Lately it seems researchers are finding new ways to trim car interiors in just about anything — including plastic bottles, pineapple leaves, sugarcane, Christmas trees, newspapers, volcanic rocks, used pants, shredded dollar bills, cow carcasses and, yes, even whale penis skin. Well, now you can add fruit roll-ups to the mix, because student researchers in The Netherlands just … [Read more...] about Will We Be Trimming Cars in Fruit Leather?
Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling
In 1988, Halvorsen Auto Restyling opened its doors in Sebring, Florida with $300, a set of borrowed tools and expertise in only one aspect of the craft, vinyl top repairs. Today, it’s a thriving auto upholstery shop that offers a range of services and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence. In a recent profile for local newspaper Highlands Today, owners Lyle and Erin … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Halvorsen Auto Restyling
Monthly Wrap Up: August 2015
We covered a lot of ground on The Hog Ring this month — including industry news, product reviews and even some awesome sales and promotions from our sponsors. Here’s a look back at August 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: August 2015
The Winners of Our MasterPry LED Contest
Thanks to everyone who read and shared our review of the MasterPry LED, the auto trim industry’s first interior pry bar with a built in LED light. As promised, we picked three auto upholsterers who entered our social media give away to award a free set. … [Read more...] about The Winners of Our MasterPry LED Contest
Lincoln Introduces 30-Way Power Seats
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen vehicle seats transform from a simple frame / foam / fabric construction to one of the most complex elements in a cabin. In fact, today it’s common to see a single seat feature power adjustment, lumbar support, massagers, heaters, coolers, speakers and airbags. Well, Lincoln Motor Company just made things even more complicated … [Read more...] about Lincoln Introduces 30-Way Power Seats
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