- Tim Wiles, Grandson of Harold Wiles joined the business. A full range of Simoniz car care products was introduced into the NZ market this included Simoniz Liquid Diamond, a revolutionary polymer product which rejuvenated the polish market. Endorsements over this period included Jackie Stewart for Liquid Diamond, and a very angry looking Mr T.
- The iconic Green Ant was introduced and Bar’s Bugs was given a completely new facelift along with a formulation upgrade.
- Bar’s Bugs became the number 1 windscreen cleaner in both countries and remains there today in many cases outselling its closest competition 6-1.
