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Fabricating One-Piece Molded Headliners with Rooster’s Rod Shop

September 5, 2023 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Fabricating One-Piece Molded Headliners with Rooster's Rod Shop

In the craft of auto upholstery, there are always new techniques to learn and master. One of them is how to fabricate one-piece, solid, molded headliners for classic cars originally equipped with bow-style headliners. … [Read more...] about Fabricating One-Piece Molded Headliners with Rooster’s Rod Shop

Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

January 24, 2020 By Naseem

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Installing convertible soft tops is one of the most technical aspects of our craft. Forget one step or do it incorrectly and the entire job can be ruined. … [Read more...] about Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

How to Bind an Isolated Hole in Carpet

January 3, 2020 By Nadeem

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Want to learn how to bind an isolated hole in a vehicle carpet? Check out this step-by-step tutorial by Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming in Glenorie, Australia. … [Read more...] about How to Bind an Isolated Hole in Carpet

Pro Tip: How to Figure Out How Much Leather You Need

October 4, 2019 By Nadeem

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How many times have you ordered leather for an interior project only to find out later that it isn't enough? … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: How to Figure Out How Much Leather You Need

How to Make a French Seam Lay Flat

September 13, 2019 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - How to make a french seam lay flat

Did you ever wonder how automakers make French seams lay flat? This tutorial by Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming will show you exactly how it's done. … [Read more...] about How to Make a French Seam Lay Flat

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