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Naseem Muaddi

Photo: The Affordable Company Hotrod

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In the past, we’ve written about the benefits of owning a company show car. But not every auto upholstery shop can afford to invest the time, money and energy needed to get one up to car show standards. One company found a way around this problem – and it’s pretty ingenious. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a hotrod, Sodablast simply had a graphic of one placed … [Read more...] about Photo: The Affordable Company Hotrod

Get the Most Out of Your Business Cards

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The business card has stood the test of time as one of the most effective marketing tools a company can employ. The reason is simple – it features your contact information, and is easy to carry and pass along. While most auto upholstery shops have the basics of a good business card down – shop name, slogan, phone number and address; there are other bits of information that can … [Read more...] about Get the Most Out of Your Business Cards

FXSheeting: Custom Accents Made Easy

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Every now and then I come across a new product that I think has some real practical applications in my shop; and get so excited by the possibilities that I share it with all of you here on The Hog Ring. One of the most recent products I came across was The Alsa Corporation’s Soft Feel Paint. Well I stumbled upon another product that’s made by the same company: FXSheeting. … [Read more...] about FXSheeting: Custom Accents Made Easy