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Talking Shop: Restoration Parts Unlimited

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Surely, every auto upholstery professional that repairs and restores classic cars has at some point done business with Restoration Parts Unlimited, Inc. (RPUI) — the parent company of seven automotive restoration brands, including two major players in the upholstery industry: Parts Unlimited Interiors (PUI) and Corvette America. Interested in RPUI’s products, as well as its … [Read more...] about Talking Shop: Restoration Parts Unlimited

Design Studio: 1956 Ford F100 Door Panel

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Last year we launched a series of hot rod door panel illustrations in The Hog Ring Design Studio. They were a big hit, with auto upholsterers all over the world using the illustrations to design custom interiors for their clients. Today, we’re expanding the door panel series to include an illustration of one of the most iconic pickup trucks in automotive history: the 1956 … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1956 Ford F100 Door Panel

Dan Miller on Upholstering the VLF Force 1

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The VLF Force 1 — an all-American supercar developed by former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, entrepreneur and manufacturer Gilbert Villarreal and world-renowned automotive designer Henrik Fisker — debuted to critical acclaim at last month’s Detroit Auto Show. Enthusiasts were especially captivated by its handcrafted leather interior that was completed by master trimmer … [Read more...] about Dan Miller on Upholstering the VLF Force 1

Should We Not Resew Backseats Either?

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Seat airbags have complicated the work of many auto upholstery professionals, who are concerned that if they repair seat covers and the airbags underneath don’t deploy correctly they could be held liable. Until recently, the issue was largely limited to front-seat backrests. However, in recent years, automakers have also begun installing airbags in rear-seat base cushions. … [Read more...] about Should We Not Resew Backseats Either?