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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

December 16, 2013 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Vinyl Top

In September, we reported on a new trend in which auto trimmers are being asked to install vinyl tops on late-model Dodge Challengers. Well, it appears that the trend is growing. Bakker Auto & Marine Trim of Muskegon, MI is the first shop we know of to retrofit a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with a vinyl top. The results are surprisingly attractive. … [Read more...] about 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

Ron Mangus to Teach at Mobile Solutions

December 15, 2013 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Mobile Solutions Ron Mangus

Just announced, master trimmer Ron “The Stitcher” Mangus of Ron Mangus Hot Rod Interiors in Rialto, CA and author of “Custom Auto Interiors” will be a special guest instructor at Mobile Solutions’ upcoming Hot Rod Interiors Build School. … [Read more...] about Ron Mangus to Teach at Mobile Solutions

A Chance to Upholster for Rolls-Royce

December 12, 2013 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Rolls-Royce Leathershop

If you've ever dreamed of upholstering vehicles for one of the world's leading luxury automakers, now is your chance. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars just announced that it's expanding its famed Leathershop and adding 10 new positions to its team of talented machinists. … [Read more...] about A Chance to Upholster for Rolls-Royce

M&M Hot Rod Interiors Drops Jaws at SEMA

December 11, 2013 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - M&M Hot Rod Interiors

In September, we profiled M&M Hot Rod Interiors of Holly Pond, AL and the response was overwhelming. Auto upholsterers from across the globe expressed admiration for their work. While at SEMA last month, I had the opportunity to see that work for myself, and was blown away by their level of craftsmanship. M&M Hot Rod Interiors had three vehicles on display: a 1967 … [Read more...] about M&M Hot Rod Interiors Drops Jaws at SEMA

Shop Profile: Armstrong’s Upholstery

December 10, 2013 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Armstrong's Upholstery Beach Park

Armstrong’s Upholstery Beach Park of Beach Park, IL was recently featured in the Lake County News-Sun, a local affiliate of the famed Chicago Sun-Times. In the article, owner and veteran trimmer Bert Armstrong tells how he got started in the craft of auto upholstery – a story, I'm sure, many of us can related to. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Armstrong’s Upholstery

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