According to The Boston Globe, convertible sports cars that rock racing stripes will soon have those stripes extend across the entire length of their tops. The Haartz Corporation, which is the world's largest supplier of convertible top fabrics, developed the new top - along with a few other noteworthy drop-top innovations. … [Read more...] about New: Striped Convertible Tops
Auto Trim
The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs
Times are tough and this economy ain't getting no better. That's why we've decided to add a jobs page to The Hog Ring - where aspiring auto trimmers, as well as seasoned pros, can go to learn about new opportunities in the field of auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs
The Value of Finding a Mentor
In an article titled "Learning Trim Basics from Experienced Craftspeople", Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop encourages up and coming auto upholstery professionals to start off slow, stay humble and learn the ins and outs of the trade from an old-timer. In short, Ace recommends finding a mentor. … [Read more...] about The Value of Finding a Mentor
Mobile Solutions to Host Door Panel Class
Here at The Hog Ring, we’re constantly receiving emails from auto trimmers asking whether we know of any up-coming auto upholstery seminars taking place near them. In fact, we do. … [Read more...] about Mobile Solutions to Host Door Panel Class
Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
Auto upholsterers may want to start wearing rubber gloves before stepping foot in another customer's car - as researchers at Queen Mary University in London recently found that steering wheels carry more bacteria than public toilets. … [Read more...] about Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
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