Posts Tagged ‘Delaware County Auto Upholstery’

Billboard Advertising for Less than $100

Published by Naseem Muaddi on February 19th, 2012

I recently found out that advertising my auto upholstery shop on a park bench would cost about $500 a month. I was so shocked that I didn’t even bother asking how much a traditional billboard would cost.

Then I remembered a clever trick that I saw on a trip to Las Vegas last year. Businesses hired box trucks to drive up and down the strip with giant company ads on them. Compared to the cost of placing actual billboards on the strip, they must have saved a ton.

Trim shops can employ a similar tactic for even less by placing magnetic signs on their company or personal vehicles. They cost less than $100 to make and can be ready in a day.

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How Did You Learn Auto Upholstery?

Published by Naseem Muaddi on February 14th, 2012

Stories about how individual auto trimmers learned the trade has always intrigued me. It’s one of the last remaining crafts where apprenticeship is essential, so there’s always an interesting story to be told.

I’d like to share with you the story of how I learned auto upholstery; and hopefully you’ll share yours in the comments section below. I have a feeling that they’re similar in a lot of ways.

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RIP – The Front Bench Seat

Published by Nadeem Muaddi on July 7th, 2011

The Detroit Free Press recently published an interesting article about the approaching demise of the six-passenger sedan. As it stands now, the Chevrolet Impala is the last American sedan to feature a front bench seat. Every other sedan sports two buckets. According to the article, a change in consumer taste and interior innovations are to blame. The Detroit Free Press warns, “The six-passenger sedan may soon vanish entirely.”

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The Art of Faking Real Leather

Published by Nadeem Muaddi on June 21st, 2011

Speaking of leather hides, Plastics Today recently published an insightful article about synthetic leather, and the level of research and development that goes into manufacturing fabrics that look and feel like the real thing. Give the article a quick read – you’ll be surprised to learn about the level of detail researchers put into getting imitation leather just right, as well as the odd ingredients that help them do it. For instance, did you know that the Nissan 370Z’s faux leather interior gets its authentic features from ground egg shells?

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Expose Yourself & Your Best Work

Published by Naseem Muaddi on April 4th, 2011

John Muaddi of Delaware County Auto Upholstery finishing a complete custom interior on a 1935 Chevrolet

We trimmers are always looking for new outlets to showcase our talents and give exposure to our best projects. Well, here are three that you may not have heard of before:

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Naseem Muaddi Steps into The Hog Ring

Published by Nadeem Muaddi on February 15th, 2011

Though The Hog Ring is off to a great start, it’s about to get even better. Naseem Muaddi, owner and operator of Delaware County Auto Upholstery, has signed on to blog for us.

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Before & After: 1995 Nissan 240SX

Published by Nadeem Muaddi on February 11th, 2011

Auto trimmer Naseem Muaddi overhauls a ’95 Nissan 240SX with a complete custom interior. The level of detail he puts into this project will leave you in awe.

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