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How to Clean and Condition Leather

December 23, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to Clean and Condition Leather Upholstery

It's incumbent on every auto upholstery shop to ensure that customers know how to properly care for their leather interiors. Not only does it help them protect their investments, but also bolsters shops' customer service and ensures more people see our work at its best. … [Read more...] about How to Clean and Condition Leather

That Pink Stain on Your Vinyl is Bacteria

December 19, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - That Pink Stain on Your Vinyl is Bacteria Poop

Forget what you heard about pink stains on white auto and marine vinyl. It's not a type of mildew and there is no way to clean it. The truth is much grosser than that. … [Read more...] about That Pink Stain on Your Vinyl is Bacteria

How to Clean Cloth Auto Upholstery

December 15, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to Clean Cloth Auto Upholstery

Repairing a damaged seat panel, instead of replacing an entire seat cover, can be a great way to save customers money. But if the old upholstery is dirty, chances are it's still not going to look good. Why not go above and beyond by cleaning the upholstery around the new panel? Not only will it make the entire seat look great, but it'll also bolster your reputation for … [Read more...] about How to Clean Cloth Auto Upholstery

How to Clean a Stained Vehicle Headliner

August 9, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Clean Headliner

In most cases, replacing a sagging headliner can be a great way to make a quick buck. But if you happen to stain the headliner while installing it back in the vehicle, the job could end up costing you a lot of time and money. For such cases, check out this video by Autoblog on how to clean headliner fabric. … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Stained Vehicle Headliner

How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors

April 28, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Alcantara

It's easy to understand why Alcantara is one of the most highly requested fabrics in the auto upholstery industry. It looks beautiful, feels soft, weighs little, is more stain and UV resistant than organic suede, and helps keep butts glued to car seats in tight turns. With a little care, it can stay that way too. … [Read more...] about How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors

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