Check out the sliding fabric roof on the all-new Citroën DS3 Cabrio. It retracts to two positions , the C-pillar and trunk hatch; and can be opened at speeds up to 74 mph. Its DS3-monogramed fabric looks pretty unique as well. … [Read more...] about Check out the Citroën DS3 Sliding Ragtop
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10 Tools Not to Skimp On in HRR Mag
Check out our article "10 Tools Your Trim Shop Shouldn't Skimp On" – featured on Hotrod & Restoration Magazine's website and e-newsletter this month. Folks new to the craft of auto upholstery or recently branching out on their own will find this article especially helpful. … [Read more...] about 10 Tools Not to Skimp On in HRR Mag
Custom Dashboards Made to Order
Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order
Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide
No vehicle’s interior panels are the same. They’re all installed a little bit differently, using an assortment of fasteners and clips. As a result, we often find ourselves struggling to disassemble interiors – especially in models we haven’t worked on before. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what we’re getting into before starting a job? The Interior Panel Removal Guide … [Read more...] about Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide
Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery
If auto upholstery was offered as a college degree, freshmen would be assigned to read Dennis W. Parks’ How to Restore and Customize Auto Upholstery & Interiors. It provides a great introduction to the craft, but – like most freshmen textbooks – falls short on serious instruction. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery
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