Quote Originally Posted by AllStitchedOut View Post
Like Recovery Room said it has taken us years of learning thru trail and error, this a trade and we are very proud to know this trade. We make our living off of this and for us to tell you step by step how do build an interior is not the right thing to do. I'm sorry but I had to speak up and say something because everyone needs to understand this is a Highly Skilled Trade that has kept food on the tables for many of our families over the years. We don't ask others how to do their jobs that they make a living out of, so please don't ask us how to do everything. We are a dying trade and need to protect it before it's gone. This doesn't mean we won't help you out with certain questions but just keep in mind of what was said above. Thank You
I can understand your reluctance to reveal the "secrets" of your trade, but you should also realize that most of the members reading these threads will never attempt to reach the level of excellence you have achieved and therefore will never become competition for your job or living. I'm sure your trade is no more or less exclusive than high level body work and painting or engine building, yet the experts on this forum freely share their knowledge in these areas. Shouldn't HotRodPaint or SprayTech be as worried about someone learning their painting secrets, or Pat McCarthy or Paul Kane worry that someone will learn how to build a super engine and leave them unemployed? Yet these and many other knowledgeable members share their expertise freely.

The original concept of this section (as envisioned by 1954Merc) was for an area where we could share how-to's about upholstery and, although he appears to have taken his ball and went home, that should still be the reason for this section, not just an advertising media for those professionals who can produce show quality results. I enjoy looking at these beautiful interiors as much as everyone, but I would never attempt to produce one and certainly have no interest in becoming a pro and going into competition with you, so your families need not worry about starving on my account. Knowing how you do these jobs is more likely to convince me that I should just pay to have it done.


JMHO