How often does this happen to you? A customer brings his project car to your auto upholstery shop wanting a full interior restoration, but has blown most of his budget on the body, paint and mechanics. Now, he wants to spend as little as possible for a showroom-quality interior. … [Read more...] about Is Auto Upholstery Under-Appreciated?
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Start Charging What You’re Worth
It’s time to stop preparing estimates with the simplified formula of material + labor = price. The fact is, when customers come to our shops they are getting so much more than just material and labor. … [Read more...] about Start Charging What You’re Worth
Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
For many years, there has been confusion within the auto upholstery industry over whether it is safe or even legal for trimmers to repair seats that contain side airbags. Well Nissan has made it clear by attaching the above warning label to its seat covers. … [Read more...] about Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
The Problem With DIY Upholstery
Ever have a customer come to your shop with a project that he first tried to do himself, only to wind up butchering it instead? It's usually pretty funny. More often than not, the materials are subpar, the craftsmanship is shoddy and the mistakes are amateur - all, of course, for good reason. While there certainly is no shame in trying, I've always wondered what it is about … [Read more...] about The Problem With DIY Upholstery
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