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How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

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Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

8 Ways to Deal With Bad Online Reviews

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No auto upholsterer is above making the occasional mistake. After all, we are human. In most cases, we prefer to handle these incidents privately — reaching an understanding with affected customers that leaves them satisfied and prevents harm to our reputations. But in today's digital age, where disgruntled customers are turning to websites like Yelp, Angie's … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Deal With Bad Online Reviews

Where Does Car Leather Come From?

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With the exception of some super luxury automakers who upholster their cars' interiors in bull hides, most car companies and seat cover manufacturers source their genuine leather from cows. But not any cow will do. In fact, automakers are quite picky about the types of cattle they use — paying particular attention to such things as breed, the environmental conditions in … [Read more...] about Where Does Car Leather Come From?