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Custom Dashboards Made to Order

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Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order

How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

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Last month there was a lot of talk within our Auto Upholstery Forum about unique pleat designs for insert panels on car seats. The one design that seemed to have everyone scratching their heads over how to sew was the hexagon tiling pattern (a.k.a. the hextille) found in the new Aston Martin Cygnet (pictured above). … [Read more...] about How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide

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No vehicle’s interior panels are the same. They’re all installed a little bit differently, using an assortment of fasteners and clips. As a result, we often find ourselves struggling to disassemble interiors – especially in models we haven’t worked on before. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what we’re getting into before starting a job? The Interior Panel Removal Guide … [Read more...] about Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide

LeatherSeats.com’s Rat Fink T-Bucket

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Until recently, I was under the impression that LeatherSeats.com was strictly a retailer of leather interior conversion kits to the DIY market. I had no idea that it's also a full-service automotive interior design studio with a warehouse based in Oklahoma City that's large enough to handle several high-profile custom interior builds at once. After the company shared photos … [Read more...] about LeatherSeats.com’s Rat Fink T-Bucket