Auto upholstery is a multidisciplinary craft that requires professionals be proficient in a range of skills — including sewing, carpentry, fiberglass/plastic fabrication, mechanics and more. Carlex Design, however, recently added another discipline to the mix that I bet you never considered: barber. … [Read more...] about When Upholstery Shop Meets Barbershop
Tool Review: MasterPry LED Pry Bars
Every auto upholsterer’s toolbox is filled with a wide range of pry bars in various shapes and sizes. However, none are like the MasterPry LED — the first and only pry bar with a built-in LED light. General Technician Equipment (GTE), the company behind this new product, recently sent us one to try and three others to give away on The Hog Ring. What follows is our review. … [Read more...] about Tool Review: MasterPry LED Pry Bars
Win a Set of MasterPry LED Pry Bars!
So you read our review of the MasterPry LED and really want a set, huh? Well here's your chance! This week only, we're giving away a set to three lucky winners — courtesy of General Technician Equipment! … [Read more...] about Win a Set of MasterPry LED Pry Bars!
How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner
Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner
Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
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