There’s far too much plastic in car interiors these days. At least that was the thought when the expert trimmers of Carlex Design redesigned the cabin of a Volkswagen T5 Multivan. Their mission to “un-plastic” its interior led them to cover nearly every bit of its cabin in either leather or Alcantara. … [Read more...] about Sit Inside Carlex Design’s VW T5 Multivan
The Hidden Horrors of Vinyl Top Roof Rust
"How much to slap a new vinyl top on my car?" Um... sometimes upholstery should be the least of your customers' concerns. In situations like this, I'd probably recommend forgoing a new top for a whole new car. … [Read more...] about The Hidden Horrors of Vinyl Top Roof Rust
’68 Camaro: Retro Interior with Modern Twist
I recently had the opportunity to work on a really cool project: a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Vance Worley, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. … [Read more...] about ’68 Camaro: Retro Interior with Modern Twist
Price Wars: Compete Without Slashing Profit
Through The Hog Ring, Nadeem and I have been fortunate enough to forge relationships with auto upholstery shops all over the world. In our many conversations with professional trimmers, we’ve gathered that their number one industry concern is pricing. … [Read more...] about Price Wars: Compete Without Slashing Profit
Photo: Diamond Pleats by the Yard
Of course, we all know that you can buy vertical-pleated vinyl and cloth by the yard, but did you ever think you’d see pre-sewn diamond pleats for sale? While touring DLT Upholstery Supply’s massive warehouse earlier this month, we found this gem tucked away on a back shelf. … [Read more...] about Photo: Diamond Pleats by the Yard
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