For many of us, our cars are not only our modes of transportation, they are also our ‘babies’ our ‘tried & true’s’, and our ‘can’t do with outs’. So it’s no surprise when we get calls from customers interested in doing customed reupholstering on their Hummers, Beamers, Cady’s and even RV’s. From sunburst yellow vinyl’s to pretty in pink faux furs, the creative juices behind the showcased vehicles is something of an inspiration for interior designers and auto trim professionals alike.So in ode to the 70 year old Detroit Sugar Daddy rollin’ in his 69’ Cadillac Eldorado, and the 25 year old California surfer turned detailer who has a fancy for convertibles of every make and model, we listed a few vital steps to take to help our novice customers in the reupholstering process.
Step One
Figure out your budget. A job like this can add up and dent your pockets pretty deep if you are not clear on your limits. Factor in costs such as fabric yardage, labor, poly foam cushioning and notions for a completed job.
Step Two
Decide who is going to do the reupholstering . Research car dealers, auto trimmers, detailers, and upholstery shops to see who has the most knowledge on the subject and the best pricing. If you are crafty enough, think about doing it yourself. It can save you time and money if you know what you are doing.
Step Three
Figure out what kind of material you want to use, which is best to use for your reupholstering project and most especially…how much you will need. 12 yards of vinyl that may work well as a covering for your seats will not always be the best for your headliner or flooring. For headliners, we carry a colorful assortment of lightweight suede cloths that adds a nice classy touch to any interior. Once you decide on the color and material, confirm with your upholsterer then check J&O Fabrics store for that perfect match.
Most fabric stores carry a selection of various prints, weights and textures to choose from. At J&O, we carry one of the largest in the world and can help you bring your dream car to life in the blink of an eye. If you are looking for glitz and glam, we have sparkling diamond jubilee vinyl. No Red Prada stiletto will go unnoticed when emerging from your metal framed w
orld of silver ‘bling-bling’. If you are in the mood for something cool, we can supply you with enough material to create an ocean of blue within the four doors of your 2008 Chevy Impala to make it feel like you are cruising in a deep sea oasis….without the fish.
Whatever your fancy or fantasy, let J&O help bring them into fruition, one car at a time.
For some helpful do-it-yourself upholstery instructions, check out these informative sites:
http://monkeyfighter.com/autoseats.html
http://www.automotive-links.com/par/uph/uph.htm
For our selection of vinyl fabric click here!
For our assortment of upholstery fabric click here!
For our suede cloth fabric click here!
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Labels: auto detailing, auto reupholstery, auto trim, auto trimming, cars, Fabric, fabrics, suede cloth, upholstery fabric, vinyl, vinyl fabric
1 Comments:
I haven't thought about my vehicle in this sense but its interesting to feel that they also need care like our kids.
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