What you need to get started in Automotive Upholstery. (links in description)

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We discuss the basic tools needed to get into the automotive upholstery business.
Amazon Tool Links:
Sewing Machine: amzn.to/43aEc9r (This is not the sewing machine that I use, but one that will work)
Rulers: amzn.to/3ONaKBR
Square: amzn.to/3MEXM6H
Flex Ruler: amzn.to/3OK4dYP
Metal Yard Stick: amzn.to/3qjstqg
Fisher Space Pen: amzn.to/45BMJnb
Shears: amzn.to/45y0l2W
Seam Ripper: amzn.to/43u8O5f
Turkey Carver: amzn.to/45CU85G
Foam Saw:(You'll get way better results than with the turkey carver) amzn.to/3qgdfm4
Pneumatic Stapler:(air compressor required) amzn.to/3BYFuYS
Glue Gun: amzn.to/3oyF4p6
DA Sander: (air compressor required) amzn.to/43t2o6w
Belt Sander: (air compressor required) amzn.to/43c4Xu6
Hog Ring Pliers: amzn.to/3P1RyAH
Door Panel Tools: amzn.to/3oESe3Z
Heat Gun: amzn.to/43tyjDZ
Steamer: amzn.to/45sGamW

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@BrownKato65 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! This was to the point and very inspirational. It's nice to see you taking valuable time out to help steer folks in good direction. Your time is very appreciated!

@RudeMoparDude 3 жыл бұрын

Great info great video! “Restoring” an old Plymouth and thinking about tackling this part to save some money! I think we all want to see more video of you running that machine and your materials! 🤘🏼🔧

@gingerj4440 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad this video is available, super helpful. Have almost everything on the list! Thank you for all the info.

@johnlee8523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, always wanted to get into upholstery and now I'm seriously considering doing my jeep so we'll give it a try!

@cesarh260 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video brother ! You need to make a series showing us the process of making the seat covers and shaping the foam it would be greatly appreciated . Keep up the great work 🙏🏾

@jeremychorney8921 3 жыл бұрын

great video. helpful and a good sense of direction. i have done some light upholstery work in the past and am ready to up my game. thanks for the tips.

@mitraramsaroop6275 Жыл бұрын

very good information to the new begginers keep up the good work bro upholstery work is very good to do I'm doing it for 35 years I just love doing it everyday always learning something new

@davidwood1923 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!... This was a Very Helpful and informative video. God Bless Brother. I just won an offer on ebay for a walking foot self-contained heavy duty industrial Sewing Machine. I will be able to get set up so much faster and efficiently thanks to you.

@Obs_sergeallday Жыл бұрын

Amazing and informative video! Thank you 😊

@jjortizalemany 2 жыл бұрын

Great video partner. Thanks for the info

@auroramichonne6587 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!

@seancrane8880 Жыл бұрын

I love your approach to informing folks! I am about to embark on creating three auto interiors and this was just the thing I needed to get me collecting up what I need. I would LOVE to see a piece on how to set up a work area and work flow with a focus on where you keep your tools for what procedure. Thanks for a great video!

@LowCashClassics 11 ай бұрын

I've really been slacking on making videos, but I'll put together something on my workspace layout.

@fadia1212 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Amazing video and valuable informations.

@vinman628 3 жыл бұрын

Hi nice video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks Vinman

@muddywater6856 2 жыл бұрын

Well presented video! Real info.

@BebopBeachBum Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you this was super helpful. The local community college has a free auto upholstery course, this gives me a nice headstart on things to get in advance. I'm signing up mainly to learn how to make new cushions for my old sailboat project, but it will also be a good second gig. There's no shortage of old boats needing upholstery and canvas work.

@LowCashClassics Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! I'm so glad this was helpful. You're exactly right!!! I get asked to do boat seats constantly.

@mrmotocross6819 3 жыл бұрын

Bro thanks for this video I'm trying to get into upholstery and dont know much. Could you make a video on the materials need to start a project. Like foam and etc.

@acoupetroop617 3 жыл бұрын

I need that as well

@trevanteprince9324 2 жыл бұрын

@@acoupetroop617 and mr motocross. Im trying to get into this too im nervous and want to know how long does it actually take of knowing nothing to working full time and gettimg paid for this stuff.

@BeatzAintfreeMobile 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video covering materials as well.

@acoupetroop617 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevanteprince9324 me 2.

@brakmaster 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great video and very informative. Being Greek couldn't help but notice your tattoo!

@unnamedchannel1237 2 жыл бұрын

Just did the front end on my bus home camper. No videos or guides just bought carpet, some spray on contact glue and a box knife. Worked out well for first go. Considering other types of work and the poor quality I have become to expect from people in my town I think it would be just as good as if I paid for it to be done. Took me 30 hours and needed a few patches where I miss cut but the material I chose was very forgiving

@LowCashClassics 2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly how I started!! Wanted to get my van seats done, but I couldn’t afford it. So I bought a sewing machine and started figuring it out. Each one of your patches is a lesson learned!! Keep it up!!!

@soylentgreen2065 2 жыл бұрын

Harbir freight has the air driven stapler fir about $35. The have staples of different lengths too

@farhadfadayi7389 Жыл бұрын

great video. thanks

@goldie_box2904 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video would’ve been interesting to specify what glue you use & where you can get it from

@BigSarnt 2 жыл бұрын

AS SOON as I saw the Consew it brought back such nostalgic memories of oldies music and hearing the ttttttthhhhhhhaaaaaa of my Grandmother's sewing machine. She could get down on her Consew!

@LowCashClassics 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! That is actually my grandma’s old machine. A few years after my grandma passed away I bought it from the lady that bought it from my grandma. She used to tell me “ if you ever need to sew anything for your cars come down here and you can use my sewing machine”. Now I use her sewing machine on every car I work on.

@BigSarnt 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowCashClassics duddddde you are so lucky. If I could have some one to teach me that would be great.

@maha4148 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigSarnt good idea me too please

@4biddenflava 2 жыл бұрын

great video thanks !

@autumnjeserich2689 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I been wanting to do custom uholstery on my 02 silverado forever. Also got a 56 chevy truck that I Would like to make my own seat cover on.

@LowCashClassics Жыл бұрын

If it's something you want to do you should definitely try it!! This is the exact reason I started. I just wanted to be able to do my own projects.

@hotrodpawns Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, thanks for the helpful information. Owning my own automotive restoration and repair business for the past 30+ years, i was thinking about doing upholstery, instead of sourcing it out to other companies.

@LowCashClassics Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I started just because I wanted to do my own cars, but then everyone started asking me to do their stuff. This is one of the videos I looked for and when I couldn't find it I decided to make my own. I'll tell you I wish I hadn't taken on so much work right of the bat. There is definitely a lot to learn so be sure to ease into it.

@Cherfield-D-Blessedman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to make new upholstery for my Jaguar 1951 Mak 5, what type of materials do you recommend please?

@auroramichonne6587 3 жыл бұрын

What type of upholstery backing would you reccomend?

@Knightfallprotocol444 2 жыл бұрын

What about the thread used for top or base stitch? Which size do you use ?

@RoadRebelAdventures Жыл бұрын

Good information

@Cherfield-D-Blessedman 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend CONSEW 290 for automomotive car upholstery?

@joshramirez853 3 жыл бұрын

I have a singer walking foot 25-1... is that good enough to start with ... and are the feet universal?.... thanks in advance

@shanemcclaran3012 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your glue for your paint gun from I live in a small town in Florida and can't find it locally thanks for the vid. I just got a 2000 Tahoe with a trashed interior and thinking I can tackle the job myself if I can get the glue

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

Ive done a few little cloth recovering bits on my latest project ,and 3m super 90 seems to be decent for those items but i hear its best to use some real pro spray glue for headliners. Not sure if i wanna do that job myself, ill always see my imperfections. Since its a pickup truck, the headliner board is half the size of a car one so im hoping that paying for a pro to do it wouldn't be unreasonable.

@LowCashClassics 11 ай бұрын

Yeah for a headliner you definitely want to use the contact adhesive. The aerosol can stuff will most likely not hold up.

@jacquelinemanzano9328 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats an air compressor and a pneumatic staple gun for upholstery.

@JamesKelly89 Жыл бұрын

0:56 Will a Necchi Nora work? I traded a washing machine for one and it seems like a solid heavy duty piece of machinery.

@williamvanderburg5949 10 ай бұрын

Rolls Royce used to use Singer 202-2 machines. They are not walking foot machines.

@javadkargariyan5696 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jrllzn 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there awesome vid btw. Btw what was the adhesive thing you mention that u use in ur spray gun? Thanks!

@LowCashClassics 3 жыл бұрын

Weldwood landau adhesive.

@BlacquePlanet 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowCashClassics Lmao this was my exact question! Thanks

@thinkyourreality1087 10 ай бұрын

What gauge staple do you suggest????

@sockittomeslots6779 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the van won that ,I glad I have the 83 gmc vandura

@HassanAli-dn5zg 2 жыл бұрын

تحياتي لكم من العراق بغداد .

@HunterJonesJr 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I needed something simple and direct like this

@esquibel8725 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great info….what size of a air compressor would you recommend as a minimum to power the spray gun and the rest of the tools you show?

@DoubleJackpot 2 жыл бұрын

We use a Juki 562 and Juki 563

@TonyKay-dr8qk Ай бұрын

How long did it take you to get good enough to do legit upulstry work

@donnietrent2948 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video do u have a video for advanced tools

@1uniquez 11 ай бұрын

Great video, i have an Automotive shop and for many years ive wanted to learn Upholstery repair and customizing to possibly add to my business or even just repair cars i buy and sell. My one question for you is, can you recommend a vendor / company for someone wanting to start practicing, .... to buy Material ( vinyl, leather, foam, Beginners Sewing machine, etc ) ? And exactly what types and brands would you recommend to start with ? If going with a used sewing and, what brand and model do you recommend ? Thanks in advance.

@LowCashClassics 11 ай бұрын

I order most of my materials through albrightssupply.com. They'll have pretty much any materials you need to get started. I'd just order some decent automotive vinyl for practicing. You can get it for around $10 a yard. You'll also want to get some 1/4 in sew foam for backing. When I first started i went on threadexchange.com and you can buy a bulk box of random thread by weight. I ordered a 5lb box and got a variety of colors. This was perfect for practicing. As far as machines it depends on what is available. Type walking foot sewing machine into facebook marketplace and see what might be for sale locally. I was able to pickup my machine (not working) for $200. I put a little bit of time into figuring out what was wrong and got it working perfectly without spending any additional money on it. I use a Consew but there are also so many other brands out there that are great. So do a little bit of looking to see what's available and then decide what best fits your budget. Good Luck!! It really is such a fun and rewarding hobby or eventually career!!

@1uniquez 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply and recommendations, will definitely help in my Venture and I think I am going to give it a try !!

@homeeconomicsbyaarontruong9003 3 жыл бұрын

Can you share the material and suppliers please?

@jacquelinemanzano9328 2 жыл бұрын

SUGGESTION: To remove INK just use hair spray and a piece of foam, ink dissappears/comes right off.

@LowCashClassics Жыл бұрын

Great tip!!! I do this all the time!!

@josephboakye9219 3 жыл бұрын

Boss, please write the names of the tools down. I want to purchase some of them but I didn't hear the names well. Even though you didn't stress much on its uses, I can look it up

@pameladunn7346 Жыл бұрын

what a great video for the beginner - as i am ... very helpful

@elimucanvases5592 2 жыл бұрын

How can i get all these apparatus...am in kenya

@otuyelusoji 2 жыл бұрын

Good one. But you didn't mention an air compressor is needed for all those pneumatic tools you've got there.

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

If you've got a typical shop area you've probably already got one and probably used an impact gun last week to change that nasty ball joint in that old dodge 😂

@alexsalinas575 Жыл бұрын

What adhesive is good for spray grade

@LowCashClassics 11 ай бұрын

I only use the DAP Weldwood Contact adhesive. It's labeled Landau top and trim hhr solvent type spray grade.

@Kustomz1985 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid!!! What type of glue would you recommend?

@edwinmedina4338 3 жыл бұрын

I think the best Glue would be welwoods contact cement glue, I use it on foam repairs and headliners. Never had issues buy the 5 gallon though because the 1 gallon for some reson isnt the same! Thats my 2 cents, I do not do Upholstery but I can provide the service.

@youngdagger9371 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your fabric from

@LowCashClassics 3 жыл бұрын

I order most of my material online from Albright supply.

@danielowuasuacheampong404 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@Fullrusher Жыл бұрын

Does this have to be an industrial walking food sewing machine I'm new to all this

@LowCashClassics Жыл бұрын

Yes you will need a walking foot machine. I've tried with non walking foot and its pretty difficult.

@racarupholstery5671 3 жыл бұрын

Hi helloo haw r you sir I'm from Nepal and I'm also upholstery man

@rowneyo1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a Singer Machine 20u model. Can this do the work?

@LowCashClassics 3 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve seen the 20u is not a walking foot machine. So you may be able to do some stuff, but you may struggle with the thicker materials

@empirestitches4452 3 жыл бұрын

How can I get those tools

@LowCashClassics 3 жыл бұрын

You can find almost all of it on Amazon. The hog ring pliers and ear notcher I got at Tractor Supply, but you can get better hog ring pliers from an upholstery supplier.

@rowneyo1 3 жыл бұрын

@@LowCashClassics thanks for the reply. Will having an electric motor attached to it help with heavy fabric like leather?