One of the greatest pleasures for me in running The Hog Ring is the opportunity to speak with auto trimmers and shop owners from around the world and learn how they got their start in our highly specialized craft. I recently spoke with Jimmy Compton, a retired U.S. Army veteran, who told me all about his new-found career in auto upholstery and his shop, Compton Custom … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors
Mercedes-Benz SLK: Painting Interior Plastic
I recently purchased a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 and discovered a major interior defect that owners have been struggling with since the vehicle debuted in 1996. Evidently, Mercedes-Benz used a low-quality paint on the cabin’s interior plastics that scratches easily, leaving SLK owners with an ugly interior unbefitting of a luxury car. Without a doubt, it wasn't something … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz SLK: Painting Interior Plastic
Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy, Pt. 2
Last month, The Hog Ring Design Studio debuted two illustrations of a 1955-57 Chevrolet interior that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various color schemes and stitch patterns. This month, we’re offering two more renditions of the iconic Tri-Five interior. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy, Pt. 2
The Newlong NP-7A Sewing Machine
Check out this handheld industrial sewing machine. It probably wouldn’t serve much of a purpose in the automotive upholstery field, but it sure does appeal to the sewing machine buff in me. … [Read more...] about The Newlong NP-7A Sewing Machine
Ringbrothers’ 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
World-renowned American car builders Ringbrothers have done it again! This time they’ve teamed up with athletic apparel company Nike to create a one-off 1971 DeTomaso Pantera with an interior as amazing as the story behind it. … [Read more...] about Ringbrothers’ 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
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