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Haartz: Revolutionizing Soft Top Design 1

September 20, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Haartz Corporation's jacquard weaving technology is one of the greatest advancements made in topping fabric in the last 10 years – providing, for the first time in automotive history, the ability to customize the color and design pattern of convertible tops. … [Read more...] about Haartz: Revolutionizing Soft Top Design 1

Protect Your Clients’ Cars with Tesa Tape

August 4, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Protect Your Clients Cars with Tesa Tape

Auto trimmers use adhesive tape for a range of purposes, from preventing glue overspray to temporarily holding trim in place, and everything in between. But not all tapes are created equal. Some don’t stick; others leave a messy residue. If you’re reaching for duct tape, masking tape, blue painters tape or electrical tape instead of Tesa Tape, chances are you’re experiencing … [Read more...] about Protect Your Clients’ Cars with Tesa Tape

5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

May 8, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Every auto trimmer loves his sewing machine. But not everyone expresses that love in the same way. While some keep their machines tuned, oiled and in top factory condition, others soup them up with cool graphics, custom paint jobs and even soft-touch surfaces. … [Read more...] about 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Simcon Tops: Stayfast Replaces Cambria

April 28, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Cant find Cambria Use Stayfast Instead

Auto upholstery shops have recently been buzzing about their inability to find Cambria, the material most commonly used to trim "simcon" tops. Curious why the topping has been hard to come by, we contacted The Haartz Corporation, maker of Cambria, to find out. … [Read more...] about Simcon Tops: Stayfast Replaces Cambria

Don’t Skimp on Stainless Steel Staples

April 27, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto upholstery shops that save money by forgoing stainless steel staples for galvanized ones are making a big mistake. … [Read more...] about Don’t Skimp on Stainless Steel Staples

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