As an auto upholsterer, there’s nothing more satisfying than restoring a classic car interior to its former glory. But sometimes, even the best efforts can hit an unexpected snag. Recently, I fully restored a pair of 1969 Pontiac GTO bucket seats for a customer, only to discover a hidden issue that left us both scratching our heads. … [Read more...] about Beware of Cheap Seat Foam: A Cautionary Tale for GM Strato Bucket Seats
Products & Reviews
Leather Review: Moore & Giles Carlyle Leather is Outstanding
There’s a reason why Moore & Giles leather is so popular among auto trim shops — it’s damn good. But how good? … [Read more...] about Leather Review: Moore & Giles Carlyle Leather is Outstanding
Leather Review: We Put Moore & Giles’ Tribeca to the Test
Lately, we’ve noticed a lot of trim shops sharing photos on social media of car interiors draped in Moore & Giles’ Tribeca leather. We wanted to know why. … [Read more...] about Leather Review: We Put Moore & Giles’ Tribeca to the Test
Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter
Ever since Bosch discontinued its popular GSG 300 Foam Cutter, auto trimmers have been searching for a dependable alternative. I finally found it in the Acu-Cutter 500. … [Read more...] about Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter
Understanding the Benefits of Full Grain Leather
Surely you’ve heard the terms "full grain" and "corrected grain" leather — but what do they mean? And why do luxury OEMs and high-end trim shops prefer to work with full grain? … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Full Grain Leather
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