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

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UV Protection for Custom Paint: How to Prevent Fading on Your Lowrider
Cover story · Feb 27, 2026 · 9 min read· LOWRIDER

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

You paid real money for that candy, pearl or flake job. The sun will take it apart for free, a little every day it's parked outside, and you won't notice...

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Editor's note Oct 14, 2026 · Lake Forest, CA

This week the team is paying attention to one thing: how ceramic coatings actually hold up at 108°F. Most products are tested in mild conditions. Bahama is battle-tested in the harshest Sun Belt sun, so it preserves and restores any vehicle, anywhere. The playbook below is still being written. Use the guides. Send us what we missed.

Sean Hoy Founder & Editor · The Lab
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