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3-Day Pro Detailer Training Course – An Event For Everyone!

UF has over twenty years’ experience in the car care industry and the award-winning UF Studio is recognised as a principle UK centre for automotive cosmetic restoration. A member of the International Detailing Association (IDA), UF is committed to delivering industry-leading standards, helping enthusiasts and professionals achieve the best possible results. One of the modular […]

Land Rover Discovery Commercial S – New Car Protection Package

There have been five generations of the Land Rover Discovery, with the first model rolling off the production line in 1989. Since then, the Discovery has been recognised for its unique combination of off-road capability, practicality and comfort. The Land Rover Discovery Commercial takes that to a whole new level. With the removal of the […]

Sean Longworth-SmithNovember 9, 2018New Car ProtectionGtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery 5

Porsche Cayenne – Gloss Enhancement Detailing Package

The Cayenne is Porsche’s answer to the SUV market and on its release in 2003, marked a significant departure from Porsche’s trademark sports car designs. Exceeding all expectations, the second-generation Cayenne arrived in 2011 and benefited from several modifications including LED daytime running lights, tailgate tail lights and a more exaggerated slanting roof-line for improved […]

Dean FosterNovember 2, 2018Gloss EnhancementGtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, Gtechniq EXO v4, Porsche, Porsche Cayenne

Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Restored and Protected – Part II

In Restored and Protected – Part I we highlighted the multi-stage machine polishing required to remove serious defects from the Aston Martin’s paint and it was now ready to have paint protection film (PPF) strategically installed on the car prior to the remaining paintwork, wheels and glass being ceramic coated. XPEL’s specialist software creates highly customised patterns […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsOctober 26, 2018Detailing, Paint Protection Film (PPF)Aston Martin, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq CS Ultra, Gtechniq EXO v4, XPEL Ultimate

Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Restored and Protected – Part I

The Aston Martin Vantage has an undeniable appeal to it. Sleek, well-proportioned and, many would agree, painfully pretty, it also carries the aura associated with the Aston Martin badge. Classy, elegant and yet one look at the car itself is enough to deliver that thrill of anticipation. That only ramps up once the engine is […]

Sarah Marsh-CollingsOctober 19, 2018Paint Protection Film (PPF), Paintwork CorrectionAston Martin, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Gtechniq CS Ultra, Gtechniq EXO v4, UF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner, Ultimate Snow Foam

Preserve Your Car’s Paint With Careful Washing During The Colder Months

Winter is approaching – we’ve already experienced frosty mornings recently and talk of this summer’s heatwave has already given way to memories of the dreaded Beast from the East. But for car care enthusiasts, or simply those who love their cars, the winter is about more than blizzards, dark nights and darker mornings. Keeping your […]

Jez GilmanOctober 12, 2018Car CareUF Iron + Fallout Remover, UF Pure Shampoo, UF Safe Wheel Cleaner, Ultimate Snow Foam, Winter Car Washing

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