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Should We Not Resew Backseats Either?

February 10, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Seat Airbag

Seat airbags have complicated the work of many auto upholstery professionals, who are concerned that if they repair seat covers and the airbags underneath don’t deploy correctly they could be held liable. Until recently, the issue was largely limited to front-seat backrests. However, in recent years, automakers have also begun installing airbags in rear-seat base cushions. … [Read more...] about Should We Not Resew Backseats Either?

How Molded Vehicle Carpets are Made

January 26, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Molded Automotive Carpet

Have you ever wondered how automotive carpet is molded to fit onto a vehicle’s floorboard so perfectly? Well then check out these two videos that show step-by-step how it’s done! … [Read more...] about How Molded Vehicle Carpets are Made

1971 Firebird Interior by SideEffect Ltd

December 16, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - SideEffect Ltd - 1971 Pontiac Firebird

In need of some inspiration? Check out this custom 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula interior completed by SideEffect Ltd. in Tallinn, Estonia. … [Read more...] about 1971 Firebird Interior by SideEffect Ltd

Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 3

December 9, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ish Jimenez - West Coast Customs

The third and final installment of our interview series with Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit show "Pimp My Ride," is the most personal. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 3

Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 2

December 8, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ish Jimenez - West Coast Customs

In part one of our three-part interview series with Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star of MTV’s hit show "Pimp My Ride," he told us all about his humble beginnings — starting as a troubled kid in South Central Los Angeles, who was forced to work in his uncle’s auto upholstery shop to stay out of trouble, to becoming a world-famous auto upholsterer. … [Read more...] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 2

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