A Designer's Journey to Perfect Car Care.

Nathan Gilbert, a passionate car enthusiast, found himself with a collection of mismatched car care products that often didn't work well together. These items, plagued with design flaws and intended for other purposes, frustrated him. As an industrial designer, Nathan realised it was time to apply his skills to solve these problems for himself and fellow car enthusiasts.

Nathan began by revisiting the fundamental principles of car care, aiming to understand the features and benefits needed to make the car washing process more efficient and enjoyable. His journey started with the bucket. Most buckets on the market were repurposed from other uses, such as food containers, paint, or construction. These buckets, while capable of holding liquid, lacked any design features specific to car washing.

Next, Nathan examined the standard grit guard. In his own bucket, he noticed how the guard moved and swirled, causing small particles to re-enter the water. This defeated the purpose of having a grit guard in the first place.

Finally, Nathan observed that the dirt and grime from a recent wash contained a significant amount of metal particulates. These particles were attracted to a magnet he had dropped into the dried-out bucket.

“These three key problems became the foundation for the FIX8 car care products I went on to create,” says Nathan. He set out to design a bucket specifically for car washing, a grit guard that stayed in place and effectively trapped particles, and a system to capture metal particulates. Through this process, FIX8 was born, dedicated to providing car enthusiasts with the ultimate car care experience.

Nathan's innovative approach has transformed car care, ensuring that every product is crafted with precision and functionality. “I wanted to create a solution that addressed the real needs of car enthusiasts, making car care not only more efficient but also more enjoyable,” Nathan adds.