GT85 Limited retains its specialist brand identity after its integration into the WD-40 Company portfolio. The brand remains available through major UK bicycle retailers, automotive stores, and online marketplaces. It operates as a cycling and motorcycle maintenance product line, distinct from WD-40 and WD-40 Specialist, while benefiting from the company’s global distribution infrastructure and manufacturing expertise.
Jun 2016News article
WD-40 Company acquires Leeds-based GT85 Limited for approximately 6.8 million pounds, adding a manufacturer of PTFE-containing bicycle and general maintenance spray products to its UK operations. GT85 products are widely used by cyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts for their PTFE-based lubrication, and the deal strengthens WD-40 Company’s position in cycling maintenance alongside its WD-40 Specialist bicycle-specific product line.
Sep 2014News article
GT85 Limited's flagship GT85 PTFE spray is a widely recognized bicycle maintenance product in the United Kingdom. It displaces water, lubricates chains, and protects metal components from corrosion without attracting dirt like traditional oil-based lubricants. Competitive cyclists and professional workshop technicians value its long-lasting PTFE film, which reduces drivetrain friction. GT85 also offers products for motorcycles, workshop tools, and household maintenance.
Mar 2012News article
GT85 Limited, founded in Leeds, builds its PTFE-based bicycle maintenance spray into a widely recognized specialty cycle-care product in the UK. Before WD-40 Company acquires it in 2014, GT85 distributes through independent bicycle dealers, automotive retailers, and online cycling channels, and expands from its flagship spray into chain cleaners and motorcycle maintenance products.
Jun 2010News article
