Danny Gray, who designs a lot of the seats you see on the custom motorcycles built by Orange County Choppers, handcrafted this one-off leather tank cover. The bike was commissioned by Lugz, which is why it looks like a work boot. … [Read more...] about Photo: Lugz Bike Tank by Danny Gray
Archives for July 2012
Slip-N-Grip Seat Jackets Protect Your Work
You’ve cut all the patterns, sewn all the panels and installed the last cover. The seats look great and you couldn’t be prouder. You take some pictures for your Facebook page and call the customer. The only problem is, he won’t be able to pick them up until next week. Now you have to store the seats in your shop. But keeping them safe and clean in a busy garage can be a … [Read more...] about Slip-N-Grip Seat Jackets Protect Your Work
The Game Buys $200K Leather Ferrari
Gold chains, large houses, wild parties – there's no two ways about it, mainstream hip hop is flashy. But Los Angeles rap star The Game just took things to a whole new level with his purchase of a Ferrari F430 that's literally cloaked in leather. … [Read more...] about The Game Buys $200K Leather Ferrari
Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016
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
Selling Comfort Through Lumbar Support
Most car and truck seats are designed to be "one size fits all" – but that’s rarely the case. Drivers and passengers come in all different shapes and sizes, and even differ in their opinions of what’s comfortable. With automakers unable to adequately address this issue, millions of drivers have been left in agonizing back pain. While auto trimmers aren’t chiropractors or … [Read more...] about Selling Comfort Through Lumbar Support
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