What's a battered 1974 Volkswagen Beetle parts car worth to you? British upcycler Max McMurdo recently bought one for $1,000 and transformed it into 25 different pieces of furniture — including an entire living room set — which he ultimately sold for $7,200. … [Read more...] about Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture
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Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels
Johnson Controls' "ID15" concept interior has been turning heads since its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Although most of the attention has been on the interior's innovative design, the fabrics and materials used are just as impressive. Case in point: Check out the glowing fabric on its door panels. … [Read more...] about Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels
Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
Check out Kee Auto Top's May 2016 newsletter for the latest sales and promotions on convertible tops! As always, it also features a helpful "Trimmer Tip." … [Read more...] about Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top
6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
As the public becomes increasingly concerned about animal and environmental rights, auto upholsterers may face questions about the ethics and sustainability of using genuine leather. It’s up to us to dispel myths and educate customers on why leather is, and has been for millennia, an ethical and sustainable product. … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
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
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