uk/collections/gyeon
MSC Overland and Overland + jump starters
Four-time winners of the ‘Best Jump-Starter’ Best Buy tests in evo’s sister magazine Auto Express, MSC’s Overland and MSC Overland+ can be recharged either from the mains or an optional fold-out solar panel, and are supplied with their own 12V lighter-style socket to run devices such as tyre inflators and air pumps.
Price: from £89.95
Visit: mobilesolarchargers.co.uk
North Coast 500 Pocket Map
Plan the ultimate Scottish adventure with the UK’s best-selling North Coast 500 map from Collins. This fully updated new edition is published in partnership with © North Coast 500 Ltd, making this the must-have map for navigating ‘Scotland’s Route 66’.
One side features highly detailed mapping, while the reverse provides a comprehensive guide to castles, museums, natural landmarks and more. New for this edition is integrated Zapmap data, locating electric vehicle charging points across the entire route. Whether you are seeking world-class golf courses or hidden campsites, this map’s expert curation ensures you won’t miss a thing on your journey through Northern Scotland.
Price: £3.99
Visit: collins.co.uk
evo-shop.co.uk
Upgrade your wardrobe with our evo branded T-shirt. Lightweight, durable and 100% cotton, it’s the perfect fit for spring drives and car meets. Whether it’s for you or the petrolhead in your life, it’s the ultimate style statement for the road ahead. Shop the collection today!
Price: from £24.99
Visit: evo-shop.co.uk
