Easily the most artistic form of upholstery, leather tooling is a craft few trimmers have attempted – let alone mastered. Still, it has become a staple in the motorcycle industry, with custom-tooled seats and matching bags in high demand. Among the most distinguished shops doing custom tooling is Bare Bones Leather in Bethlehem, GA, where owner Curt Green uses an arsenal of … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Bare Bones Leather
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Distinctive Industries takes on 1968 Impala
Over the last couple months, Lowrider Magazine has been documenting the complete restoration of a 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS dubbed "Project FearleSS." Their most recent stop on the journey took them to Distinctive Industries in Santa Fe Springs, CA, where trimmers, under the leadership of Research & Development Specialist Fernando Rodriguez, got to work on the … [Read more...] about Distinctive Industries takes on 1968 Impala
Shop Profile: Armstrong’s Upholstery
Armstrong’s Upholstery Beach Park of Beach Park, IL was recently featured in the Lake County News-Sun, a local affiliate of the famed Chicago Sun-Times. In the article, owner and veteran trimmer Bert Armstrong tells how he got started in the craft of auto upholstery – a story, I'm sure, many of us can related to. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Armstrong’s Upholstery
Escondido Custom Upholstery Opens Shop
Because the auto upholstery industry is small, it's always big news when someone who share our passion for the craft opens a new shop. Please join us in welcoming Escondido Custom Upholstery in Escondido, CA to the mix. … [Read more...] about Escondido Custom Upholstery Opens Shop
Shop Profile: M&M Hot Rod Interiors
Since 1982, M&M Hot Rod Interiors in Holly Pond, AL has been transforming car interiors into stunning works of art. Their expert craftsmanship has drawn the attention of the finest hot rod shops and car enthusiasts across the nation, and has even been featured on hit television shows like Muscle Car, Horsepower TV and Search & Restore. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: M&M Hot Rod Interiors
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