One of the questions that we often hear auto trimmers ask is: “Why are Detroit Books so hard to find?” Seeing as upholstery shops need them to order original automotive fabrics and suppliers rely on them to market their goods, it seems almost counter intuitive that they’re not so readily available. We decided to contact Detroit Body Products, which publishes the Detroit … [Read more...] about Why Are Detroit Books So Hard to Find?
Car Interior
The Price of Foam is on the Rise
Recent reports indicate that the price of foam is on the rise – increasing as much as 22 percent, according to some estimates. Experts say that a shortage in toluene disocyanate (TDI) – a chemical used to manufacture the type of foam commonly found in car seats and household furniture – is to blame. … [Read more...] about The Price of Foam is on the Rise
Auto Upholstery Forum Connects Shops
It’s been a week since we launched our new auto upholstery forum and the response has been tremendous! Great conversations have been started and trimmers are connecting from all over the world. … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Forum Connects Shops
KAR Quality Wins Comment of the Week
Congratulations to Karen Edwards of KAR Quality Upholstery in Sparks, Nevada for winning The Hog Ring's contest for "Comment of the Week". Karen takes home this week's prize: top-of-the-line Kretzer shears! … [Read more...] about KAR Quality Wins Comment of the Week
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Donk Car!
We'd like to wish all our friends a very happy and safe St. Patty's Day! And what better way to celebrate than with a Lucky Charms themed "donk" car? … [Read more...] about Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Donk Car!
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