Not every trimmer likes the idea of working with synthetic leather – and that's okay. But the art and science behind its production is a marvel that deserves to be respected and understood. After all, if you can't explain to customers how it's made, how can you expect to convince them that it's the right or wrong choice for their cars? … [Read more...] about Video: How Synthetic Leather is Made
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UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known the world over for its love of everything wild and extravagant – and car interiors are no exception. Local news source 7 Days in Dubai recently published an article highlighting just how over-the-top Emiratees like their cars. The extent to which they demand their interiors stand out will leave you amazed; and quite possibly intrigued to … [Read more...] about UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars
The Evolution of Convertible Cars
For a lot of auto trimmers, convertible top season is the busiest and most stress-inducing time of the year. Long hours, searing heat and impatient customers combine to create a perfect storm of frustration that often leave us wondering why we even bother. Well, that's how it goes in our shop anyway... If you can spare a few minutes, check out Popular Mechanics latest … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Convertible Cars
Whatever Happened to Car Ashtrays?
When was the last time you worked on a new car that came equipped with a stock lighter and ashtray? If you're anything like me, you don't even know. That's because automakers started to silently phase them out sometime in the mid 90's. By the 2000's, most cars only offered them as optional features. Today, many cars don't even do that. In the course of researching why that … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened to Car Ashtrays?
Harley-Davidson on the Nature of Leather
I found a tag attached to the bottom of a Harley-Davidson seat that a customer brought to my shop yesterday to be recovered. The message, which was about the nature of leather, was worded so well that I thought I’d share it. … [Read more...] about Harley-Davidson on the Nature of Leather
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