Last month we published a short pictorial titled "Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s". It proved so popular among our readers, that we decided to do a bit more digging to see if we could uncover even more photos of our industry's storied past. We did, in fact, find three additional photos that we happily share with you below. … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s, Pt. 2
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Why Do We Call It a ‘Glove Box’?
I'm no etymologist, but I've always been intrigued by the origin of words – especially as it applies to cars. There are, after all, a number of terms that we use every day in our industry that make no sense at all. That is, of course, until you understand where they come from. To satisfy my own curiosity, as well as to give everyone some fun facts to share with … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Glove Box’?
Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
Baseball fans brace yourselves, the MLB postseason is finally here! And with it comes the usual fun and excitement of ace pitching, clutch hitting and game-changing runs. For auto upholstery shops, there’s also the added bonus of selling baseball-inspired leather interior kits – sold by Katzkin and officially licensed by Rawlings. … [Read more...] about Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
Vilner’s Diamond-Studded Mercedes GL
Check out the cabin of this Mercedes-Benz GL. It was designed and trimmed by the interior specialists at Vilner – a Bulgarian automotive design studio that's recognized the world over for its luxurious designs and quality craftsmanship. … [Read more...] about Vilner’s Diamond-Studded Mercedes GL
Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
Read our article "5 Ways Trim Shops Get Paid on Time" in this month’s issue of DLT News. There's nothing more frustrating than a customer who won't pay a bill on time. While there's no sure way to avoid tardy customers, you can take steps to limit the problem. This article highlights five simple ways to do just that. … [Read more...] about Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
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