While much is being made of Volkswagen’s Fender-inspired 2013 Beetle, I’m left disappointed by its lack of… well, Fender inspiration. Aside from mirrors made to resemble guitar tuners, a sunburst finish on its dash and a guitar-amp-powered speaker system, the Fender Beetle pays little homage to the brand that helped shape modern music. All in all, it's nothing more than a … [Read more...] about 2013 Volkswagen Beetle – Fender Edition
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This Week Win Naugahyde and Thread!
Last month, we partnered with DLT Upholstery Supply to give away 25 yards of black Naugahyde fabric and an 8 oz. spool of 270 contrast thread to the reader who left the best comment on our site. The contest did so well, that we brought it back! … [Read more...] about This Week Win Naugahyde and Thread!
No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
In March, The Hog Ring published an article titled "Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover" – which outlined Nissan's warning to auto trimmers that repairs to their seat covers could prevent seat-mounted airbags from deploying properly. Not surprisingly, the article raised a number of questions and concerns among our readers about issues of liability. … [Read more...] about No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske
You may have heard the name, but you’ve definitely seen the work. We interview Jay Teske of Pirate Upholstery for the third installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske
2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible
Check out the convertible top on the all-new 2012 Fiat 500c. A cross between a traditional ragtop and a sunroof, it features an accordion-style folding cloth top with a glass window – but retains its pillars, doorframes and even parts of the roof. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible





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