Auto Upholstery Hp1265

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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

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Bruce Caldwell earned a degree in English from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joinedCar Craftas associate editor. He was a feature editor atHot Rodmagazine and editor ofChevy High Performance,Muscle Car Review,Mustangs and Fords,Chevy Action,Corvette Milestones,Street Rod Quarterly,Mopar Milestones,Mustang Milestones, andMuscle Car Milestones. Caldwell has written severalbestselling automotive how-to books. He has tested more than 2,000 new vehicles and spends his spare time restoring collector cars in a well-equipped home shop.