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Casting Call: SEMA Ignited TV Program

September 8, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2014 Sema Show

In May, we told you about an opportunity to have your shop featured on a new reality television show. That project is still in the works—with more details coming soon. In the meantime, here’s another fantastic opportunity to showcase your best work on TV. … [Read more...] about Casting Call: SEMA Ignited TV Program

Photo: Morgan SP1 Coupe Headrest

September 5, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Morgan SP1 Headrest

Morgan Motor Company, Britain's premier boutique automaker, is renowned for its beautiful handcrafted designs. But the interior in its one-off SP1 coupe is truly special. One look at the headrest will tell you that. … [Read more...] about Photo: Morgan SP1 Coupe Headrest

Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster

September 4, 2014 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Design Studio

It’s no wonder the 1932 Ford Roadster is loved the world over: it’s simple, elegant and highly customizable — especially its interior, which we just added to The Hog Ring Design Studio. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster

Introducing Haartz Twillfast CR Fabric

September 3, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Haartz Twillfast CR

Haartz Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of automotive topping fabrics, recently introduced a new soft-top convertible material that every industry manufacturer, supplier and trimmer should know about: Twillfast CR. … [Read more...] about Introducing Haartz Twillfast CR Fabric

10 Questions for Trim Master Dan Kirkpatrick

September 2, 2014 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery News - Dan Kirkpatrick Interiors

With so much attention cast on auto upholstery shops that specialize in custom hot rods, we sometimes forget about those that focus on classic restorations — an integral part of our industry that we at The Hog Ring aim to highlight more of in the near future. Make no mistake about it, the projects these shops take on are just as challenging as custom work — with, of course, … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trim Master Dan Kirkpatrick

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