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This Audi Rolls Out the Red Carpet

April 18, 2022 By Nadeem

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Audi recently unveiled an all-electric autonomous vehicle that rolls out the red carpet for passengers. … [Read more...] about This Audi Rolls Out the Red Carpet

Headliners Will Soon Be Video Screens

January 16, 2018 By Nadeem

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Harman International just unveiled a range of innovative electronics designed to improve the audio and visual experience of vehicle passengers — including a new, state-of-the-art headliner called MoodRoof. … [Read more...] about Headliners Will Soon Be Video Screens

How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

August 13, 2015 By Nadeem

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Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

Dome Lights: Making the Switch to LEDs

October 27, 2014 By Naseem

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Lately, while recovering headliners, I’ve noticed that an increasing number of my customers are switching the bulbs in their dome lights from standard incandescent to LED. Curious about the difference, I figured I’d give it a try too. … [Read more...] about Dome Lights: Making the Switch to LEDs

Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016

July 15, 2012 By Nadeem

According to a recent study, ambient LED lighting will significantly alter the look and feel of car interiors within the next few years – a trend that will affect the work of auto trim shops. … [Read more...] about Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016

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