Rayco Auto Repair of Allentown, Pennsylvania suffered a devastating fire on Tuesday night – badly damaging offices and workspace. Thankfully, no one was injured. … [Read more...] about PA Auto Trim Shop Damaged in Fire
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How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?
Auto upholstery is not for the weak. You need strong legs, a solid back and hands like vice grips - especially if you plan on lasting in this industry as long as Lucinda Howard of Tin Lizzie Affair Automobile Upholstery. She opened up shop in Dallas Texas 33 years ago and is still going strong. That, no doubt, is due to a combination of quality work and a workout regimen that … [Read more...] about How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?
Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
For many years, there has been confusion within the auto upholstery industry over whether it is safe or even legal for trimmers to repair seats that contain side airbags. Well Nissan has made it clear by attaching the above warning label to its seat covers. … [Read more...] about Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
Safety-Belt Air Bags Gain Ground
To be successful in the field of auto upholstery, we have to keep pace with the constant innovations car manufacturers make to their vehicle interiors. One of those innovations is the placement of safety air bags. Most of us already have experience working with seat, headliner, dashboard and steering wheel air bags. But since last year, Ford has been sewing them into … [Read more...] about Safety-Belt Air Bags Gain Ground
Study Finds ‘New Car Smell’ is Toxic
You know that "new car smell" people often rave about? Turns out it's toxic. In fact, most automakers know this and have been silently making changes to their interiors to rid them of the dangerous plastics and chemicals that emit the scent. … [Read more...] about Study Finds ‘New Car Smell’ is Toxic
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