You may have heard the name, but you’ve definitely seen the work. We interview Jay Teske of Pirate Upholstery for the third installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske
2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible
Check out the convertible top on the all-new 2012 Fiat 500c. A cross between a traditional ragtop and a sunroof, it features an accordion-style folding cloth top with a glass window – but retains its pillars, doorframes and even parts of the roof. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible
Photo: Nissan’s Water Drop Headliner
Designed to resemble ripples in a pond, the Nissan Cube's "water drop" headliner goes down as the coolest headliner I’ve ever seen. While the rippled effect goes against my natural trimmer instincts for a wrinkle-free finish, I just can’t get over how unique it looks. My only complaint is the Cube's boring dome light. As the center of attention, you’d think they would have … [Read more...] about Photo: Nissan’s Water Drop Headliner
Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a dying trade needs to check out Edge Automotive Interiors and meet the 26-year-old trimmer behind it, Stephen Palmer. He's only been in the trade four four years, but his work is that of a seasoned pro. With expert craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and an impeccable attention to detail, Stephen is quickly making a name for himself … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Building Brand Awareness for Your Shop
We’ve all been there before – standing around, scratching our heads, trying to figure out why business is so unusually slow. When suddenly it hits us: "Putting an ad in the paper will bring customers in!" So we contact our local newspapers, pay for an ad and wait. But after a few weeks, the response is merely lukewarm. Fed up with wasting money, we pull the ad and that’s … [Read more...] about Building Brand Awareness for Your Shop
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