New Convertible Top Installed on a Z-3 BMW, which previously had an old worn Convertible Black Top. I suggested a Fresh Blue Canvas Top, and the client was thrilled. Opening drains is a way of life in my world. This is a Huge Source of Leaking Convertibles in general.

We have hit the ground running working on Restoring Dead Porsche Convertible Top Mechanisms back to Life, Building a New Awning/ Signs for Maxime’s Hair Salon in Beverly Hills
For the last 2 days, we have been working on Bringing Back Life to the Seat Upholstery for Dan Tana’s Famous Italian Eatery, Seats springs can break, when you eat all that great food.
You know how it is when you’re steering wheel just doesn’t look or feel right, yes we do things like that too.

On Monday, we are going to be doing modifications to a Brand New E-350 Mercedes, because the client has severe Sciatica Nerve Sensitivity, and we will be modifying his Seat Upholstery, so he can enjoy his Brand New Car. This is often done with different padding in the right places, different angles for the Client’s Body to feel supported and Pain Free.

Bloggin away on a Beautiful August Day

Been busy at the shop, working on an assortment of projects…

Pictures of 2005 Pontiac Firebird, Custom Convertible Top Boot.

Headliner on a 1966 Original Morris Minor Mini

Convertible Top Replaced ……Going from a Top with a Plastic Window, to an Upgrade……Convertible Top with Rear Glass Window. At the end is a picture of Skylar and I, taken in Laguna Beach on Saturday for a close friends Wedding.

Regards,
Dennis

The project on Yvette Mimeaux*s car……was to make a Large Bottle holder in Leather, for easy access…..and her 4 lb. lap dog jumps around her interior….and sometimes hits a button that could partially engage her convertible top system…thus causing a huge reset problem that only the dealer can handle….to reset……so we tried to find a way that would block access from the little dog, and still allow ease of operation…….using convertible top plastic materials…carefully put in…so it doesn*t stand out too much, yet restricts the beast from upsetting the apple cart………..supposed to pick up the car in the morning……what should I charge?…….

It took Jorge about 2 hours…………materials cost….?…….about 20.00……..engineering, and implementation……?……….Priceless……….Best Wishes……………D…..

Here is a before and after on a Z-4 and this MBZ 5 Ton Bob Cat Truck, brought in dirty worn hard torn and wet. ( I added the wet and ridden hard because….it*s important….oh perhaps that*s tonight…)there are 1 bucket seat, and 1 small bench seat….we did it in rust colored leather strong vinyl…….oxymoron..the leatherstrong really……but I*m just saying……..busy doing orthopedic seating adjustments on a Brand New Z 4 for a Chiropractor……….who didn*t feel enough ergonomics.

We have been doing a lot more rain related problem solving lately………cars that flooded due to drains being plugged up…were amended, steamed cleaned and put back on the road.

Sunroofs that were malfunctioning, not closing properly…..due to a myriad of reasons…

And you know that Porsche, doesn*t like to sell small parts that break………no…you have to buy entire assemblies, that cost Thousands of dollars…….whereas in reality, a few simple repairs…..and voilla…….things are good again.

Working with Insurance Companies, can be harrowing, difficult, frustrating, and often times come back to bite one on the hind quarters…
Having a solid working relationship with The Insurance Companies is always Helpful. Resulting in less hassles, and quicker settlements.

Case in point……….guy comes in with a torn rear plastic window on his Porsche Boxster….

He leaves a few days later, with a New Blue Canvas Top, with a Rear GLASS WINDOW..now with a Defroster……..and he gets $$$$ back.

Sometimes we repair window regulators instead of replacing them….once again……..saving the client large amounts of $$$.

Doing a Boat, and talk about attention to detail….!!!

Client  brought me in his  race  seats from his Porsche,  and wanted me to upholster them using  blue jeans  that he wore………so what was I supposed to do?………..They came out  great,   and certainly,  a  unique   comfortable look……

Not every job is a big one…a lot of times, we do those small annoying tears, and eliminate the stains, burn holes that happen in life.

e.g.  spilled  coffee*s ,  latte*s ,   drinks,    milk products better  have  quick attention,  or you*re going to deal with the consequences   big time…….

Lots of leaky  cars   have  plugged up drains,  and  slight sunroof adjustments   can mean the difference between  dry, versus   smelly mold growing  experiments.

Office  chairs  don*t need to be replaced,    if you merely want to beef them up,  or add padding.,  to bring them  up and ready for the new year.