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Window Tint Can Protect Clients’ Upholstery

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Increasingly, auto upholstery shops across the United States are adding window tinting to their list of services. The reasons are two-fold: (1) The skills necessary to tint glass are similar to those trimmers already have,  and (2) It's profitable work. Shops considering this should read "The Benefits of Tinted Auto Glass," a recent article by news website Tech Featured that … [Read more...] about Window Tint Can Protect Clients’ Upholstery

Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

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When it comes to pricing jobs over the phone, we all know there are only three ways a call can go: (1) It's a straightforward project for which the price is set, (2) There are so many factors involved that you can't possibly give a price without seeing the vehicle first, or (3) The request is a bit complicated, but you could probably give the customer a rough idea of what it … [Read more...] about Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

Diversify Your Shop with Window Tinting

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There are a lot of unique specializations within the field of automotive repair and customization. Fortunately, auto upholstery is one of the few that’s multi-disciplinary. This makes it easier for us to lend our existing skills to other related, but non-upholstery, jobs — which can expand our list of services and increase revenue. In a new series titled "Diversify Your … [Read more...] about Diversify Your Shop with Window Tinting