After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
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Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a dying trade needs to check out Edge Automotive Interiors and meet the 26-year-old trimmer behind it, Stephen Palmer. He's only been in the trade four four years, but his work is that of a seasoned pro. With expert craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and an impeccable attention to detail, Stephen is quickly making a name for himself … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection
Quick, someone call American Pickers! The Wall Street Journal reports that AutoMat Auto Interiors & Tops of Long Island, New York is housing a multi-million dollar art collection of Man Ray – "a pioneering photographer and Jazz Age colleague of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí". … [Read more...] about Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection
Car Warriors Features Tennessee Trimmer
If you happened to catch "Car Warriors" on Speed TV last Wednesday, you saw East Tennessee auto upholstery expert Rick McGuire of McGuire’s Custom Interiors design, make and assemble a hot rod interior in only 48 hours. … [Read more...] about Car Warriors Features Tennessee Trimmer
How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?
Auto upholstery is not for the weak. You need strong legs, a solid back and hands like vice grips - especially if you plan on lasting in this industry as long as Lucinda Howard of Tin Lizzie Affair Automobile Upholstery. She opened up shop in Dallas Texas 33 years ago and is still going strong. That, no doubt, is due to a combination of quality work and a workout regimen that … [Read more...] about How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?
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