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The History of the Convertible Cars

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It's only May and many upholstery shops are already knee-deep in convertible tops. Before you find yourself drowning in a pile of worn canvas and rotted tacking strips, why not brush up on the history of the product you'll spend most of the summer stripping and installing? In 2001, Autos.ca published a great article titled "Motoring Memories: The History of the Convertible." … [Read more...] about The History of the Convertible Cars

How to Expand Your Customer Base

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Harry Weimann, auto trim shop owner and Director of Education at WyoTech, published a great article in Hotrod & Restoration today titled "How to Expand Your Customer Base With New Products & Services." In it, he offers some solid advice on how to offer more services and grow your customer base, without overextending yourself or putting off regular customers. … [Read more...] about How to Expand Your Customer Base

Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors

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Last year, Fiat debuted a limited-edition 500C designed by Diesel, the brand-name clothing company. Its interior was trimmed in denim fabric, stitched together in bright yellow thread and even featured a fifth pocket - you know, to give it that jeans look. At the time, I scoffed at the idea - as jeans seldom look good on anything but pants (need I remind you of men's denim … [Read more...] about Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors

How the Sun Can Ruin Car Upholstery

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Well, it's summer and you know what that means – headliners will fall, leather will crack and upholstery will fade. And, invariably, customers will ask, " Why?" Auto upholsterers, of course, already know the answer to that question. It's the sun. Explaining that to customers, however, can prove quite difficult. Thankfully, The Financial Express does a great job of explaining … [Read more...] about How the Sun Can Ruin Car Upholstery