For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
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Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?
If your auto upholstery business lacks adequate insurance coverage, you’re literally one fire or natural disaster away from total financial ruin. However, things don’t have to be that way. By researching insurance plans, securing adequate coverage and making sure your policy never lapses, you can protect your livelihood and customers’ cars at the same time. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?
Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
Interested in learning how to wrap virtually any plastic interior component in leather? Then check out this pro tip video by Cesar, a master auto upholsterer turned teacher, who shares his knowledge on YouTube. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
Monthly Wrap Up: July 2015
It was another productive month on The Hog Ring! We covered the latest industry news, featured awesome sales and promotions from our sponsors and showcased some impressive interior designs. Here’s a look back at July 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: July 2015
Hot or Not? Leather-Clad Fiat 500
We’ve seen sports cars with their entire exteriors wrapped in leather. But for some reason, this bespoke Fiat 500 that’s only partially wrapped in leather, strikes us as more odd. … [Read more...] about Hot or Not? Leather-Clad Fiat 500





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