Car Interior

Don’t Leave Cars Vulnerable to Thieves

April 10, 2014 By Nadeem

Mac's Auto Upholstery in Ventura, Calif. experienced an attempted theft on Wednesday that, although unfortunate, serves as a reminder to every auto trimmer to keep customers' cars locked and secure at all times. … [Read more...] about Don’t Leave Cars Vulnerable to Thieves

Which Car Shows Should You Attend?

April 9, 2014 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring has written extensively about the benefits of attending car shows. But it's obviously not feasible to promote your auto upholstery shop at every one. So which shows should you attend? In his latest "Interior Insights" article for Performance & Hotrod Business magazine, Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop lays out his plan for how he decides. … [Read more...] about Which Car Shows Should You Attend?

We Can Help You with Spring Cleaning

April 8, 2014 By Naseem

We’re already three weeks into spring, has your shop started its spring cleaning? If not, take advantage of the "Buy, Sell, Trade" section of The Hog Ring's Auto Upholstery Forum, where trimmers list unwanted fabrics, tools, supplies, sewing machines and more. … [Read more...] about We Can Help You with Spring Cleaning

Introducing The Hog Ring Design Studio

April 7, 2014 By Naseem

We’ve all heard the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, no one holds that to be more true than auto trimmers — who, time and time again, struggle to explain design concepts to clients who cannot picture our visions for their interiors or simply lack an understanding of our craft. The Hog Ring has set out to solve this problem with our latest project: The Hog … [Read more...] about Introducing The Hog Ring Design Studio

Shop Profile: Auto & Upholstery Center

April 4, 2014 By Nadeem

Press of Atlantic City recently published a profile of Custom Auto & Upholstery Center, a Pleasantville, N.J. shop that's been in the business for decades and maintains a pretty positive outlook on the industry's state of affairs. The article is interesting, not just because it allows us to peer into a another trimmer's shop, but because it provides some interesting … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Auto & Upholstery Center