Choosing the Right Leather for Your Car’s Retrim
So you’ve made up your mind and decided that you definitely want leather for your upcoming retrim. When it comes to retrimming your car’s interior, leather is a popular and luxurious choice. However, not all leather is created equal, and understanding the differences is crucial for choosing the right leather for your car’s retrim. In […]
Evolution of automotive carpets
Carpeting in cars serves multiple purposes, providing comfort, sound absorption, and a polished appearance. While the differences between carpets may seem negligible at first glance, understanding the various options available can help you make an informed decision. Let’s explore the evolution of automotive carpets and examine the variations in materials and manufacturing techniques. A Historical […]
Stay Cool in Your Car: Battling Heat in a Warm Climate
Stay Cool in Your Car Cars in warmer climates pose a challenge when it comes to staying cool and looking stylish. The interior environment can be notoriously difficult, with various surface finishes within tight confines, all encased in a sleek metal and glass shell. Cooling down a car is far more challenging than warming it […]
Emotional attachment
It’s not uncommon for people to feel a strong emotional attachment to their cars. Whether it’s a sentimental connection to a classic car, a sense of pride in a high-performance sports car, or simply the familiarity and comfort of a reliable daily driver, the bond between a person and their car can run deep. How […]
Noise, vibration, and harshness
Noise, vibration, and harshness, referred to as NVH, are factors that greatly influence the comfort and quality of a vehicle. NVH refers to the sound, vibration, and harshness that a driver and passengers experience while driving a car. It refers to the entire range of vibration perception, from feeling to hearing. It is caused by […]
Musical soundtrack
A large part of enjoying your ride out on the road is sharing the fun with friends and family. Much like your favourite movie, the musical soundtrack accompanying the journey is a vital part of the experience. To create the perfect soundtrack, you’ll need a method to bring the music into your car. Crafting the […]
#thegoldcard
Because we are enthusiasts ourselves, certain rides REALLY catch our eye while we’re out and about. To show our appreciation of your sweet ride, we’d like to introduce you to #thegoldcard. If we spot something that makes us look twice, we’ll gently pop #thegoldcard on your ride where you’ll easily spot it. Cars, bikes, trucks, […]
Safety and comfort
Sitting. It’s something we do every day, and it’s something that usually requires zero thought. We can pull up any horizontal surface, and if we deem it safe enough, just flop ourselves down. But should we sometimes put a little thought into what really is a simple, everyday action? Safety and comfort are more entwined […]
Tips from a trimmer
Many car builders tend to overlook the interior, often undervaluing the trimmer’s role, which is seen as overpriced. As the last in line during the build, trimmers bear the consequences of preceding decisions. This is especially true if how the trim is to be finished wasn’t taken into account. Normally at the end of the […]
Vinyl vs leather
Custom interior; vinyl or leather? Despite the other textile and material options available to those building custom car interiors, the two titans most often battling for a place when it’s decision time are vinyl and leather. They are sometimes mistaken for one another, and in some instances misrepresented. While they may at times look […]