Nothing sets off an upholstery job better than a straight French seam or topstitch. Combined with thick thread, the job really pops. In fact, you’d be surprised by how much of a difference the width of thread can make in the overall appearance of a vehicle’s interior. I was first drawn to the look of thick-thread decorative stitches by the dashboard and door panels of a 2011 … [Read more...] about Bolder French Seams With QTC Contrast
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The Must-Have Adhesive for Trim Shops
It sounds cliché, but they really don’t build cars like they used to. With all the plastic moldings and trim in today’s cabins, they feel more like Hot Wheels than automobiles. And, as we all know, toys invariably break. Last week, though, I discovered Q-Bond – a strong and quick-working adhesive that saved my hide. … [Read more...] about The Must-Have Adhesive for Trim Shops
Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
Dan Krawczyk of Three Rivers Supply Company recently sent a letter to all of his customers explaining a new regulation created by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) that affects nearly all trim shops on the East Coast. Shops that don't adhere to the new regulation may face legal penalties. … [Read more...] about Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
E-Z On’s Window Bonding System
In July, we reported on G.A.H.H. Automotive’s new UltraMaxx Window Bonding System – which eliminates the heat seal between the canvas and glass on convertible tops, making it virtually impossible for the back windows on soft-top cars to detach. Well it looks like another ragtop manufacturer is getting in on the action. E-Z On Auto Tops has recently launched the SGR Maxbond … [Read more...] about E-Z On’s Window Bonding System
Is Leather Really Better Than Vinyl?
In the past, when manufacturing restrictions affected the quality of vinyl, it developed a bad rap – especially when compared to genuine leather. Dubbed plastic leather or “pleather”, the general public disgraced the product and wrote it off as a cheap imitation of the real thing. Today, technological advancements have improved the quality of leather-simulated vinyl to the … [Read more...] about Is Leather Really Better Than Vinyl?
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