How-to

Pictorial: How to Trim a Lift-Off Hardtop

January 23, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Rod & Custom magazine recently published a pictorial on how to trim a removable roof on a custom 1946 sedan-turned-roadster pickup. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Pictorial: How to Trim a Lift-Off Hardtop

How to Knock Off Quality Leather Products

January 22, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Dave Munson, CEO of Saddleback Leather Co., recently published a video teaching impostors how to knockoff his bags. While not directly related to auto upholstery, the video does a fantastic job of pointing out the differences between high- and low-quality leathers, as well as the level of craftsmanship required to create high-end leather products, like motorcycle saddlebags. … [Read more...] about How to Knock Off Quality Leather Products

West Coast Customs: Making Seat Patterns

September 19, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Ish Jimenez of West Coast Customs – the man responsible for inspiring a whole new generation of auto trimmers in the early 2000's – shares a few tips on copying seat patterns in the following video. … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs: Making Seat Patterns

Watch Tim Amanns Build a Console

February 25, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how hot rod trimmer Tim Amanns of Pro Auto Custom Interiors builds a one-off center console for a 1968 Pontiac Firebird. … [Read more...] about Watch Tim Amanns Build a Console

Danny Gray Motorcycle Seat Build Pictorial

January 29, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Forty years ago, Danny Gray started out in this business with a typical upholstery shop working on cars, boats, golf carts and everything in between. However, it was the beauty and comfort of his custom motorcycle seats that attracted iconic chopper builders like Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz and Don Hotop to his shop – eventually allowing him to focus on this niche. … [Read more...] about Danny Gray Motorcycle Seat Build Pictorial