Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration
Automotive Upholstery & Interior Restoration

Author: Fred Mattson

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1613253311

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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.

Auto Upholstery & Interiors
Auto Upholstery & Interiors

Author: Bruce Caldwell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-04-01

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781557882653

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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

How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors
How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors

Author: Dennis W. Parks

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2012-08-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780760342473

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A major part of any auto restoration is bringing the interior back to life, and How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to tackle any job on any type of car, from prewar classics to full-on customs to modern vehicles. Veteran author Dennis Parks takes you step-by-step through all the processes, from restoring seats, door panels, floor coverings, and headliners to adding sound dampening and thermal insulation. With tips and advice for selecting the right tools and planning your job, as well as maintaining your restored interior, How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors is the only book you’ll need to get the job done. Installing Floor Coverings Repairing and Re-covering Seats Making Custom Door Panels Crafting Custom Headliners, Consoles, and More Upholstery Maintenance and Care

Convertible Top Restoration and Installation
Convertible Top Restoration and Installation

Author: Fred Mattson

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2019-05-13

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1613254466

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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. Fred Mattson, author of Automotive Upholstery and Interior Restoration, delivers this compilation on restoring and repairing convertible tops. Step-by-step photo sequencing walks you through convertible top applications for Corvettes, Ford retractable tops, scissors tops, manual tops, and power tops. Fred also addresses the weather seals, well liners, hydraulic/electrical systems, adjustments, materials, and pads. No other book ever produced on convertible tops goes into this much depth of coverage. With this book you will be guided through the convertible top repair/restoration process in an easy-to-read how-to format, so there should be no reason to fear taking your drop top out with the threat of rain. Convertible Top Restoration and Installation will be the one tool that will show you how important a well-sorted top restoration is, not only for practical reasons, such as staying dry, but for cosmetic reasons as well.

Automotive Upholstery Handbook
Automotive Upholstery Handbook

Author: Don Taylor

Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks

Published: 2001-11-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931128001

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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.

How to Install Automotive Interior Kits
How to Install Automotive Interior Kits

Author: Fred Mattson

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1613255268

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Frustrations from installing an aftermarket kit interior are now over with this easy-to-follow, illustrated, step-by-step book that shows you how to achieve professional results. We have all heard that premade seat covers and interior pieces are junk, but this is not true. The majority of problems encountered is due to installer error. All old cars have fitment issues, and knowing how to overcome them will get you the desired results. This first-of-its-kind book walks you through how to properly install kits, including seat upholstery, door panels, carpet, and headliners. Tips are provided on ordering products and how to deal with a product that is defective. Installation tools, supplies and why you need them are all fully illustrated through color photos and easy-to-follow steps that will make your project look professionally done. Saving money and getting the satisfaction of doing a project yourself is what this book is all about. Learn tricks from a professional who has more than 46 years of installation experience and knows firsthand how to make a difficult project look great. It just takes a little guidance and patience to achieve that perfect fit.

Custom Auto Upholstery
Custom Auto Upholstery

Author: John Martin Lee

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780879383237

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To create a distinctive interior you don't have to be an ergonomics engineer. Within are details on leathers and fabrics, hand-stitching and sewing machine use, making patterns choosing designs and adding the final touch from seats, headliner, dash, panels and carpeting to the trunk and engine compartment. Features more than 300 step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Custom Auto Interiors
Custom Auto Interiors

Author: Don Taylor

Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks

Published: 2005-03-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931128186

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Expert trimmers Don Taylor and Ron Mangus share two lifetimes of auto upholstery experience and secrets in this fantastic book. More than 800 color photographs capture every detail you'll need to create your own exciting and award-winning custom interiors. Precise step-by-step instructions show you how to turn out completely professional custom interiors. This is an advanced-level book.

Automotive Custom Interiors
Automotive Custom Interiors

Author: Sue Elliott

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2009-07-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0760332886

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Images of and inspiration for every kind of custom interior-luxurious, high-tech, race-inspired minimalism, retro hot rod styling, suede, tuck 'n' roll, inlaid wood, engine-turned metal.