ISSUE 14 · SPRING 2026 · FIELD NOTES FROM THE SUN BELT · UPDATED FRIDAYS

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Vehicle-by-vehicle detailing playbook. Built for the Sun Belt, written for owners. No fluff. Just the steps that actually work.

Cover story · Mar 21, 2026 · 6 min read· LOWRIDER

UV Protection for Custom Paint: How to Prevent Fading on Your Lowrider

You spent thousands on your lowrider's custom paint job. UV radiation will destroy it for free, slowly, invisibly, over months and years, unless you actively protect it. This guide explains...

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Editor's note Jun 12, 2026 · Lake Forest, CA

This week the team is paying attention to one thing: how ceramic coatings actually hold up at 108°F. Most of what is sold and reviewed online was tested in Ohio. Bahama is built for the way the Sun Belt actually drives · sun, dust, and zero garage. The playbook below is still being written. Use the guides. Send us what we missed.

Sean Hoy Founder & Editor · The Lab