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Shop Profile: Cape Fear Upholstery

February 8, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If you enjoy learning about other auto upholstery shops as much as we do, then check out Fay Observer for its recent profile of Cape Fear Upholstery in Fayetteville, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Cape Fear Upholstery

IG Highlight: O’Rourke Coachtrimmers

January 19, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Every auto upholstery professional and enthusiast who appreciates the art of interior restoration should follow O'Rourke Coachtrimmers on Instagram, where owner and operator Rob O'Rourke regularly posts photos of his team's brilliant work. … [Read more...] about IG Highlight: O’Rourke Coachtrimmers

IG Highlight: R.P. Interiors, Inc.

December 30, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If you're into street rods, follow Richard Perez of R.P. Interiors, Inc. on Instagram, where he offers a glimpse into his award-winning auto upholstery shop and highlights some of his best work. … [Read more...] about IG Highlight: R.P. Interiors, Inc.

Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 3

December 9, 2015 By Tech Help

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The third and final installment of our interview series with Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit show "Pimp My Ride," is the most personal. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 3

Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 2

December 8, 2015 By Tech Help

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ish Jimenez - West Coast Customs

In part one of our three-part interview series with Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit show "Pimp My Ride," he told us all about his humble beginnings — starting as a troubled kid in South Central Los Angeles, who was forced to work in his uncle’s auto upholstery shop to stay out of trouble, to becoming a world-famous auto upholsterer. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 2

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