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The $20 Skiving Tool Every Trim Shop Needs

October 6, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Tandy Super Skiver

Unwilling to drop big bucks on a leather skiving machine? Then check out this inexpensive alternative. … [Read more...] about The $20 Skiving Tool Every Trim Shop Needs

Haartz Debuts Premium Convertible Top Brush

September 6, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Convertible Top Brush

Earlier this year, we collaborated with The Haartz Corporation to publish two very important care guides for cloth and vinyl convertible tops. Since then, trimmers all over the world have downloaded and shared them with customers. Today, Haartz goes one step further by introducing its very own premium convertible top brush. … [Read more...] about Haartz Debuts Premium Convertible Top Brush

Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl

August 17, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Door Panel Vinyl

Since its debut in 2005, the fifth-generation Ford Mustang has been plagued by falling door panel inserts. While this has resulted in a lot of business for auto upholstery shops, the original vinyl has long been discontinued — making it quite difficult to find an adequate match. Fortunately, Spradling is now reproducing the original vinyl as part of its "Softside" collection. … [Read more...] about Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl

Dream Garage: Vidir Textile Carousel

August 2, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Vidir Textile Carousel

The latest addition to our "Dream Garage" is the Vidir Textile Carousel, a magnificent machine that eliminates the need for extensive shelf space — so long as your shop's roof is high enough. … [Read more...] about Dream Garage: Vidir Textile Carousel

So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?

July 18, 2016 by Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - BMW Stripe Stitch

BMW’s iconic ///M logo has a long history dating back to the 1970s when the German automaker first launched its motorsports racing program. The logo consists of an italicized "M" preceded by different colored stripes, each with its own special meaning. … [Read more...] about So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?

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