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

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How UV Rays Destroy Car Paint (And How to Stop It)
Cover story · Jan 14, 2026 · 12 min read· CAR DETAILING

How UV Rays Destroy Car Paint (And How to Stop It)

You put your car in the sun. You know that. You probably also know, on some level, that the sun isn't great for it. But most people don't know the...

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Editor's note Aug 15, 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.

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