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Watch Clark’s Corvair Parts Emboss Panels

September 19, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi 2 Comments

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You’ve seen door panels for classic cars with extravagant patterns that are embossed rather than stitched, but have you ever wondered how they’re made? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process known as dielectric embossing. … [Read more...] about Watch Clark’s Corvair Parts Emboss Panels

Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl

August 17, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi 1 Comment

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Since its debut in 2005, the fifth-generation Ford Mustang has been plagued by falling door panel inserts. While this has resulted in a lot of business for auto upholstery shops, the original vinyl has long been discontinued — making it quite difficult to find an adequate match. Fortunately, Spradling is now reproducing the original vinyl as part of its "Softside" collection. … [Read more...] about Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl

Inside Bugatti’s Auto Upholstery Shop

May 23, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

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The Bugatti Veyron is arguably the most advanced supercar of all time. However, its interior is still handcrafted using old-world techniques. Check out this episode of "How It’s Made: Dream Cars" for a behind-the-scenes look at the super luxury automaker’s upholstery shop in Mulsanne, France, and see how its trimmers wrap the Veyron’s door panels. … [Read more...] about Inside Bugatti’s Auto Upholstery Shop

Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels

May 10, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls ID15 Concept Interior

Johnson Controls' "ID15" concept interior has been turning heads since its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Although most of the attention has been on the interior's innovative design, the fabrics and materials used are just as impressive. Case in point: Check out the glowing fabric on its door panels. … [Read more...] about Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels

Design Studio: 1967-68 Mustang Door Panel

April 7, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi Leave a Comment

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 1967 Ford Mustang

The Hog Ring Design Studio continues its popular "door panel series" for a third straight month by adding a new illustration to the mix — this time for the 1967-68 Ford Mustang. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1967-68 Mustang Door Panel

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