Speaking of eco-friendly car interiors, the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus is set to feature upholstery made from recycled jeans pants - not in the seats, but as carpet backing and sound absorption material. … [Read more...] about Ford is Making Interiors from Recycled Pants
Auto Upholstery
G.A.H.H’s Revolutionary Drop Top
If your auto trim shop is anything like mine, then you’re constantly replacing convertible tops because of separated window seals. You know what I’m talking about - when the bonding between a canvas top and glass window detaches. Until now, there was very little you could do about it. … [Read more...] about G.A.H.H’s Revolutionary Drop Top
How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?
Until recently, the scope of eco-friendly cars was limited to those that are good on gas or run on an alternative source of power (like electricity). However, recent innovations have extended the definition of what is eco-friendly to cars that are composed of natural and recycled materials - both outside and in. Dave Roos of the Discovery Channel recently published a short, but … [Read more...] about How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?
Are the Yellow Pages Dead?
Many business owners tend to believe so. However, new research shows that the Yellow Pages are still the most trusted source of information on local businesses - off and online. So if you cancelled your ad in the big yellow book, you may want to reconsider. … [Read more...] about Are the Yellow Pages Dead?
Shop Profile: Johnny’s Auto Trim
It's always interesting to read about other auto trim shops - especially the challenges that they face and the opportunities they're presented with. In the field of auto upholstery, there's a lot we can learn from one another - which is exactly why shop profiles, like this one about Johnny's Auto Trim, are so helpful. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Johnny’s Auto Trim
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