The trend of customers buying subpar convertible tops online and asking auto upholstery shops to install them is a problem we’ve discussed in great length on The Hog Ring. It decreases our sales, disrupts our workflow and – when the product inevitably fails – damages our reputations. Fortunately, we’re not alone in the fight against inferior-quality products. Haartz … [Read more...] about Haartz Talks Knockoff Convertible Tops
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Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge
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
The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
CBS News recently aired a segment titled "The up-and-down history of the convertible" — which provides a fantastic overview of how and why convertible tops have teetered back and forth between being immensely popular and not very popular at all. … [Read more...] about The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
Warning: Before Ordering Soft Tops Online
The Hog Ring is geared toward professional auto upholsterers, not the DIY or hobbyist communities. However, we’re going to make an exception to publish the following warning — issued by Electron Top — to shoppers who aim to save a few bucks by ordering off-brand convertible tops online. … [Read more...] about Warning: Before Ordering Soft Tops Online
Convertible Hydraulic Systems with Kee
With summer around the corner, Kee Auto Top published a helpful guide to maintaining convertible top hydraulic systems in its March newsletter. It's a must read for every auto trimmer who repairs or installs convertible tops. … [Read more...] about Convertible Hydraulic Systems with Kee
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