We had a fun month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, highlighted industry tips and featured some jaw-dropping custom interiors. Here’s a look back at August 2025.
Don’t Leave Power Tools in Hot Cars — They Can Explode!
Here’s a hot tip: don’t leave battery-powered tools inside a customer’s car — not even for a minute.
Listen to Fat Fender Garage on NC Shop Talk!
Tune in to NC Shop Talk to hear Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage talk about how he built his shop.
An Epic Rant Against Touch Screen Convertible Top Controls
What do you think of Maserati putting its convertible top controls on a touch screen?
Driver Claims He Didn’t Know 14 Toucans Were in His Dashboard
U.S. border officers discovered 14 live toucans stashed inside the dashboard of a VW Passat.
Trimmer Marilynn Angeroth Dies at 74
Trimmer Marilynn Angeroth of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has died at age 74.
Hydes Home Run Awards Return to SEMA 2025 – Save the Date!
The Hydes Home Run Awards and Industry Party are coming back to Las Vegas for SEMA 2025.
Attend SEMA PRO’s General Membership Meeting
The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization is hosting a membership meeting next month.
Save Your SEMA Receipts! The Show is Tax Deductible
Save your receipts because most of the money you’ll spend at the SEMA Show is tax deductible.
6 Ways Auto Trimmers Can Stay Cool in a Heat Wave
Vehicle cabins can reach temperatures as high as 172° F — putting auto trimmers at risk.
This Cadillac’s Wood Trim is Actually Recycled Newspapers
Cadillac has gone all-out to trim its new Optiq SUV in sustainable materials, including newspaper.
Trimmer Douglas Kasten Dies at 90
Trimmer Douglas D. Kasten of Penrose, Colorado, has died at age 90.
Do Dark Car Interiors Really Get Hotter Than Light Ones?
We’ve all heard that dark car interiors get hotter than light ones — but is it true?
LEATHER CRAFT and Tennessee Customz Partner at Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
LEATHER CRAFT rocked this year’s Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
OEM+ Expert Tips: What to Know Before Replacing a Convertible Soft Top
Here’s what OEM+ Auto Tops says you should keep in mind when ordering a new soft top.
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