The Best Way to Get Austin Healey Seats Upholstered
Austin-Healey was a British automaker that operated between the years 1952 and 1972. The sports cars manufactured by the company are now considered collector's items as they were made in limited quantities and are rarely seen except for in the collections of classic car enthusiasts. If you are working on an Austin-Healey restoration and wish to have the seats upholstered, the best thing to do is find a shop that specializes in restoring classic car upholstery.
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Find a classic car restoration shop in your area. You can do this by conducting a search via the Internet, asking fellow car collectors for recommendations or dropping by the local body shop to ask if anyone there has any ideas.
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Speak with the shop manager at each shop to get an idea of what sort of cars they specialize in, how much they charge for a full upholstery job and how long the job will take. Many shops that specialize in classic vehicle restoration have a backlog of several months.
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Prepare your Austin-Healey vehicle for the upholstery process by cleaning out any dirt, dust or debris that may have accumulated in the interior and removing loose parts or tools that are not in use.
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Drop the Austin-Healey off at the shop of your choice and speak the shop manager to verify the details of what you want done to the car. Be sure to be as specific as possible when giving instructions to the shop manager to ensure your car turns out as you had hoped.
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