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Book Review

Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

January 24, 2020 By Naseem

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Installing convertible soft tops is one of the most technical aspects of our craft. Forget one step or do it incorrectly and the entire job can be ruined. … [Read more...] about Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

Learn Auto Upholstery with this New Book

September 28, 2017 By Naseem

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Whether you're a rookie or seasoned auto upholstery professional, pick up a copy of "Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration" by Fred Mattson. The newly published book is essential reading for everyone in our craft. … [Read more...] about Learn Auto Upholstery with this New Book

Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery

July 25, 2012 By Naseem

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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