Hotrod & Restoration Magazine recently published an interesting article by Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop in which he discusses the benefits of offering customers service packages priced according to tier. The piece makes for an interesting read – especially for shops looking to simplify the process through which they give estimates. … [Read more...]
Making the Leap to Custom Interiors
Making the leap from doing ordinary auto upholstery repairs and installations to focusing solely on custom interiors can be scary. There's no one right way to do it and there are bound to be obstacle any way you choose. We can, however, learn from each others' experiences. Take, for example, Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop in Fairfield, Illinois. He … [Read more...]
The Value of Finding a Mentor
In an article titled "Learning Trim Basics from Experienced Craftspeople", Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop encourages up and coming auto upholstery professionals to start off slow, stay humble and learn the ins and outs of the trade from an old-timer. In short, Ace recommends finding a mentor. … [Read more...]