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Car Interior
WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2012
If you only attend one industry event this year, make sure it’s the WardsAuto Interiors Conference. It’s the only event in North America solely dedicated to automotive interiors — which means everyone who’s anyone in the field of auto upholstery will be there ready to network, share ideas and show off their designs. … [Read more...] about WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2012
Design Door Panels Like Ron Mangus
Legendary auto trimmer Ron Mangus is at it again – offering a how-to seminar on door panels. Believe us, if there’s one person whose brain you want to pick for tips and tricks, it’s this guy. His award-winning designs have been featured in magazines from Street Rodder to Super Chevy, and he’s even written a couple books. … [Read more...] about Design Door Panels Like Ron Mangus
Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior
News that Apple is hiring automotive engineers to develop an "iCar" infotainment system has taken the tech blogosphere by storm. But car guys like us know that this isn't the first time Apple products have been incorporated into a vehicle's cabin. Last year, Brabus tricked out the interior of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class to create the iBusiness 2.0. Now Bentley is getting in on the … [Read more...] about Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior
Making the Leap to Custom Interiors
Making the leap from doing ordinary auto upholstery repairs and installations to focusing solely on custom interiors can be scary. There's no one right way to do it and there are bound to be obstacle any way you choose. We can, however, learn from each others' experiences. Take, for example, Ace Eckleberry of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop in Fairfield, Illinois. He … [Read more...] about Making the Leap to Custom Interiors
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