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Introducing The Hog Ring Design Studio

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We’ve all heard the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, no one holds that to be more true than auto trimmers — who, time and time again, struggle to explain design concepts to clients who cannot picture our visions for their interiors or simply lack an understanding of our craft. The Hog Ring has set out to solve this problem with our latest project: The Hog … [Read more...] about Introducing The Hog Ring Design Studio

Redesigning the 2015 Mustang Convertible

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Ford unveiled some noteworthy changes this week to the design and engineering of its 2015 Mustang convertible top — which every auto trimmer should know before agreeing to replace one. Among the changes: sound deadening between the top and the pony's new headliner, an additional bow in the top's frame construction and an entirely new motor (hydraulic power is out). … [Read more...] about Redesigning the 2015 Mustang Convertible

Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’

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The look and feel of a cabin shouldn't be an afterthought, nor a wholly separate experience. The best car interiors – whether designed and trimmed by automakers or auto upholstery shops – utilize color and texture to evoke feelings that match a vehicle's intended sense of style and purpose. That's the goal Klaus Busse, Jeep's head of interior design, hopes to achieve with the … [Read more...] about Jeep: Vehicle Interiors with ‘Soul’