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Electron Top Asks an Important Question

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This month, Electron Top mailed the above flier to all of its customers asking one important question: "Who do you want to trust your reputation to?" In this new age of convertible top sales — where people can buy inferior, off-brand tops online for a fraction of the price — it's a question worth pondering. Especially if your shop has experienced an uptick in the number of … [Read more...] about Electron Top Asks an Important Question

What’s New at Albright’s Supply?

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In need of a 2014 Detroit Book? Custom cut polyfoam? Camouflage headliner material? Automotive vinyls, cloths, leathers? tools or supplies? Well don't fret. Albright's Supply just expanded its warehouse and launched a state-of-the-art warehouse inventory system — which means they now keep even more products in stock and can get them processed and shipped to you in record time. … [Read more...] about What’s New at Albright’s Supply?

Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy

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The Hog Ring Design Studio is a growing collection of vehicle interior renderings that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various color schemes and stitch patterns. Until now our renderings have been of generic seats and cabins. However, this month we unveil the first of many vehicle makes and models: a 1955-57 Chevrolet. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy

Join PRO to Strategize for the Future

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The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA Council that promotes the interests of the restyling industry — including auto upholstery shops, is hosting its annual "Long Range Planning Meeting and Industry Discussion" on July 16 at SEMA headquarters in Southern California. At the meeting, shop owners, suppliers, manufacturers, and individual trimmers and restylers … [Read more...] about Join PRO to Strategize for the Future