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How to Vacuum a Car’s Seats and Carpet

September 2, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Successful auto upholstery shops know that it's good practice to return cars just as clean — if not cleaner — than when they arrived. Doing so helps differentiate your customer service from competitors and reassure clients that their cars are in safe hands. Of course, no one expects shops to throw in a free detail with every job. But you'd be surprised how far a quick … [Read more...] about How to Vacuum a Car’s Seats and Carpet

How to Clean a Stained Vehicle Headliner

August 9, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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

Installing a 1966 Chevelle Seat Cover Kit

July 21, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Mark Lopez of Elegance Auto Interiors in Upland, California, recently installed a seat cover kit in a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for Super Chevy magazine, which documented the work on its website for rookies to follow along and learn. … [Read more...] about Installing a 1966 Chevelle Seat Cover Kit

Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners

May 4, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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In a previous article for The Shop magazine, veteran auto trimmer Harry Weimann taught rookies how to replace a foam-back headliner. His latest article deals with the suspended type, which are common in cars manufactured prior to 1974. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners

How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors

April 28, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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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