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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The Most Expensive Ford Ever Built
Ford Motor Company may soon produce a car that's more bourgie than a Bentley, but costs thousands of dollars less. How is this possible? The rumor is that Ford is experimenting with ways in which to recycle millions of dollars in shredded and discarded U.S. currency into interior parts. … [Read more...] about The Most Expensive Ford Ever Built
Is a Messy Shop Costing You Money?
Though auto upholsterers work in an industry of aesthetics, we sometimes allow our shops to get messy. Sloppiness around the shop, however, can affect our businesses in ways that we may have never imagined. Jay Conrad Levinson describes this in his book Guerrilla Marketing Weapons: 100 affordable marketing methods for maximizing profits from your small business. … [Read more...] about Is a Messy Shop Costing You Money?
The 13 Most Dangerous Car Interiors
Even with anti-lock brakes, traction control and front and side airbags, cars aren’t safe. But there was a time when they were even more dangerous – and their interiors were largely to blame. Popular Mechanics has put together a list of "The 13 Most Dangerous Car Interiors in History". Why some cars made the list may shock you. … [Read more...] about The 13 Most Dangerous Car Interiors
5 Celebrities Who Can Upholster
Great upholsterers are creative free thinkers. So it should come as no surprise to learn that some of today's (and yesterday's) greatest celebrity talents have a background in upholstery. Below are 5 famous folks from then and now who you probably didn't know can work a set of hog ring pliers. … [Read more...] about 5 Celebrities Who Can Upholster
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