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Kamikaze Collection ZIPANG – Self-Healing Ceramic Coat Product Test

Ceramic coatings began in Japan as the answer to the delicate finish typically associated with their car manufacturers. These days, there is a plethora of ceramic coatings available to car care enthusiasts, with many manufacturers offering their own versions of ceramic coatings based on nano technology. However, whilst many of these are variations on a theme, […]

Sean Longworth-SmithJuly 20, 2018Nanotechnology CoatingsKamikaze Collection, Kamikaze Collection Miyabi, Kamikaze Collection ZIPANG

Range Rover 4.4L SDV8 Autobiography – A Signature Detail

Without question, the Range Rover Autobiography is an exceptional SUV, effortlessly combining comfort, style and refinement with unparalleled off-road capability. No other car manufacturer has seamlessly blended limousine-luxury with a vehicle capable of traversing waist-deep rivers, boot-sucking mud and vertiginous mountains whilst providing an executive airliner-class ride! In spite of its size, the Autobiography is […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsJuly 13, 2018New Car ProtectionCS Ultra, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Range Rover, Range Rover Autobiography

A Golden Opportunity to Shine For a Porsche Macan

Ceramic coatings are the leading choice for car care enthusiasts when it comes to providing their vehicle with lasting protection. The key to their popularity lies in their efficacy and this is largely thanks to nanochemistry. The molecules involved have a large surface area compared to their internal volume. As such, they are significantly more […]

Sean Longworth-SmithJuly 6, 2018New Car ProtectionKamikaze Collection, Kamikaze Collection Musashi Leather Coat, Kamikaze Collection ZIPANG, Porsche, Porsche Macan

Paintwork Makeover For A Facelift Audi RS 3 Sportback

Audi struck gold with the third-generation RS 3 and for the 2017 model year they gave it facelift. Much of the work though, had gone into the parts not immediately visible, all with the aim of improving driving dynamics to give loyalists a more thrilling, interactive driving experience. Marketed as ‘An everyday sportscar, fitted with […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsJune 29, 2018Gloss EnhancementAudi, Audi RS 3, Audi RS 3 Sportback, Gtechniq, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra

Proudly Flying The Flag – Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition

Released in 2016, Jaguar’s British Design Edition of the enormously popular F-Type is marketed as ‘the quintessential modern British sports car, more British than ever’. Promising more drama, excitement and Britishness than centre court at Wimbledon (with a helping of strawberries and cream), one might expect the F-type British Edition to fall short of the […]

Sean Longworth-SmithJune 22, 2018Gloss EnhancementGtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Gtechniq EXO v4, Jaguar, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Type British Design Edition

Machine Polishing Advanced Training Course – A Tale Of Two Daves

UF has over twenty years’ experience in the detailing industry and recently introduced a range of training courses tailored for both car care enthusiasts and detailing professionals. Each course provides a complete overview of the techniques, products and processes required to restore and maintain the cosmetic appearance of a vehicle. Customers have been enquiring as […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsJune 15, 2018Training CoursesCar Care Courses, Detailing Courses, Machine Polishing Courses, Machine Polishing Training Days

Sealant Refresh For A Range Rover Evoque Modified By Overfinch

Overfinch has been lending a highly customised personal touch to Range Rovers since 1975, providing exterior, interior and performance enhancements to the customer’s exacting specifications. The options for trim, accessories and colour finishes are limitless, ensuring each Overfinch reflects perfectly the specific personality of its owner. A key element to the Overfinch is bodywork in […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsJune 8, 2018Gloss EnhancementEXO v4, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Overfinch, Overfinch Evoque, Overfinch Range Rover, Range Rover

Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Tested At Nürburgring, Protected At Brands Hatch

In an age where the car buying population and the manufacturers who service them are embracing technology’s increasing role in the driving experience, Porsche has introduced a car designed to remind us what the immersive driving experience is all about. Enter the second generation 991 GT3 RS. The first generation 991 GT3 RS was a […]

Sean Longworth-SmithJune 1, 2018New Car Protection911 GT3 RS, Kamikaze Collection, Kamikaze Collection ENREI, Nanolex Ultra Glass Sealant, Porsche, Porsche 991 GT3 RS

Brakes & Calipers – The Forgotten Components of Cosmetic Restoration

Recently, a customer brought his latest acquisition: a low mileage 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL350 into UF Studio for appraisal. A member of the Mercedes-Benz Owners Club, he was looking forward to the show season but first, the paintwork would require some restoration. Being Obsidian Black Metallic, every blemish showed up clearly, particularly in daylight. So, the car […]

Jez GilmanMay 25, 2018Wheel RefurbishmentBrake Caliper Refurbishment, Kamikaze Collection Stance Rim Coat, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Benz SL350

Automotive Glass Care – The Science of Perfect Clarity

Many of us take the glass in our cars for granted and glass care is seldom a priority. It’s there to allow drivers and passengers to see out – obviously a necessary feature for driving. In fact, though, automotive glass is also a vital safety feature and not only for the visibility it offers: glass […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsMay 18, 2018Car CareAutomotive Glass Care, Gtechniq G1 ClearVision Smart Glass, Kamikaze Collection Intenso Window Coat, Nanolex Ultra Glass Sealant, Nanolex Urban Glass Sealant