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Archives for July 2012

Act Now to Protect Your Right to Repair

July 31, 2012 by Naseem

A recent study has found that American auto repair shops turn away 1.8 million customers and lose $5.8 billion in sales each year because they do not have access to the same technical data and service information that automakers provide to dealerships. By joining the Right to Repair Coalition – which aims to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act – you can help … [Read more...] about Act Now to Protect Your Right to Repair

10 Questions for Trimmer Shannon Walters

July 30, 2012 by Naseem

If you were to poll the hot rod community to determine which auto trimmers they admire most, Shannon Walters of Interiors by Shannon would surely make the shortlist. We are honored to interview him for the fourth installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Shannon Walters

10 Questions for Ron Mangus in HRR

July 27, 2012 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring's exclusive interview with master auto trimmer Ron Mangus is featured on Hotrod & Restoration Magazine‘s website this week. The interview is our first in a series called “10 Questions” – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Ron Mangus in HRR

10 of the Wildest Limousine Interiors

July 26, 2012 by Nadeem

Long gone are the days when limousines were a classy affair. Today, it seems, their interiors are made to resemble the champaign rooms found in the back of swanky Las Vegas strip clubs. Neon lights, elaborate bars and even stripper poles have become the norm. … [Read more...] about 10 of the Wildest Limousine Interiors

Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery

July 25, 2012 by Naseem

If auto upholstery was offered as a college degree, freshmen would be assigned to read Dennis W. Parks’ How to Restore and Customize Auto Upholstery & Interiors. It provides a great introduction to the craft, but – like most freshmen textbooks – falls short on serious instruction. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery

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