Last week at SEMA, I visited the display booths of some of our industry’s leading aftermarket leather interior kit manufacturers. I spoke with representatives from Katzkin, Roadwire, Alea and Pecca to find out what’s new for 2014. … [Read more...] about Leather Seat Covers Invade SEMA 2013
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From SMS Auto Fabrics to Congress?
Here's something interesting that you don't hear about every day — Ben Pollock, who grew up working in his family's company SMS Auto Fabrics, is running for U.S. Congress. … [Read more...] about From SMS Auto Fabrics to Congress?
Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola partnered to create the above car interior for the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The fabric used on the seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts and headliner is made from repurposed Coca-Cola bottles – which, themselves, are made from plants. … [Read more...] about Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior
Are Mopar Interiors Really That Bad?
In his latest "Interior Insights" article for Hotrod & Restoration Magazine, Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop tackles Mopar restorations and rails against the the "vast majority" of replacement parts that suppliers sell as being unacceptable. Give his tirade a read and let us know if you agree. … [Read more...] about Are Mopar Interiors Really That Bad?
Hotrod Panels Makes Custom Door Panels
Any one who’s been in the auto upholstery business for a few years certainly remembers RodDoors, one of the first companies to manufacture and sell pre-made custom hot-rod door panels. The company sold one-piece plastic panels embossed with different designs that were ready for covering. While RodDoors went out of business in 2009, other companies have since come along to … [Read more...] about Hotrod Panels Makes Custom Door Panels
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