If auto upholstery was offered as a college degree, freshmen would be assigned to read Dennis W. Parks’ How to Restore and Customize Auto Upholstery & Interiors. It provides a great introduction to the craft, but – like most freshmen textbooks – falls short on serious instruction. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Restoring Auto Upholstery
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Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
Haartz Corporation, a global manufacturer of automotive interiors, recently pulled a Michael Phelps in the 2012 J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Survey – proving, once again, why it's the go-to company for quality convertible topping material. … [Read more...] about Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
Faurecia Pin-spiration Design Contest
Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, is hosting an automotive interior design contest via Pinterest. Sketch out your fantasy interior, post it to the online community and you might just win a brand-new 64 GB iPad – plus the attention of an industry leader and supreme bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Faurecia Pin-spiration Design Contest
Miami Corp’s 2013 Calendar Contest
Interested in showcasing your work to thousands of other auto trimmers? Miami Corporation is hosting a contest for its 2013 calendar. All you have to do is submit pictures of your best work – using their fabric – and it might get featured. … [Read more...] about Miami Corp’s 2013 Calendar Contest
Sid Chavers ’32 Ford Interior Build Pictorial
Sid Chavers is one of the most respected names in auto upholstery. His hot rod interiors have donned the pages of car magazines for over three decades and won too many awards to count. In 2007, Sid built the interior of a ‘32 Ford Coupe for Street Rodder Magazine that was turned into a pictorial. If you haven’t already, follow Sid as he crafts this traditional-style interior … [Read more...] about Sid Chavers ’32 Ford Interior Build Pictorial
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