Garrett Leather, which runs one of the fabric industry's most interesting blogs on hides, recently published an article explaining how leather is embossed and what you can do to ensure a quality pattern. … [Read more...] about Guide: Understanding Embossed Leather
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Refinishing Steering Wheels with Rau Corp
If you’ve ever wondered how old, beat-up steering wheels are refinished in wood and leather, check out this episode of Discovery Channel’s popular television show “How it’s Made”. … [Read more...] about Refinishing Steering Wheels with Rau Corp
Why Do We Call It a ‘Trunk’?
Depending on which part of the world you live, you might call the rear compartment of a car the “trunk”, “boot” or even a “dickie”. But do you know where these terms come from? Let's take a closer look. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Trunk’?
Pouring Their Haartz into Cars
Haartz Corporation, the world’s largest supplier of convertible top fabrics, was recently profiled in local Massachusetts newspaper The Lowell Sun. While the article only briefly touches on the company's product line, it offers loads of interesting insight into how it operates. … [Read more...] about Pouring Their Haartz into Cars
How OEMs Wrap Steering Wheels in Foam
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about wrapping steering wheels on The Hog Ring. In fact, community members JPM Coachworks and Gjudd published great tutorials in our Auto Upholstery Forum that demonstrate how to do it. However, not all steering wheels get covered in leather. Some are coated in high-density foam rubber. For an explanation on how these steering wheels are … [Read more...] about How OEMs Wrap Steering Wheels in Foam
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