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Ron Mangus Seat Design Seminar

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Legendary interior fabricator Ron Mangus is back at it - this time offering a how-to seminar on seat building and design. Believe us, if there's one person you want pick up a few tricks from, it's this guy. His award-winning designs have been featured in magazines from Street Rodder to Super Chevy, and he's also written a couple books himself. … [Read more...] about Ron Mangus Seat Design Seminar

How to Upsell Your Customers

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Harry Weimann, auto trim shop owner and Director of Education at WyoTech, is at it again - publishing "Interior Insights: How to Upsell Your Classic Car & Truck Customers" in this month's issue of Hotrod & Restoration. The article is a quick read and chock-full of insights and advice based on years of experience. It's also a follow up to his last piece, "How to Expand … [Read more...] about How to Upsell Your Customers

How-to Fix a Cigarette Burn Hole

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In most cases, the only way to fix a cigarette burn hole in a car seat is to replace the entire panel of material affected by the damage. Upholstery Journal, however, recently published an interesting how-to guide by retired upholsterer Claudette Sandecki on repairing burn holes without changing the panel. The technique works best with fabrics that feature loosely woven threads … [Read more...] about How-to Fix a Cigarette Burn Hole

West Coast Customs Wraps a Steering

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MTV's hit-series Pimp My Ride may have put West Coast Customs (WCC) on the map, but it's been a legit automotive customization shop for well over 15 years. And while they're known for some wild and over-the-top fabrications - like in season one when they installed a fish tank in the backseat of a Mitsubishi Mirage - WCC are still pros with loads of expert tips and tricks to … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs Wraps a Steering