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Photo: Alligator-Grain Vinyl Top

November 20, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

No this isn’t a wild aftermarket upgrade. In 1969 and 1970, Mopar offered an alligator-grain vinyl top as a factory option. … [Read more...] about Photo: Alligator-Grain Vinyl Top

Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

November 16, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Need inspiration? Check out this video by Vilner, which shows their team custom wrapping a steering wheel cover for a Mercedes-Benz SL. … [Read more...] about Watch Vilner Wrap a Steering Wheel

Don’t Just Paint Interior Trim, Flock It!

November 5, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

You may not have heard of flocking, but you’ve certainly seen the results. It's the process by which ground fibers are painted/glued to a hard surface in order to give it a soft, velvety feeling. While flocking is most commonly used to line the inside of jewelry boxes, it can actually be applied to a wide range of surfaces – including plastic. In fact, many years ago … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Paint Interior Trim, Flock It!

Repair Dashboards with Vacuum Forming

October 22, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

Most auto upholstery shops repair vehicle dashboards by either installing a replacement dash pad or covering the old one in new foam and vinyl. However, there is a third option that’s all too often overlooked – sending out your customer’s dashboard for thermo vacuum forming. … [Read more...] about Repair Dashboards with Vacuum Forming

6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome

October 16, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

Leather and chrome have adorned car interiors for nearly a century. For good reason too – the combination looks great. In recent years, however, automakers looking to cut costs have swapped chrome accents with bland plastic substitutes. Remember when the dials on car radios were chrome? Now they’re plain black. What a shame! If you’re working on an interior that you’d like … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome

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Why Bentley Trimmers Use Forks to Wrap Steering Wheels

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