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Where are Your Soft Tops Manufactured?

September 25, 2014 By Naseem

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When it comes to producing quality convertible tops, Electron Top doesn’t mess around. Their products are high quality, priced fairly and always accompanied with superb customer service. What's more, they're also sourced and made right here in the United States. In a recent flier mailed to auto upholstery shops, Electron Top's team asks: "Where are your convertible tops … [Read more...] about Where are Your Soft Tops Manufactured?

Enter Alea’s Custom Interior Give Away

September 22, 2014 By Naseem

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If you’re headed to Las Vegas in November for the 2014 SEMA Show, be sure to visit Alea Leather Specialist Inc. for a chance to win a custom leather interior for your vehicle! … [Read more...] about Enter Alea’s Custom Interior Give Away

Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster

September 4, 2014 By Naseem

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It’s no wonder the 1932 Ford Roadster is loved the world over: it’s simple, elegant and highly customizable — especially its interior, which we just added to The Hog Ring Design Studio. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster

10 Questions for Trim Master Dan Kirkpatrick

September 2, 2014 By Naseem

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With so much attention cast on auto upholstery shops that specialize in custom hot rods, we sometimes forget about those that focus on classic restorations — an integral part of our industry that we at The Hog Ring aim to highlight more of in the near future. Make no mistake about it, the projects these shops take on are just as challenging as custom work — with, of course, … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trim Master Dan Kirkpatrick

Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

August 18, 2014 By Naseem

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One of the greatest pleasures for me in running The Hog Ring is the opportunity to speak with auto trimmers and shop owners from around the world and learn how they got their start in our highly specialized craft. I recently spoke with Jimmy Compton, a retired U.S. Army veteran, who told me all about his new-found career in auto upholstery and his shop, Compton Custom … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

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