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Top 10 Wacky Car Interiors

January 17, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

We auto upholsterers have seen it all - from customers' makeshift gadgets to duct tape repairs and even DIY projects gone horribly wrong. However, every once in a while we get a job request that floors us with how ridiculous it is. You know the type: you want to do the job because it's fun and pays well, but at the same time don't want your shop's name attached to it. Below … [Read more...] about Top 10 Wacky Car Interiors

Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors

May 18, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Last year, Fiat debuted a limited-edition 500C designed by Diesel, the brand-name clothing company. Its interior was trimmed in denim fabric, stitched together in bright yellow thread and even featured a fifth pocket - you know, to give it that jeans look. At the time, I scoffed at the idea - as jeans seldom look good on anything but pants (need I remind you of men's denim … [Read more...] about Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors

Ugly Upholstery: Gucci-lined Ford Explorer

February 23, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

While The Hog Ring aims to showcase some of the best custom auto upholstery work out there, we also think it's fun to highlight the worst. Not just because it's funny, but also because it can provide a lesson or two on what not to do. Take, for example, this Gucci-lined Ford Explorer that belongs to José of Albuquerque, New Mexico. … [Read more...] about Ugly Upholstery: Gucci-lined Ford Explorer

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