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 20, 2026 · 14 min read· BIKE CARE

The Best Motorcycle Detailing Products of 2026 (And What Actually Works)

Motorcycle detailing is not car detailing. A motorcycle sits lower, parks outside, gets ridden in direct sun for hours, and has completely different materials chrome, exposed engine parts, tight spaces,...

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Editor's note Jun 13, 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