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Protecting a British Classic – The Land Rover Defender 90

The Land Rover Defender is made to go where no other vehicle has gone before – it’s the epitome of what a capable off-roader should be. With a rugged engine, this tough all-terrain vehicle will pretty much get you wherever you need to be, whatever the weather. Largely unchanged over the 60-year production run it […]

Sean Longworth-SmithOctober 5, 2018Gloss EnhancementKamikaze Collection ENREI, Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 90, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

Lexus GS F Comprehensively Protected With Gtechniq’s Composite Ceramic Coating

In a world where cars have gone super high tech, Lexus decided to focus on old-school fun with the launch of the GS F. A luxury sports saloon, the GS F is powered by a 5.0 Litre V8 engine that delivers 471bhp at 7100rpm and produces 530 Nm of torque. Put succinctly, the GS F […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsSeptember 28, 2018Gloss EnhancementGtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Lexus, Lexus GS F, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner, UF Ultimate Snow Foam

Lotus Turbo Esprit prepared for the Lotus 70th Anniversary Party

Lotus is a British manufacturer of lightweight sports cars and racing cars. Founded by Colin Chapman who built his first competition car in 1948, Lotus Engineering was inaugurated in 1952 and has gone on to enjoy success both on the track and off. Now a global brand, Lotus is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a […]

Sean Longworth-SmithSeptember 21, 2018Gloss EnhancementGtechniq EXO v4, Lotus, Lotus 70th Anniversary, Lotus Esprit, Lotus Turbo Esprit, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

Training Courses For Enthusiasts & Detailing Professionals

The popularity of car detailing has risen enormously in the UK over the past few years and the reasons behind this are varied. Of course, a significant portion of the population has always enjoyed spending some time at the weekend therapeutically washing and polishing their cars. In an age of austerity, even those who haven’t […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsSeptember 14, 2018Training CoursesCar Care Training Courses, Detailing Training Days, Machine Polishing Training Days, UF Training Days

Hi-Tech Protection For A Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 AMG

If you’re in the market for a compact SUV with serious road presence, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a worthy contender for a spot on your driveway. The designation ‘GLC’ is derived from the model base name, ‘G’, which represents Geländewagen, the German word for an off-road vehicle. L links to the letter C, indicating this […]

Sean Longworth-SmithSeptember 7, 2018New Car ProtectionKamikaze Collection ENREI Coat, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

Competition Class Mk3 Mini Cooper S Revived at Brands Hatch

Detailing isn’t only for new cars and supercars: it’s for any vehicle that represents someone’s passion. This 1971 Classic Mini Cooper S was a perfect example. Originally owned by an American serviceman stationed here in the UK, it was sold in 1978 to a gentleman by the name of Richard Newton, a Mini enthusiast with […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsAugust 31, 2018Gloss EnhancementClassic Mini Cooper S, Goodwood Revival, Kamikaze Collection Miyabi, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Transformed at UF Studio

The Mercedes-Benz SLK burst onto the scene in 1996 as Mercedes’s compact luxury roadster. The initials ‘SLK’ come from the Mercedes-Benz mission statement: to create sporty, light and short cars — in German: sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) und kurz (short). It’s proved a winning formula too as the SLK is now well into its third […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsAugust 24, 2018Gloss EnhancementColourlock Leather Shield, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Mercedes Benz, SLK

Pre-Sale Preparation for a 2002 Porsche 996 Targa

When it comes to buying a car, the first thing we notice is the overall appearance and that appearance quickly becomes a negotiating tool. Not surprisingly, we’re less inclined to pay ‘top dollar’ for a vehicle that cosmetically looks less appealing than we would for a car that is pristine. Booking the car in for […]

Jez GilmanAugust 17, 2018Gloss Enhancement996 Targa, Porsche, Porsche 911 Targa, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

Cosmetic Restoration of an Old School BMW (E36) 320i

Successor to the E30, the E36 was launched at a time of tumultuous change in a Germany unified for the first time in over forty years. It was the third generation of BMW’s range of compact executive cars and although originally meant to be little more than a revision of the outgoing E30, BMW made […]

Sean Longworth-SmithAugust 10, 2018Gloss EnhancementBMW, BMW 320i (E36), Kamikaze Collection Infinity Wax, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner

UF Introduces New Products into their ‘Clean Technology’ Range

UF has been involved in the car care and detailing industry for nearly twenty years and during that time has tried, tested and used the best products the world has to offer, all designed to make caring for your car easier and more efficient. Now, UF is delighted to introduce three new products into their […]

Sean Longworth-SmithAugust 3, 2018IntroducingIron + Fallout Remover, Pure Shampoo, Safe Wheel Cleaner, UF Clean Technology