Classic Car Wiring Restoration
Hard wired One of the common things we see when building a fresh interior is the rat’s nest of wiring behind the dash. Old, brittle wiring, and wiring going nowhere seem to plague many older cars. Ideally, the best time to tackle classic car wiring troubleshooting and restoration would be before the trim goes in. […]
Car Interior Themes
Perfect Match Creating a great car interior means more than just choosing materials and colours. It’s about making sure that every element works with the other. This means for looks AND function. It’s about stirring emotions, creating a story, and capturing attention for the right reasons. Different cars have a specific style or look, and […]
Pleats for Auto Upholstery
Com-pleat your seat An introduction to pleats Pleats for auto upholstery can come in many styles and are most often used in the inserts of seats. At their most basic, the pleats will only be a few stitch lines on the face. This is usually to allow a fold or to hold the listing. (Listings […]
Seams for Auto Upholstery
Seams like a stitch-up An introduction to seams Before you have a car retrimmed, seams for auto upholstery are probably not something you’ve ever thought about. After all, it’s not exactly a selling point for a vehicle. Besides, why would you have needed to worry about them? Well, any decent trimmer prides themselves on crafting […]
Protecting your car’s upholstery
It’s what’s inside that counts Dirty marks, stains, fading, and wear. In your interior, few things will steal your attention more than imperfections when you’re out enjoying your ride. We all know how to protect our car’s exteriors, but how about protecting the car’s upholstery? Periodically inspect your car’s interior for any signs of […]
The Advantages of Customising Your Car Interior
If you’re a car enthusiast, you know there’s nothing quite like owning and driving a modified vehicle, and the benefits of customising your car’s interior are numerous. From improved comfort to increased aesthetics, personalisation can make the driving experience more enjoyable and practical. Here are six advantages of customising your interior: Freedom of Preference First, […]
Car interior mould
For a predicted dry summer thanks to apparent El Niño events, we’ve sure had a lot of rainfall in Queensland in the past 6 weeks. Whether you are excited about the rain or longing for a dry spell, you need to prepare for the moisture ahead. Rain increasing the already high humidity we have at […]
Leather’s sustainability and ethics
Sustainability and ethics In today’s ultra-connected, ultra-” informed” world, catchphrases and “movements” are everywhere we turn. For the top handful of causes, few have the same reach, impact, or divisiveness as climate change. In the automotive industry, the push towards more environmentally friendly products has been obvious and enforced for some time. One relatively recent […]
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 […]
#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, […]