Auto Upholstery & Interiors: A Do-It-Yourself, Basic Guide to Repairing, Replacing or Customizing Automotive Interiors

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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.

Auto Upholstery & Interiors is a user-friendly guide that 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. 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

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Planning Your Project
• Tools and Supplies
• Painting Interior Parts
• Replacing Headliners
• Carpet
• Door Panels
• Dashboards
• Seat Upholstery Kits
• Kick Panels and Package Trays
• Trunks
• Steering Wheels
• Custom Seats
• Dyes and Color Changes
• Minor Repairs and Detailing
• Index

About the Author

Bruce Caldwell got his first car, a Garton Kidillac, at the age of five. Forty years and 200 cars, trucks, and motorcycles later, Bruce is still crazy about cars. His how-to articles have appeared in dozens of automotive and truck publications.
Bruce builds his hobby cars and produces articles on them in a well-equipped shop and barn nestled in four acres of large evergreens in Washington state.

Auto Upholstery & Interiors: A Do-It-Yourself, Basic Guide to Repairing, Replacing or Customizing Automotive Interiors