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
Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
Check out Kee Auto Top's May 2016 newsletter for the latest sales and promotions on convertible tops! As always, it also features a helpful "Trimmer Tip." … [Read more...] about Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
As the public becomes increasingly concerned about animal and environmental rights, auto upholsterers may face questions about the ethics and sustainability of using genuine leather. It’s up to us to dispel myths and educate customers on why leather is, and has been for millennia, an ethical and sustainable product. … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
In a previous article for The Shop magazine, veteran auto trimmer Harry Weimann taught rookies how to replace a foam-back headliner. His latest article deals with the suspended type, which are common in cars manufactured prior to 1974. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
The Scoop on Carpet Binders and Sergers
Most auto upholstery shops use traditional industrial sewing machines to bind vehicle carpets. However, there are dedicated machines – called binders and sergers – that allow trimmers to do the same job quicker and easier. Interested in learning more about these machines, we reached out to Mal Maher, CEO of NC Carpet Binding & Equipment, to get the scoop … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Carpet Binders and Sergers
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