For the first time ever, SEMA will host a "Student Career Day" at its annual show — with the goal to "introduce high school and college students to the diversity of careers available to them in the aftermarket industry." … [Read more...] about 2016 SEMA Show Hosts Student Career Day
Car Interior
Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl
Since its debut in 2005, the fifth-generation Ford Mustang has been plagued by falling door panel inserts. While this has resulted in a lot of business for auto upholstery shops, the original vinyl has long been discontinued — making it quite difficult to find an adequate match. Fortunately, Spradling is now reproducing the original vinyl as part of its "Softside" collection. … [Read more...] about Where to Find Mustang Door Panel Vinyl
Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass
It's always fun to read about other auto upholstery shops, especially those that have been around for decades, as their stories provide valuable lessons on how to run a successful and lasting business. Case in point: Check out the September 2016 issue of The Shop magazine for a profile of TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass Ltd., which was founded nearly 60 years ago in Ontario, … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass
Automakers Race for the Ultimate Car Seat
After decades of ignoring vehicle interiors, automakers are locked in a race to see which can invent and patent the ultimate car seat — and they're pulling out all the stops. BBC Autos, which recently profiled the rivalry, says marquees have gone beyond the car seat in search of the greatest "seating experience." … [Read more...] about Automakers Race for the Ultimate Car Seat
Auto Upholstery Gone Horribly Wrong
We have no idea what this is or even what it's supposed to be. Some bizarre couch-convertible hybrid perhaps? Regardless, some people don't deserve to own cars. … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Gone Horribly Wrong
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