Sid Chavers is one of the most respected names in auto upholstery. His hot rod interiors have donned the pages of car magazines for over three decades and won too many awards to count. In 2007, Sid built the interior of a ‘32 Ford Coupe for Street Rodder Magazine that was turned into a pictorial. If you haven’t already, follow Sid as he crafts this traditional-style interior … [Read more...] about Sid Chavers ’32 Ford Interior Build Pictorial
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Create Awesome Interiors with Fiberglass
Fabricating interior panels from fiberglass is a skill that auto trimmers often overlook or underutilize. The benefits, however, should not be ignored – as working with this medium allows you to create shapes and structures that cannot be easily done with wood and panel board alone. … [Read more...] about Create Awesome Interiors with Fiberglass
How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat
In April, I wrote an article titled "Why I Build Miniature Car Seats". The article received such great feedback, that I decided to put together a short how-to video on the subject. This time, however, I'm building a display motorcycle seat. … [Read more...] about How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat
Free Logos for Custom Upholstery Projects
Auto trimmers that incorporate emblems and logos into their custom work need to check out Brands of the World – a great online resource for vector graphics that are free and easy to download. … [Read more...] about Free Logos for Custom Upholstery Projects
How to Upholster a Car Seat From Scratch
Check out this awesome guide on how to upholster a car seat from scratch, submitted by Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming in Glenorie, Australia. This how-to guide was originally published in our Auto Upholstery Forum. … [Read more...] about How to Upholster a Car Seat From Scratch
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