Did you know that you can buy scratch & dent convertible tops for a fraction of the price? Well, "scratch and dent" might be too harsh of a term. These tops look good and work well, but have some minor flaws. … [Read more...] about Heard of ‘Scratch & Dent’ Convertible Tops?
Products & Reviews
Repair Dashboards with Vacuum Forming
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
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
Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
Baseball fans brace yourselves, the MLB postseason is finally here! And with it comes the usual fun and excitement of ace pitching, clutch hitting and game-changing runs. For auto upholstery shops, there’s also the added bonus of selling baseball-inspired leather interior kits – sold by Katzkin and officially licensed by Rawlings. … [Read more...] about Katzkin-Rawlings Baseball Seat Covers
This Week Win a Headrest Shrinker!
The Hog Ring’s contest for “Comment of the Week” is back, and this time we’re giving away a prize that no auto upholstery shop can do without. The reader who leaves the best comment on an article this week will win a headrest shrinker ($120 value) courtesy of LeatherSeats.com. … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Headrest Shrinker!
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