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Tool Review: MasterPry LED Pry Bars

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Every auto upholsterer’s toolbox is filled with a wide range of pry bars in various shapes and sizes. However, none are like the MasterPry LED — the first and only pry bar with a built-in LED light. General Technician Equipment (GTE), the company behind this new product, recently sent us one to try and three others to give away on The Hog Ring. What follows is our review. … [Read more...] about Tool Review: MasterPry LED Pry Bars

How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

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Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler

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For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler