Since its debut in 2005, the fifth-generation Ford Mustang has been plagued by falling door panel inserts. While this has resulted in a lot of business for auto upholstery shops, the original vinyl has long been discontinued — making it quite difficult to find an adequate match. Fortunately, Spradling is now reproducing the original vinyl as part of its "Softside" collection. … [Read more...] about Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl
Dream Garage: Vidir Textile Carousel
The latest addition to our "Dream Garage" is the Vidir Textile Carousel, a magnificent machine that eliminates the need for extensive shelf space — so long as your shop's roof is high enough. … [Read more...] about Dream Garage: Vidir Textile Carousel
This Guy Trimmed Every Inch of His Fiat
When Italian Federico Bonizzoni set out to upholster his classic Fiat 500 in leather, he didn’t stop at just the interior. In fact, he covered nearly every square inch of the vintage car — including its body panels and wheels. Seriously! … [Read more...] about This Guy Trimmed Every Inch of His Fiat
The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Check out the August 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michael Dudley, a former auto upholstery shop owner-turned-assistant professor at McPherson College, the first U.S. school to offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Haartz Sponsors NEMPA’s Ragtop Ramble
If you love convertibles, then surely you know about the New England Motor Press Association's (NEMPA) "Ragtop Ramble & Crustacean Crawl" — which is now sponsored by The Haartz Corporation! … [Read more...] about Haartz Sponsors NEMPA’s Ragtop Ramble
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