Auto Upholstery & Interiors

Auto Upholstery & Interiors

Author: Bruce Caldwell

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 1557882657

Category: Transportation

Page: 148

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This user-friendly guide gives you the knowledge to keep your interior looking like new. You’ll learn how to get professional results from kits you can install in your own garage. Automotive upholstery is easy if you know the secrets of how to do professional quality work at home. There is no need to sew or buy an expensive industrial sewing machine because skilled technicians do the sewing for you. Upholstery kits and do-it-yourself products are available for a wide variety of cars and trucks. By doing the installation work yourself, you save money and have the satisfaction of learning a new skill. Detailed sections include: · Painting Interior Parts · Headliner Replacement · Carpet Kits · Door Panels · Dashboard Restoration · Seat Kit Installation · Kick Panels · Trunk Detailing · Steering Wheel Repairs and Swaps · Custom Seat Installation · Using Dyes · Simple Upholstery Repairs · Cleaning and Detailing Tips

Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration

Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration

Author: Fred Mattson

Publisher: CarTech Inc

ISBN: 9781613253311

Category: Transportation

Page: 194

View: 775

After disassembling and gutting your car, it is easy to feel that you're in way over your head when it comes to the upholstery. This is why so many do-it-yourself restorers outsource the work, at considerable expense, to an experienced upholstery shop. Taking the time to acquire the skills for upholstery restoration may feel like a daunting task, but what if an experienced upholsterer presented every skill you needed to restore upholstery yourself? Starting with a list of necessary tools, author Fred Mattson guides you through all the required tasks, including seat restoration; door panel removal, patterning, assembly, and installation; headliner removal and installation; carpet cutting; and even convertible top restoration. The easy-to-follow step-by-step presentation allows for a thorough understanding of all the processes. Every photo in this book provides a hands-on approach that shows you how to repair and restore a car’s interior to concours, show-quality specifications. Other restoration books may show you beautifully restored interiors, but they don't show you how to produce them. This book helps you develop the skills needed with instruction from a professional upholsterer, saving you thousands of dollars over outsourcing the restoration. If you are interested in saving money, doing a complete restoration yourself, or simply want to know how it's done, this book is a handy addition to your automotive library.

Automotive Upholstery Handbook

Automotive Upholstery Handbook

Author: Don Taylor

Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks

ISBN: 1931128006

Category: Transportation

Page: 0

View: 587

In this revised edition, learn to make and install complete interiors in your car, truck or van. The author teaches you how to sew like an expert, and avoid costly mistakes. Learn to recover and build bench bucket seats, make headliners and carpets, plus how to build boat seats from scratch. Materials are described with specific recommendations for vinyl, cloth, velvet, leather, Nimbus, panel board, etc. Indispensable for anyone interested in upholstery.

Hemmings' Vintage Auto Almanac

Hemmings' Vintage Auto Almanac

Author: David Brownell

Publisher: Hemmings Motor News

ISBN: 0917808088

Category:

Page: 306

View: 184

More than 3,000 parts suppliers, salvage yards, restoration shops, dealers, and appraisers. Includes listings arranged by make and model; state-by-state listings; and an updated rundown of web sites and e-mail addresses.