West Coast Customs, the garage that turned an entire generation onto vehicle customization through their hit MTV show "Pimp My Ride," recently announced plans to launch West Coast Customs Academy, a trade school dedicated to providing first-class training in everything automotive — including upholstery. … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs to Launch a School
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Haartz Care Guide: Cloth Convertible Tops
It’s not enough to sell and install convertible tops. Auto upholstery shops that want to distinguish themselves as convertible top experts should also teach customers how to care for their new tops and even sell products, like RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant, to help them do just that. … [Read more...] about Haartz Care Guide: Cloth Convertible Tops
Haartz Care Guide: Vinyl Convertible Tops
It's not enough to sell and install convertible tops. Auto upholstery shops that want to distinguish themselves as convertible top experts should also teach customers how to care for their new tops and even sell products, like RaggTopp Cleaner and Vinyl Protectant, to help them do just that. To get you started, we collaborated with The Haartz Corporation, the world's leading … [Read more...] about Haartz Care Guide: Vinyl Convertible Tops
Leather Glossary: What You Need to Know
If a customer walked into your auto upholstery business and asked you to explain the difference between aniline and pigmented leather, could you do it? How about nubuc and suede? … [Read more...] about Leather Glossary: What You Need to Know
How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
You know how to work a sewing machine, but do you know how a sewing machine works? Check out this short animated video that explains the process by which a walking-foot sewing machine uses two sources of thread to create a lockstitch. … [Read more...] about How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
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