It’s not easy or fun to fix another auto upholstery shop’s botched work. Not only must you find a way to redeem sloppy craftsmanship, but you also have to contend with an angry customer – someone else’s angry customer. In his latest “Interior Insights” article for Hotrod & Restoration Magazine, Harry Weimann discusses how to deal with these sticky situations. … [Read more...] about Tips for Repairing Another Trimmer’s Work
10 Questions for Sue of Fast N’ Loud in HRR
The Hog Ring's exclusive interview with Sue from the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show Fast N’ Loud continues to make a big splash. It was recently picked up by Hotrod & Restoration Magazine and featured on its website and e-newsletter. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Sue of Fast N’ Loud in HRR
Mansory Stallone Debut’s Squiggle Pleats
Mansory, a German automotive tuning shop that focuses on luxury and super-luxury cars, recently debuted its latest high-power creation, the Stallone. Based off of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, it features all of the mind-blowing accoutrements you can imagine – including some pretty cool stitch work. … [Read more...] about Mansory Stallone Debut’s Squiggle Pleats
Flashback: First Modern Glove Box
We take it for granted that vehicle cabins come equipped with large, lockable glove boxes. But, believe it or not, that wasn't always the case. In February of 1932, an article appeared in Popular Science magazine introducing the feature as if it was a big deal – which, to car buyers back then, it was. … [Read more...] about Flashback: First Modern Glove Box
Renault Has Disposable Zip-Off Upholstery
Ask any furniture upholstery repair shop and you're sure to hear the same thing: The cheaper it gets for folks to buy replacement sofas and dining seats, the less business they see. Until now, auto upholsterers have been relatively protected from such wasteful, throw-away consumerism. But that may soon change – as French automaker Renault is slated to release a car this … [Read more...] about Renault Has Disposable Zip-Off Upholstery
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