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Watch the Porsche 911’s Soft Top in Action

May 30, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Watch the Porsche 911 Soft Top in Action

The new Porsche 911 Carrera's convertible soft top is an engineering marvel. … [Read more...] about Watch the Porsche 911’s Soft Top in Action

New Jobs in the Craft of Auto Upholstery

May 29, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest auto upholstery job openings and posted them on our jobs page. … [Read more...] about New Jobs in the Craft of Auto Upholstery

Douglass: Your Choice for Scottish Leather

May 28, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Douglass - Your Choice for Scottish Leather

For more than 35 years, Douglass Interior Products has been the exclusive distributor of Scottish Leather Group in the United States, offering luxury hides to the auto and aviation industries. … [Read more...] about Douglass: Your Choice for Scottish Leather

Bentley Teases 3D Diamond Interior Trim

May 24, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Bentley Teases 3D Diamond Pattern Interior

Bentley Motors just teased the interior of its new Flying Spur, which features 3D diamond trim. … [Read more...] about Bentley Teases 3D Diamond Interior Trim

Is the Back of Leather the Same as Suede?

May 23, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How do I Store Leather in a Small Shop

What's the difference between suede and the flesh (fuzzy) side of a leather hide? Is it possible to use the flesh side as the finished side when covering an interior panel or even a seat? Or is it better to use actual suede? I have free rein to trim the interior of a 1994 Nissan 300ZX any way I like. The door panels and console were originally partially covered in an … [Read more...] about Is the Back of Leather the Same as Suede?

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