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Ever wonder how leather is priced?

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There are a lot of misconceptions about the cost of leather. Most folks assume that the more expensive a hide is, the better it must be. According to Garrett Leather, that’s not the case at all. In their latest blog post, “Understanding Leather Price Points”, Garrett Leather highlights six factors that affect the price of hides – some of which may surprise you. … [Read more...] about Ever wonder how leather is priced?

How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash

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At some point, nearly every classic car suffers a cracked dash. But finding reproduction or pristine original parts for rare cars can be extremely difficult. What’s more, repairing and recovering dashes can be a challenge for even the most experienced trimmers because of the complex curves and sharp edges. Thankfully, there are folks like Roy Keith of Roy Keith Classics … [Read more...] about How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash

Do You Remember the Nauga?

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Remember the Nauga - that mythical creature from which Naugahyde supposedly comes from? In the 1960's and 1970's you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing one. Today, they're still spearheading marketing campaigns for the all-American brand of artificial leather. In fact, you can even adopt a Nauga through Naugahyde's website. Cheaper imports have made it so that Naugahyde … [Read more...] about Do You Remember the Nauga?