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Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1

December 7, 2015 By Tech Help

Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit television show "Pimp My Ride," singlehandedly made auto upholstery cool again. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1

Customs by Vos Pioneers Double Topstitch

November 16, 2015 By Tech Help

In the craft of auto upholstery, where aesthetics are paramount, it’s natural for fads to come and go. We’ve seen it with contrast piping, contrast stitching, diamond pleats and now French seams. However, it takes a forward-thinking craftsman with creativity, talent and influence to introduce a new look that catches on. That’s exactly what Dave Vos of Customs by Vos in … [Read more...] about Customs by Vos Pioneers Double Topstitch

Shop Profile: Brent Davison of Sculpt Garage

November 12, 2015 By Tech Help

Sculpt Garage has only been in business for four years, but is already making a name for itself as one of America’s hottest custom hot rod interior shops. Its success, however, wasn’t achieved overnight. Owner Brent Davison has been toiling with car interiors for decades. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Brent Davison of Sculpt Garage

Shop Profile: Kaze Williams of Trim Den

October 12, 2015 By Tech Help

To run a successful auto upholstery shop, you need to be skilled, hard working and passionate. Kaze Williams of Trim Den in Smyrna, Tennessee has those qualities in spades. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Kaze Williams of Trim Den

How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner

August 13, 2015 By Tech Help

Starlight headliners that create the illusion of a night sky through a combination of fiber optic and LED technology are usually reserved for super luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, some auto trimmers have begun fabricating them for a range of makes and models. One such trimmer is Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who told … [Read more...] about How to Fabricate a Starlight Headliner