Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We’ve scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so every week – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Car Interior
Trimming Cars in Designer Fabrics
There’s a growing subculture among auto enthusiasts that could affect the types of materials your trim shop carries. Folks, who have expensive taste, are incorporating high-end designer fabrics in the their vehicles' interiors. Inspired by the look and feel of designer-brand handbags, these people are asking auto trim shops to upholster their cars in Gucci, Fendi, Burberry and … [Read more...] about Trimming Cars in Designer Fabrics
Ron Mangus Seat Design Seminar
Legendary interior fabricator Ron Mangus is back at it - this time offering a how-to seminar on seat building and design. Believe us, if there's one person you want pick up a few tricks from, it's this guy. His award-winning designs have been featured in magazines from Street Rodder to Super Chevy, and he's also written a couple books himself. … [Read more...] about Ron Mangus Seat Design Seminar
Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top
Convertibles are available in two kinds, those with folding soft tops and those with retractable hard tops – right? Not any more. The guys over at German Car Forum got their hands on a patent drawing of Porsche’s next generation 911. It shows that Porsche is developing a hybrid top that combines elements of both. … [Read more...] about Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top
10 Tips to Facebook Market Your Trim Shop
So you set up a Facebook page for your auto upholstery shop – now what? The good news is that you're on the right track. While word-of-mouth is still the preferred method of marketing for small businesses, many are becoming increasingly more reliant on social media. According to a recent study by AT&T, 41% of small businesses have a Facebook page. In 2010, only 27% of … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Facebook Market Your Trim Shop
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