Automotive Upholstery Handbook: Make & Install Complete Interiors, Vinyl & Convertible Tops, more

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Item # MB-28006  ISBN: 1931128006




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This book provides a thorough overview of the science and art of the auto trim trade, with step-by-step instructions and hundreds of how-to photos.

Reading and following the directions laid out in the book is the science part. When you begin to work the materials, sew a smooth seam, and pull out wrinkles, you are practicing the art.

Learn step-by-step how to:

• Make and install interiors for any car, truck, van, RV, boat or airplane
• Sew like an expert—on vinyl, leather or any fabric
• Restore, recover and build bench and bucket seats
• Upholster armrests and door panels
• Make and install headliners and carpeting
• Install convertible tops, vinyl roofs, sim-con and landau tops
• Create street rod interiors
• Build boat and motorcycle seats

Table of Contents

• Tools of the trade
• Learning to sew
• Making a stadium cushion
• Making a bench-seat cover
• Advanced seat building
• Late-model seats including bucket seats, headrests and center armrest
• Making and installing a vinyl top
• Making and installing a sim-con top
• Building a quarter or landau top
• Installing a convertible top
• Headliners, door panels and carpets
• Building a boat seat
• Reupholstering a motorcycle seat
• Making a truck tonneau cover
• Van interiors
• Street rod interiors—a guided tour of the L.A. Roadster Show
• Suppliers
• Index

About the Author

Don Taylor has spent a lifetime as a professional upholsterer. He has owned and operated upholstery and van-conversion shops. Don shares his vast knowledge and many years of experience so you can do the job right and get the results you want!

Automotive Upholstery Handbook: Make & Install Complete Interiors, Vinyl & Convertible Tops, more