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Photo: Nissan’s Water Drop Headliner

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Designed to resemble ripples in a pond, the Nissan Cube's "water drop" headliner goes down as the coolest headliner I’ve ever seen. While the rippled effect goes against my natural trimmer instincts for a wrinkle-free finish, I just can’t get over how unique it looks. My only complaint is the Cube's boring dome light. As the center of attention, you’d think they would have … [Read more...] about Photo: Nissan’s Water Drop Headliner

Top 10 Wacky Car Interiors 2

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We received such an enthusiastic response to "Top 10 Wacky Car Interiors" that we decided to put together a sequel. Remember – we didn’t do the following work ourselves, but found the pictures online. If you’ve worked on a similar project and want to feature it on The Hog Ring, feel free to email us pictures. If you’d prefer we not publish your shop’s name, we completely … [Read more...] about Top 10 Wacky Car Interiors 2

The Hog Ring in HRR Magazine

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Check out The Hog Ring in Hotrod & Restoration Magazine's e-newsletter and website – where an article of ours will be featured at the end of each month. This month's article is the THR classic "10 Tips to Organize Your Own Car Show". Hosting your own car show is an excellent way to tap into your local auto enthusiast community and drum up business for your auto … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring in HRR Magazine

Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors

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Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a dying trade needs to check out Edge Automotive Interiors and meet the 26-year-old trimmer behind it, Stephen Palmer. He's only been in the trade four four years, but his work is that of a seasoned pro. With expert craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and an impeccable attention to detail, Stephen is quickly making a name for himself … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors