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Don’t Just Sell Repairs, Sell Comfort Too

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While the rest of the world may not take men with ponytails seriously, Buick does. Which is why its 2012 Verano sedan features headrests that provide comfort and support for drivers who rock the dated look. Useful? My hair is too short to tell. Quirky? Definitely. But it's no gimmick. Buick says that it invested 1,000 hours into developing new headrests and seats because … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Sell Repairs, Sell Comfort Too

10 Questions for Trimmer Ron Mangus

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We at The Hog Ring are excited to share with you the first in a series of interviews that we call “10 Questions” – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. Master auto trimmer Ron Mangus of Ron Mangus Hot Rod Interiors in Rialto, … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Ron Mangus

The Benefits of Trimming in Bamboo

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We all know that customizing vehicle interiors involves a delicate balance of form and function – especially when constructing solid structures like dashboards, consoles and speaker cabinets. While the go to material for these types of projects is usually wood or fiberglass, both have serious drawbacks that need to be considered. Wood is easy to work with, but it often adds … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Trimming in Bamboo

Auto Trim and Hydrographic Printing

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In the past, auto trimmers used self-adhesive trim kits to enhance the look and feel of plain dashboards. But that’s when flat dashes were the norm and suppliers manufactured one-size-fits-all trim kits in a limited range of colors and designs. Today’s cars feature wrap-around dashboards that are so complex and unique it’s almost impossible for suppliers to mass produce trim … [Read more...] about Auto Trim and Hydrographic Printing