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Making the Leap to Custom Interiors

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Making the leap from doing ordinary auto upholstery repairs and installations to focusing solely on custom interiors can be scary. There's no one right way to do it and there are bound to be obstacle any way you choose. We can, however, learn from each others' experiences. Take, for example, Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop in Fairfield, Illinois. He … [Read more...] about Making the Leap to Custom Interiors

How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?

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Auto upholstery is not for the weak. You need strong legs, a solid back and hands like vice grips - especially if you plan on lasting in this industry as long as Lucinda Howard of Tin Lizzie Affair Automobile Upholstery. She opened up shop in Dallas Texas 33 years ago and is still going strong. That, no doubt, is due to a combination of quality work and a workout regimen that … [Read more...] about How Do You Stay in Top Trimmer Shape?

How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?

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Hotrod & Restoration magazine recently published its annual automotive industry statistics. The nationwide survey, which gathers data from all sectors of the custom and restoration industry, highlights valuable information that our shops can use to better understand the market – such as average shop sales revenues and busiest months of the year. What stands out the most, … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?