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Custom Dashboards Made to Order

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Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order

Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide

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No vehicle’s interior panels are the same. They’re all installed a little bit differently, using an assortment of fasteners and clips. As a result, we often find ourselves struggling to disassemble interiors – especially in models we haven’t worked on before. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what we’re getting into before starting a job? The Interior Panel Removal Guide … [Read more...] about Book Review: Interior Panel Removal Guide

Slip-N-Grip Seat Jackets Protect Your Work

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You’ve cut all the patterns, sewn all the panels and installed the last cover. The seats look great and you couldn’t be prouder. You take some pictures for your Facebook page and call the customer. The only problem is, he won’t be able to pick them up until next week. Now you have to store the seats in your shop. But keeping them safe and clean in a busy garage can be a … [Read more...] about Slip-N-Grip Seat Jackets Protect Your Work

Selling Comfort Through Lumbar Support

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Most car and truck seats are designed to be "one size fits all" – but that’s rarely the case. Drivers and passengers come in all different shapes and sizes, and even differ in their opinions of what’s comfortable. With automakers unable to adequately address this issue, millions of drivers have been left in agonizing back pain. While auto trimmers aren’t chiropractors or … [Read more...] about Selling Comfort Through Lumbar Support