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Volkswagen Golf R Estate, ‘Detailed For A Detailer’

The VW Golf has inspired several generations of dedicated, die-hard fans. The combination of reliability, practicality, style, quality and affordability is integral to the success of the model, but it’s the fun factor that has given the Golf its lasting appeal. The Golf Estate first made an appearance in September 1993 but the performance estate […]

Jez GilmanNovember 13, 2015New Car ProtectionNanolex Si3D, UF Studio, VW, VW Golf R

Tesla Model S, Designed in Silicon Valley, Protected at Brands Hatch

On the face of it, the Tesla Model S is a luxury 5 seat electric sedan. Take a moment to really look though and you can instantly see that it’s so much more. Arguably the most advanced offering from the all-electric brigade, the Model S is a marvellous blend of engineering, innovation and technology. The […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsNovember 6, 2015New Car ProtectionGtechniq Crystal Serum, New Car Protection, Tesla, UF Studio

SlammedUK BMW Gets Auto Finessed For Ultimate Stance

SlammedUK is a growing name in the automotive-based lifestyle and clothing arena. Started by self-confessed petrolhead Jordan Clarke, SlammedUK started out as a few local car meets and has now expanded into a significant enterprise, with members from all over the world. For people who like to combine custom-car passion with their sense of fashion, […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsOctober 30, 2015Gloss EnhancementAuto Finesse, BMW, SlammedUK, Ultimate Stance

Product Test: Ferrari 599 GTB Shows Off GEN-3 Glasscoat Protection

UF was recently approached and asked to test and evaluate GEN-3 Glasscoat in the UF Detailing Studio. As a retailer of ceramic coatings from several leading manufacturers, many of which are also used in the studio, we were interested to see how GEN-3 compared. GEN-3 Glasscoat is approved by twelve major car manufacturers across UK and […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsOctober 23, 2015DetailingFerrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, GEN-3 Glasscoat, UF Studio

Swissvax Protection For A Classic Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Sport

The classic 911 has arguably one of the biggest followings on the planet. From the distinctive sound of the air-cooled engine to the performance that to this day remains impressive, 911 fans all over the world rally round to share stories and revel in this iconic piece of German engineering. Having acquired the vehicle from a Porsche […]

Jez GilmanOctober 16, 2015Gloss Enhancement, Paintwork Correction911 3.2 Carrera, Porsche, Porsche 911 Targa, Swissvax, Swissvax Best of Show, UF Studio

Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon – Defending The Last Defender!

The Land Rover Defender was built with toughness and practicality in mind. A British icon for over 65 years, the Defender has been designed to go anywhere off-road, pull anything off-road and be dependable enough that people have spent many decades using them precisely for that purpose! Now entering the final chapter of the current […]

Jez GilmanOctober 9, 2015New Car ProtectionAqua Gleam, Gtechniq, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 110 Utility, T2 Tyre Dressing, UF Studio

Aston Martin Rapide Restored To Its Former Glory

Successor to and named in honour of the Lagonda Rapide, the Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door high-performance sports saloon shaped more like a coupe. At just over five metres long and nearly two metres wide it’s a big car with a lot of paintwork on show. That said, as it’s able to achieve 0-62mph […]

Matt BackOctober 2, 2015Paintwork CorrectionAqua Gleam, Aston Martin, Aston Martin Rapide, Gtechniq, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, UF, UF Studio

Wheel Finishes – The Differences That Dictate How To Look After Them

Wheels – hard-working components that need special looking after. Not only can their appearance make or break the look of a vehicle but their condition can also significantly impact on resale values. Not surprising then, that a considerable amount of product advice calls the UF Team answer, involve the correct use of wheel cleaners and […]

Jez GilmanSeptember 25, 2015DetailingAlloy Wheels, Ceramic Sealant, Gtechniq, Nanolex, Poorboys, Swissvax, Wheel Sealant, Wheel Wax

Go-Anywhere Protection For A New Audi A4 ‘Allroad’

The Audi A4 Allroad was introduced to give the discerning driver the most practical of cars. An estate car on steroids, the beefed up body with its raised ride height (37mm above the standard A4 Avant) and muscly black plastic cladding gives the Allroad increased road presence. The estate style body gives plenty of room […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsSeptember 18, 2015New Car ProtectionAqua Gleam, Audi, Audi A4 Allroad, UF, UF Studio

Carnauba Wax Vs Ceramic Sealant – You Decide!

One of the most frequent questions the UF team is asked is: “which is better? A natural wax or a ceramic sealant”. On the surface it appears the answer should be simple, but, as with so many things, appearances are deceptive! The short answer is: it depends on what you’re trying to achieve and the […]

Jez GilmanSeptember 11, 2015Car Care, Nanotechnology CoatingsCarnauba, Carnauba Wax, Ceramic Sealant, Glass Coat Sealant, Nanotechnology, Palm Wax, UF