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The Winner of our Guidebook Giveaway is…

January 28, 2020 By Naseem Muaddi 1 Comment

Congrats to Mike's Auto Tops and Upholstery in Mission Viejo, California, for winning our guidebook giveaway! … [Read more...] about The Winner of our Guidebook Giveaway is…

Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

January 24, 2020 By Naseem Muaddi 1 Comment

Installing convertible soft tops is one of the most technical aspects of our craft. Forget one step or do it incorrectly and the entire job can be ruined. … [Read more...] about Learn to Install Convertible Tops with this New Book

Learn Auto Upholstery with this New Book

September 28, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi 6 Comments

Whether you're a rookie or seasoned auto upholstery professional, pick up a copy of "Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration" by Fred Mattson. The newly published book is essential reading for everyone in our craft. … [Read more...] about Learn Auto Upholstery with this New Book

Making the Most of SEMA 2013

November 11, 2013 By Fred Mattson 5 Comments

In a word – WOW! I must have walked at least 30 miles in the four days that I attended the SEMA expo. If you’ve never attended the expo before, let me take you through the process of how to get the most out of it. … [Read more...] about Making the Most of SEMA 2013

Estimating 101: What You Need to Know

October 27, 2013 By Fred Mattson 5 Comments

Giving fair price estimates is one of the most important skills that an independent auto trimmer needs in order to succeed. While over charging isn’t good for customers, under charging isn’t good for shops. In effect, estimates can either make or break an auto upholstery business. … [Read more...] about Estimating 101: What You Need to Know