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

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How to Protect Motorcycle Paint from UV Fading and Weather Damage
Cover story · Jun 24, 2026 · 9 min read· MOTORCYCLE

How to Protect Motorcycle Paint from UV Fading and Weather Damage

A motorcycle tank sits right in the sun, with nothing over it and nowhere to hide. Park outside often enough and the paint starts to look flat, the reds go...

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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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