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Setting Up Your Shop for Max Productivity

August 27, 2014 By Nadeem

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Whether you’re opening a new auto upholstery shop or reorganizing your current one to maximize space, check out the latest "Interior Insights" article by Harry Weimann – director of education at WyoTech Blairsville and owner of Weimann’s Interiors – in the September issue of Performance & Hotrod Business magazine. The piece, titled "Shop Dynamics: Setting up the trim … [Read more...] about Setting Up Your Shop for Max Productivity

Bugatti Debuts Car-Themed Clothing Line

August 26, 2014 By Nadeem

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If driving a Bugatti wasn't pretentious enough, the super-luxury automaker just rolled out a clothing line manufactured from the same fabrics and materials it uses to trim its vehicle interiors. … [Read more...] about Bugatti Debuts Car-Themed Clothing Line

Aston Martin Reimagines the Diamond Pleat

August 25, 2014 By Nadeem

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From its intricate Zagato Wave to Hour Glass Stitch, Aston Martin has been on the cutting edge of unique pleat design for many years. However, its latest feat — a fresh take on diamond pleats — is perhaps its most mesmerizing accomplishment. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Reimagines the Diamond Pleat

Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge

August 22, 2014 By Nadeem

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We’ve seen some terrible DIY convertible tops, but the folks over at Top Gear win first prize for the worst of all time. Back in 2009, they chopped the top off a Renault Espace minivan to create their own retractable soft top. The result was comical (to says the least), but the real fun didn’t start until they were challenged to put it through its paces. … [Read more...] about Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge

Photo: Leopard-Print Chevy S-10 Dashboard

August 21, 2014 By Nadeem

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We're filing this custom leopard-print dashboard  in our "Ugly Upholstery" category for obvious reasons... … [Read more...] about Photo: Leopard-Print Chevy S-10 Dashboard

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