Not every trimmer likes the idea of working with synthetic leather – and that's okay. But the art and science behind its production is a marvel that deserves to be respected and understood. After all, if you can't explain to customers how it's made, how can you expect to convince them that it's the right or wrong choice for their cars? … [Read more...] about Video: How Synthetic Leather is Made
Get the Most Out of Phone Estimates
Giving estimates over the phone is a subject that we’ve covered extensively on The Hog Ring – in both our "Better Business" articles and our "Auto Upholstery Forum". However, it’s always great to hear different perspectives. Harry Weimann, director of education at WyoTech Blairsville, recently authored an article for Hotrod & Restoration Magazine that takes an in-depth … [Read more...] about Get the Most Out of Phone Estimates
Goodguys Names 2012 ‘Hot Rod of the Year’
Congratulations to Tom Gloy, whose 1932 Ford Roadster won the 2012 'Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year' award at the Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals. … [Read more...] about Goodguys Names 2012 ‘Hot Rod of the Year’
DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
A strange trend is sweeping America's Southern states. Folks are covering their pickup trucks' headliners in Confederate flags and sharing photos of their work via Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...] about DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
Speaking of new sources of leather, one company in the U.K. recently peaked our interest for its alleged use of human hides. The company – aptly named Human Leather – claims to be a retailer of "exclusive real human leather products". … [Read more...] about Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
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