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Auto Trim and Hydrographic Printing

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In the past, auto trimmers used self-adhesive trim kits to enhance the look and feel of plain dashboards. But that’s when flat dashes were the norm and suppliers manufactured one-size-fits-all trim kits in a limited range of colors and designs. Today’s cars feature wrap-around dashboards that are so complex and unique it’s almost impossible for suppliers to mass produce trim … [Read more...] about Auto Trim and Hydrographic Printing

Is Auto Trim a Multidisciplinary Craft?

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Innovation and design website Humans Invent recently published an interesting article titled "Crafting the world’s best car interiors". The article is about Bentley and the meticulous detail it infuses into every step of the design process. While that's interesting, it's not the best part of the article. What is - is how Peter Cullum-Kenyon, Bentley’s color and trim manager, … [Read more...] about Is Auto Trim a Multidisciplinary Craft?

The Future of Benz Interiors

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The folks over at Complex recently took a tour of Mercedes-Benz's design center in Stuttgart, where they learned about some really exciting interior projects that the luxury automaker has in the works. Among them, Mercedes-Benz is planning on trimming its interiors with granite veneers and upholstering its seats in silk, cashmere and fur. … [Read more...] about The Future of Benz Interiors

Hyundai to use Volcanic Rock in Interiors

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If you're a regular reader of The Hog Ring, then you know automakers are trimming their interiors in some pretty odd materials these days. Ford is using recycled jeans pants, Toyota is using sugarcane, and Nissan - believe it or not - is using water bottles. Now we can add Hyundai to the list - as Ward's Auto reports the new Accent and Elantra will feature trim made from … [Read more...] about Hyundai to use Volcanic Rock in Interiors