Mark Lopez of Elegance Auto Interiors in Upland, California, recently installed a seat cover kit in a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for Super Chevy magazine, which documented the work on its website for rookies to follow along and learn. … [Read more...] about Installing a 1966 Chevelle Seat Cover Kit
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Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
In a previous article for The Shop magazine, veteran auto trimmer Harry Weimann taught rookies how to replace a foam-back headliner. His latest article deals with the suspended type, which are common in cars manufactured prior to 1974. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors
It's easy to understand why Alcantara is one of the most highly requested fabrics in the auto upholstery industry. It looks beautiful, feels soft, weighs little, is more stain and UV resistant than organic suede, and helps keep butts glued to car seats in tight turns. With a little care, it can stay that way too. … [Read more...] about How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors
Make a Roadster Top for a 1930s Ford
Want to learn how to fabricate an old school roadster top? Then check out Hot Rod Network, which recently followed Paul Reichlin of Cedardale Auto Upholstery as he constructed one from scratch for a 1933-34 Ford. … [Read more...] about Make a Roadster Top for a 1930s Ford
Upholstery Lesson 5: Foam Headliners
In his latest article for The Shop, veteran auto upholstery professional Harry Weimann teaches rookies how to properly replace a foam-back headliner. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 5: Foam Headliners
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