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Compton Custom Interiors

Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

August 18, 2014 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Compton Custom Interiors

One of the greatest pleasures for me in running The Hog Ring is the opportunity to speak with auto trimmers and shop owners from around the world and learn how they got their start in our highly specialized craft. I recently spoke with Jimmy Compton, a retired U.S. Army veteran, who told me all about his new-found career in auto upholstery and his shop, Compton Custom … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

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