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Archives for August 2012

Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease

August 20, 2012 by Nadeem

We're excited to debut the first installment in a series of short "Pro Tip" videos that we've produced to help rookie (and perhaps even not-so-rookie) auto trimmers get the job done – effectively, efficiently and professionally. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease

U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop

August 17, 2012 by Nadeem

Late last year Naseem wrote an article titled “Where Have all the Ragtops Gone?” – which called attention to America’s waning interest in convertible cars. Given the recent uptick in car sales, we expected that the demand for topless cars would increase. However, Smart Money Magazine reports that’s not the case at all. In fact, the situation has only gotten worse. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop

Audi Introduces Digital Rear-View Mirrors

August 16, 2012 by Nadeem

Audi has become the first major automaker to put digital rear-view mirrors into production. The feature – which is based off of popular backup camera technology – is set to debut on its all-new electric R8 e-tron. … [Read more...] about Audi Introduces Digital Rear-View Mirrors

El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop

August 15, 2012 by Nadeem

After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop

Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides

August 14, 2012 by Nadeem

Members of our Auto Upholstery Forum recently requested a subsection dedicated solely to how-to guides. We thought the idea was a great one, so we added one titled "Auto Upholstery Tutorials". This subsection will be a place for industry professionals to post or request pictorials, videos and other helpful instructions. … [Read more...] about Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides

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