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?<p>Starting with a list of necessary...
There’s an old saying we've all heard before that goes «When the top goes down the price goes up.» Of all the projects involved with the restoration of your collector car, few seem as challenging or confusing as addressing the convertible top. Due to aging and neglect, the hardware and fabric covering have led to some «not-so-nice conditions,» making it difficult to find information addressing your specific model.<p>Fred Mattson, author of <i>Automotive Upholstery and Interior...
