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The Shop Prints Interview with VLF Trimmer

April 15, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi 2 Comments

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - VLF Force 1

Pick up a copy of the May 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Dan Miller, the master trimmer behind the VLF Force 1’s jaw-dropping interior.

The three-page spread titled “It’s the Operator” highlights Dan’s skills behind the sewing machine and explains how he got the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned automotive designer Henrik Fisker, former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, and manufacturer Gilbert Villarreal on America’s newest supercar. In the interview, Dan even gives a nod to THR sponsor NC Carpet Binding & Equipment.

Our favorite part of the interview is when Dan explains Gilbert’s surprise at what he was able to accomplish with a single-needle sewing machine:

The funny thing was when I got there, Gilbert, one of the owners, the billionaire guy, his brother was there. He’s looking at my machine … He sees this single-needle machine show up, and they thought I was going to buy a double needle, a single needle, an overlock, and all this other shit. They were kind of hesitant when I got there, but when I finished the seats, even Gilbert came out. He goes, “I’m going to be totally honest with you. I thought you were fuckin’ crazy because you showed up with a machine that was $1,800. We expected you to spend 10 grand. You spent $1,800. These look fuckin’ great.” I said, “It’s not just the machine. Trust me. It’s the operator.”

To read the full interview, download your free copy of The Shop magazine by clicking here and skip to page 46.

Filed Under: Archive, The Hog Ring News Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Dan Miller Auto Upholstery, The Shop, VLF Force 1

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  1. Edward Munday says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Retired…. It Would Be Nice If A Professional Could Talk Professional And Tell Someone Great Job That Looks Extraordinary.

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  2. Mal Maher says

    April 18, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Honored that Dan would think enough of us to include us in his story. Congrats to The Hog Ring as well for having this published in an industry magazine.

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