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

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How to Detail a UTV: The Complete Guide to Cleaning and Protecting Your Ride
Cover story · Jan 16, 2026 · 9 min read· COVER ARTICLE

How to Detail a UTV: The Complete Guide to Cleaning and Protecting Your Ride

A UTV takes more abuse in one weekend than most cars see in a year. Mud packs into every gap, dust coats every panel, and the sun works on bare...

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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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