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DIY: Custom Headliner Madness

February 11, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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There are a lot of DIY auto upholstery videos posted on YouTube. Some are better than others, but most are complete rubbish. They either teach viewers how to incorrectly make repairs or skip so many steps that they'll never last. Case in point: Check out this video titled "How To: Custom Headliner." … [Read more...] about DIY: Custom Headliner Madness

Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 1

February 3, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Brent Parker Motor Trimming

On the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Glenorie, you’ll find Brent Parker Motor Trimming – a small, one-man auto upholstery shop with a big reputation for quality craftsmanship. In fact, it’s become one of the world’s premier shops for restoring high-end vintage and exotic automobile interiors. … [Read more...] about Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 1

10 Best (Worst) Rat Rod Interiors

January 30, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Rat Rot Interior Lead

In a previous article, we featured photographs of unloved vehicles that have been left to rot in backyards and junkyards all across the country. But what about cars that are loved — just rotted by design? … [Read more...] about 10 Best (Worst) Rat Rod Interiors

Mod Tops: The Softer Side of Mopar

January 2, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Mopar Mod Top

Did you know that in an effort to attract more women customers, Mopar outfitted several of their 1969 to 1970 models with floral patterned interiors and vinyl tops? These psychedelic rides were known as Mod Tops. … [Read more...] about Mod Tops: The Softer Side of Mopar

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

December 16, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Vinyl Top

In September, we reported on a new trend in which auto trimmers are being asked to install vinyl tops on late-model Dodge Challengers. Well, it appears that the trend is growing. Bakker Auto & Marine Trim of Muskegon, MI is the first shop we know of to retrofit a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with a vinyl top. The results are surprisingly attractive. … [Read more...] about 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

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Tired of undoing rolls of vinyl and fabric to … [more] about How to Measure a Roll of Vinyl Without Undoing the Roll

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Formal training at one of the country’s few … [more] about Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

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Lately it seems every car owner wants to swap … [more] about 7 Things to Consider Before Retrofitting Bucket Seats

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