There are a lot of misconceptions about the cost of leather. Most folks assume that the more expensive a hide is, the better it must be. According to Garrett Leather, that’s not the case at all. In their latest blog post, “Understanding Leather Price Points”, Garrett Leather highlights six factors that affect the price of hides – some of which may surprise you. … [Read more...] about Ever wonder how leather is priced?
How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash
At some point, nearly every classic car suffers a cracked dash. But finding reproduction or pristine original parts for rare cars can be extremely difficult. What’s more, repairing and recovering dashes can be a challenge for even the most experienced trimmers because of the complex curves and sharp edges. Thankfully, there are folks like Roy Keith of Roy Keith Classics … [Read more...] about How to Expertly Wrap a Cracked Dash
Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
Dan Krawczyk of Three Rivers Supply Company recently sent a letter to all of his customers explaining a new regulation created by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) that affects nearly all trim shops on the East Coast. Shops that don't adhere to the new regulation may face legal penalties. … [Read more...] about Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
We're excited to present to you the second installment in our "10 Questions" series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors in Plattsmouth, Nebraska is all three. A trendsetter in the … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Tracy Weaver
Software That Replaces Auto Trimmers
The way car companies manufacture car seats and seat covers is becoming increasingly complex. Gone are the days when automakers hired professional fabricators and upholsterers to design, pattern and sew vehicle seat covers. Today, all a company needs is an engineer and a computer. Case in point: Vistagy - a leading provider of specialized engineering software that's … [Read more...] about Software That Replaces Auto Trimmers
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