At some point, nearly every classic car suffers a cracked dash. But finding reproduction or pristine original parts for rare cars can be extremely difficult. What’s more, repairing and recovering dashes can be a challenge for even the most experienced trimmers because of the complex curves and sharp edges. Thankfully, there are folks like Roy Keith of Roy Keith Classics … [Read more...] about How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash
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Do You Remember the Nauga?
Remember the Nauga - that mythical creature from which Naugahyde supposedly comes from? In the 1960's and 1970's you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing one. Today, they're still spearheading marketing campaigns for the all-American brand of artificial leather. In fact, you can even adopt a Nauga through Naugahyde's website. Cheaper imports have made it so that Naugahyde … [Read more...] about Do You Remember the Nauga?
Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
Dan Krawczyk of Three Rivers Supply Company recently sent a letter to all of his customers explaining a new regulation created by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) that affects nearly all trim shops on the East Coast. Shops that don't adhere to the new regulation may face legal penalties. … [Read more...] about Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
Two "Hall of Shame" posts in a single week? I wish it wasn't so - but how else would you categorize the following story? According to local reports in Adelaide, Australia, some bonehead left the top down on his Rolls-Royce Phantom as he ran into a nearby cafe to escape the rain - causing up to $100,000 in damage to its interior. … [Read more...] about Richie Rich Wrecks Phantom’s Interior
10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
We're excited to present to you the second installment in our "10 Questions" series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors in Plattsmouth, Nebraska is all three. A trendsetter in the … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
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