If your auto upholstery shop experienced an increase in sales related to aftermarket products and services last year, you can expect it to continue to grow. According to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), 2012’s growth will match 2011’s growth of 4.1 percent. … [Read more...] about Auto Aftermarket To Continue Growing
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Phil Anderson Wins Kretzer Shears
Congratulations to Phillip of Anderson Custom Interiors in Clarksburg, West Virginia for winning The Hog Ring‘s contest for “Comment of the Week“. Phillip takes home this week’s prize: top-of-the-line Kretzer shears! … [Read more...] about Phil Anderson Wins Kretzer Shears
Why I Build Miniature Car Seats
For the past few years, I’ve been constructing miniature bench and buckets seats; upholstering them in various fabrics and custom patterns; and displaying them in my shop for customers to see and feel. I’ve found that they help customers to better visualize the designs I recommend for their vehicles. … [Read more...] about Why I Build Miniature Car Seats
Cash in on Customers’ Tax Refunds
American auto upholstery shops not planning any sales or promotions for Tax Day may want to reconsider. A recent survey commissioned by eBay Motors found that more than one-third of vehicle owners anticipating tax refunds plan on spending a portion of that money on products or services related to cars, trucks or motorcycles. … [Read more...] about Cash in on Customers’ Tax Refunds
Transform Moldings With Soft Feel Paint
It may have just gotten a little bit easier to upgrade the look of interior plastic moldings. Soft Feel, a new and innovative paint produced by The Alsa Corporation, sprays like any other two-component urethane paint, but dries soft to the touch like fine suede or leather. … [Read more...] about Transform Moldings With Soft Feel Paint





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