Customers come to me all the time inquiring about a repair to a project that some other shop worked on. Ultimately, the work that was done on these cars is just not acceptable or professional. They are unhappy with the poor installation of seat covers, wrinkles in tops or just looking for an answer on how to make their car look better after it was ruined by an unqualified … [Read more...] about Botched Jobs Give Trimmers a Bad Name
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All Screwed Up: Why Hardware Matters
Just about every interior job that comes into my shop has been worked on before. This is no surprise since most of the cars I work on are at least 40 years old. However, what bothers me is other shops’ poor attempt to reassemble the projects. … [Read more...] about All Screwed Up: Why Hardware Matters
Instead of Art, Let’s Make Some Money!
My name is Marc Fisher, owner of Auto Trim by Fisher a.k.a. Fisher Auto Trim, Glass and Upholstery. I’m third generation in the auto-trim business. My grandmother started it in 1948. I literally cut my teeth down at her shop. … [Read more...] about Instead of Art, Let’s Make Some Money!
Whatever Happened to Green Car Interiors?
Whatever happened to green car interiors? Or red, or blue, or white for that matter? Somewhere along the way, automakers lost interest in colors other than grey, beige and black upholstery. And quite frankly, it’s become old and boring. … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened to Green Car Interiors?
The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
Before Upholstery Journal (UJ) magazine went out of print, it hosted an annual design and craftsmanship competition for auto, marine and furniture upholsterers. The contest was low key and never drew big players, but was still a lot of fun to participate in. … [Read more...] about The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
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