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Johnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces

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In recent years, automakers have marketed ambient lighting as a way to change the color of your car’s interior without having to pay extra for new trim. However, the feature has never amounted to anything more than a gimmick. Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, plans to change that. Through the use of "smart" surfaces, they aim to … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces

What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?

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DLT Upholstery Supply is shaking things up with its new “Certified Shop Loyalty Program” — which awards trim shops that regularly order from them with a long list of benefits, including discounts and customer referrals. Read all about the new program – as well as some great tips, sales and promotions – in the August issue of “Upholstery & Trim News.” … [Read more...] about What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?

Mercedes-Benz SLK: Painting Interior Plastic

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I recently purchased a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 and discovered a major interior defect that owners have been struggling with since the vehicle debuted in 1996. Evidently, Mercedes-Benz used a low-quality paint on the cabin’s interior plastics that scratches easily, leaving SLK owners with an ugly interior unbefitting of a luxury car. Without a doubt, it wasn't something … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz SLK: Painting Interior Plastic