Late last year Naseem wrote an article titled “Where Have all the Ragtops Gone?” – which called attention to America’s waning interest in convertible cars. Given the recent uptick in car sales, we expected that the demand for topless cars would increase. However, Smart Money Magazine reports that’s not the case at all. In fact, the situation has only gotten worse. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop
Auto Upholstery
El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides
Members of our Auto Upholstery Forum recently requested a subsection dedicated solely to how-to guides. We thought the idea was a great one, so we added one titled "Auto Upholstery Tutorials". This subsection will be a place for industry professionals to post or request pictorials, videos and other helpful instructions. … [Read more...] about Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides
Aero Upholstery Wins a Flex’N Hold
Congratulations to Steve Cossette of Aero Upholstery in Hamel, MN for winning The Hog Ring’s contest for “Comment of the Week”. Steve takes home this week’s prize: a Flex’N Hold steering wheel bracket system, courtesy of Coachtrim. … [Read more...] about Aero Upholstery Wins a Flex’N Hold
How to Sew Hexagon Pleats
Last month there was a lot of talk within our Auto Upholstery Forum about unique pleat designs for insert panels on car seats. The one design that seemed to have everyone scratching their heads over how to sew was the hexagon tiling pattern (a.k.a. the hextille) found in the new Aston Martin Cygnet (pictured above). … [Read more...] about How to Sew Hexagon Pleats
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