For many years, there has been confusion within the auto upholstery industry over whether it is safe or even legal for trimmers to repair seats that contain side airbags. Well Nissan has made it clear by attaching the above warning label to its seat covers. … [Read more...] about Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
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How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?
Hotrod & Restoration magazine recently published its annual automotive industry statistics. The nationwide survey, which gathers data from all sectors of the custom and restoration industry, highlights valuable information that our shops can use to better understand the market – such as average shop sales revenues and busiest months of the year. What stands out the most, … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?
Evoque: The First Convertible SUV
Land Rover is set to debut the world’s first convertible SUV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month – the Range Rover Evoque. According to Land Rover’s Design Director, Gerry McGovern, the concept SUV is based on the bold bodylines of the Range Rover Evoque Coupe, but features a fully retractable soft top that lowers in just 12 seconds. … [Read more...] about Evoque: The First Convertible SUV
2012 Ridler Award Goes to ’55 T-Bird
Congratulations to Dwayne Peace of Tyler, Texas for winning the 2012 Ridler award for his impeccable 1955 Ford Thunderbird. The competition was stiff at the Detroit Autorama, where the award is given to the best custom-built hot rod each year, but Peace's T-Bird pulled through to take home the top prize. … [Read more...] about 2012 Ridler Award Goes to ’55 T-Bird
5 Celebrities Who Can Upholster
Great upholsterers are creative free thinkers. So it should come as no surprise to learn that some of today's (and yesterday's) greatest celebrity talents have a background in upholstery. Below are 5 famous folks from then and now who you probably didn't know can work a set of hog ring pliers. … [Read more...] about 5 Celebrities Who Can Upholster
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