The TRUTH About Upholstery Materials You Can't Find on Amazon!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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[@dylanmorvant1041]

Albright supply has been good to me. Fast shipping and free shipping purchases over $200.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dylan, What a shipping deal! Score! Please keep liking and watching!

[@davidalexander843]

Richard, nobody is as open and giving as you are. A lot of people live in a scarcity mindset and feel like they need to be gatekeepers. If only they knew that by helping others, their success will spike. Thank you for sharing and teaching the next generations. You're a good dood

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello David, Thank you for all of your wonderful kind words. It really means a lot to me. Well, I am nearing the end of my career and decided to share my secrets and techniques to others. Have you ever seen my first video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXKfoR8lJp_oNE Please keep liking and watching!

[@PhillipHall01]

Hello Richard, I did open an account from Keyston Bros a few months back. They set me up as an Atlanta client. I really wanted to get my stuff from Houston. I am just South of Memphis so Atlanta was it lol. That’s fine too. So far I have good service with no complaints. PS I told them I learned of them through you and your videos at the time of my account being set up. Thanks Phillip Hall

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Phillip, I love hearing good news like this. Here's to many future years and a good relationship with Keyston Bros!

[@PhillipHall01]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery And it’s all because of you, your videos, and your methods that sparked my interest enough to buy my first industrial machine! Thank you Richard. Sincerely, Phillip Hall

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@PhillipHall01 Hello Phillip, Loos kike your on you're way to being the upholstery king!? Hehe. Just keep going and don't quit. Please keep liking and watching!

[@PhillipHall01]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thank you Richard. I will do my best to do good work and let chips fall where they may. 😊 Phillip

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@PhillipHall01 Hello Phillip, You will find out that it just keeps getting better and better. Please keep liking and watching!

[@stevenaugustin6784]

Great video! That spool of green thread has a life of it's own!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Steven, I am so glad you liked it. Yep, the dancing spool! Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jimstrimple439]

Richard, thanks for all your videos, I’ve learned so much.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jim, You are so welcome! Thanks for hanging in there with me. I really appreciate you. Remember, learning is doing! Please keep liking and watching!

[@TheChroniclesofWayfinder]

It is an interesting ... video. The first part is your genuine generosity - sharing all of your suppliers. You have obviously developed PERSONAL relationships with them and it is wonderful that you would help out someone who wants to DIY. That you have been at this over 40 years is evidenced in how you have developed your KZbin channel WITH these suppliers. You are probably not so interested (at this point) but if you are NOT 'sponsored' - you should be. It wouldn't take a lot to leverage that personal relationship to each other's advantage, perhaps a code between your supplier and a prospective customer to use - that gives you AND your customer a better price. You've put a LOT of work into these videos. The second point is also a point about your list of suppliers. If someone was living in your geography, having a 'bricks and mortar' store to visit would be great, but you are giving LINKS to all these suppliers. Many of the links are to websites that are not set up to sell online - at least not the ones I have checked out. Lovely photos, but little to no product detail; no prices unless you 'sign up', wholesale dealers who sell in bulk, but you are not able to make a choice online, buy exclusively online. I'm not suggesting that ALL of them are that way - but enough of them to indicate they sell best - perhaps, to the customer who is in or close to their location. I'm in Canada, on the West Coast. I'd have to make a second career out of searching for Automotive Carpet, Automotive upholstery and then ... I would likely have to add shipping costs. I'm just trying to do my own little van... I just want a glass of milk, I don't want to buy the cow.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The, Thank you so much for saying so. I am sure that every mid to large city in the US should have an upholstery supplier. I never order items from a web site. I call them with my order, some materials chosen from samples I have on hand. They ship. All goes well pretty smoothly. Through the decades of buying from suppliers, I have never been denied, I just always pay the tax. Please keep liking and watching!

[@clintprice2123]

Richard, Nice informative and valuable video as always. It would be very nice to see you get sponsors and I know you’d still be honest as you are now. This channel was a suggestion originally from you tube based on things that interest me, it’s been at least a year now. You get a thumbs up every time BEFORE I watch as I’m never disappointed.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Clint, I am so very grateful for your loyalty. That is my most awesome reward. Thank for hanging in there with me and... Please keep liking and watching! Ha!

[@jdimeo1966]

Thanks for taking the time to compile and post this list of suppliers. This is really helpful to someone starting out in upholstery.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jd, You are so welcome! I realized from comments, that people didn't know how to buy materials other than getting something on Amazon. I am old school. I was buying from suppliers decades before there was an internet. Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jacobholliman4389]

Thanks! This was for your zipper boxing video

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jacob, Thank you so much for your support! And for doing what most people will not do. I really appreciate you. Please keep liking and watching!

[@tomvoncharon6359]

Great video. Thanks I DO use a lot Amann Group Strongbond tex 70 and tex 90 threads in my applications. No problems, no complaints.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tom, good to know. I guess I will soon find out. Thanks pal! Please keep liking and watching!

[@nyquistsenior2634]

Thank you Richard. Not many would give out trade information. Hope all is well...

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Ny, Well as you may know, later I'm closing out my career. Glad to share. Please keep liking and watching!

[@m.g.5203]

​@@oldschoolautoupholstery yes, you're very generous. Can you tell me or make a short video, what to do with the seam allowance by sewing Alcantara and gluing it on automobile plastic. I'm asking because of the heightening. Sometimes I'm cutting the seam allowance. I think it's okay, because the seam is glued on, but what will you say to it? Thanks in advance

[@nyquistsenior2634]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I will check out your recommendations for supplies for sure. I will keep liking and watching as long as you are around!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@m.g.5203 Hello MG, For materials that stretch, I do not pay too much attention to seam allowance. It is more crucial if the material does not stretch. Glued seams are just fine. Please keep liking and watching!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@nyquistsenior2634 Hello Ny, Try it, you'll like it! See ya around pal.

[@chrisbrodbeck1961]

All the upholstry suppliers are still in Denver, I live in Cos so im very happy... I have a bunch to fabricate...got to buy a machine first though...cheers

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chris, I think Denver auto trim and supply went out of business years ago, is this right? Please keep liking and watching!

[@CoroPlanesLLC]

Richard.... I have to know the secret about the yellow thread on the shelf. Thank you for all the videos!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Coro, It's used for upholstery work, but it's called upholstery thread! Hehe. I heard there is something about that thread in comments. Not sure exactly in the journalistic sense what it is though... Please keep liking and watching!

[@r.f.hamlin8989]

Thank you ( you are killing me with the green thread moving back and forth)😂

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Rf, You are so welcome! Huh, What? Please keep liking and watching!

[@michaelprice3182]

Is there a certain supplier that you use for OEM fabrics? If a customer comes in to your shop needing just one seat to match the original, how do you handle that? Thank you for all your videos, you are truly a great person for doing what you do to help your fellow man and promote the upholstery industry. Keep up the great work!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Michael, You are so welcome! For OEM fabrics or close match, I liked to go to Santa Barbara Upholstery supplies in Glendale Arizona. Tell 'em I sent ya! Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@jalenjackson9884]

Hey sir, Can you make a video explaining the order of operations when it comes to fast Sewing of a whole set of seats, front and back as far speed is Concerned

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jalen, Ditto comment in the other video. Please keep liking and watching!

[@paulcasarez404]

Out here in Phoenix Arizona I use HNR fabric and upholstery supply I picked up 4 yards of fabric that is real close to the factory lite blue I'm going to try to make my own headliner I been watching your videos and so helpful wish me luck on the headliner it's for our 65 SS Impala at work we do selling panels that we use the same glue to spray on the new ceiling fabric so I got a little bit of experience on glueing

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Paul, Yep, good 'Ol H&R. I sure do miss living in North Scottsdale and racing down the 101 in my Liberty Walk Crossfire. I think you will do just fine with your '65 Impala. Please keep liking and watching!

[@davestewart9146]

Great to know, thanks Richard 😁👍

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dave, You are so welcome! Yep, now we know.. Hehehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@2010bigfathen]

I use Albright Supply out of Mississippi, if I order it before 3 pm I will get it the next day

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello 2010, Yep, I know there are a lot of good suppliers out there. Still people ask me all the time where to get materials. Please keep liking and watching!

[@barryhunt5357]

Happy Sunday Richard! Great video!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Barry, Happy Sunday to you and your family too. I am so glad you liked it. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@judih.8754]

Richard when you mentioned Western Upholstery Supply said Western Auto Supply. At 3:48. A slip of the tongue!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Judih, Well, I do the best I can with the half of the brain I have... I have come a long way with my recovery compared to twelve years ago. Please keep liking and watching!

[@CyFi6]

Wish you were still in Phoenix! Would bring you all my upholstery work. Thanks so much for your video.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Cy, You are so welcome! Yep, I still miss the beauty of north Scottsdale. Now I am in a small town in East Texas. Retirement awaits me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@CyFi6]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I use a shop in Tempe called Sonny's upholstery. They just redid my headliner for my Sequoia and it looks fantastic. I have so much respect for your craft and hope there are more people watching your videos ready to continue doing it into the future. Love watching your channel so I can understand what goes into upholstery, I prefer to leave it to the pros to do the actual work.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@CyFi6 Hello Cy, I love hearing good news like this. Never say never, You may want to try sometime. Please keep liking and watching!

[@timhyndman8626]

Richard Thanks for the list. Love Keystone Brothers. What's your go to vinyl for marine use? I use Sunbrella Horizon a lot but am looking for something more reasonable. Tim

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tim, You are so welcome! I just use Keyston Bros, marine vinyls. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ddblairco]

thank you my friend

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello My friend DD, You are so welcome! See you next time. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Vladviking]

How are these commercial threads different/better from the Walmart brand of "Upholstery" thread that I use for my repairs and small projects?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Vlad, Most likely the Walmart threads are for home sewing machines. My heavier threads are for industrial sewing machines. Please keep liking and watching!

[@FriendlyPhoton]

What would you suggest for a supplier of high quality automotive-style velour-type fabric, like commonly found in 70s and 80s American luxury cars like Cadillacs and Lincolns? I'm looking to reupholster some Cadillac Fleetwood seats to put into my 1996 Buick Roadmaster station wagon.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Friendly, Give Santa Barbara upholstery supply in Glendale Arizona. Tell 'em I sent ya! Please keep liking and watching!

[@mttmg]

One thing that you didn't mention is that a lot of suppliers do not sell to the general public, which for us in the business is really a good thing, but thanks for sharing the list.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Mtt, You are so welcome! I think you are right. I never had problem buying from a supplier without a tax number or business license. I have just always paid the tax. Easy... Please keep liking and watching!

[@loribolden6154]

I would love to find the thread spool wall racks you have :D

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Lori, I think it was a spice rack my wife got years ago. Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@4speed3pedals]

Curious about the soft vinyl vs "regular" vinyl. In your experience, what is the difference? Do both hold up equally? Just your opinion. I will order swatches if possible.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello 4 speed, Most "Soft vinyls" are very thin for furniture. You may have seen it peel after a few years. I call it cheap Chinese vinyl. For longevity, just stick you auto or marine vinyls. Please keep liking and watching!

[@4speed3pedals]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thank you for clearing this up. I am siting in a gaming chair in front of my computer and it is peeling just as you describe. You wouldn't believe it came from China , the land of innovation and high quality. NOT.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@4speed3pedals Hello 4speed, Yep, common in office furniture and most newer Rv's. Please keep liking and watching!

[@HerbertWingfield]

Clear vinyl that does not react with other materials and maybe UV resistant?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Herbert, Just as your upholstery supplier for Super clear, double polished PVC. Please keep liking and watching!

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

As long time boat owner I find that seat vinyl is not equal. Some have a very thin layer of color which is typical of what the boat maker uses. Do you have a recommendation for quality vinyl that has a higher rub or abrasion specifications?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dew, Yep, most suppliers have marine grade vinyl's. The plastic layer is all color. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Richnn13]

Hey Richard, I am a novice trying to upholster a turf mower seat and have been recommended morbern from sailrite a 4way stretch vinyl, your thoughts please.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Rich, Sorry to say that I have never heard of that. I usually just use automotive or marine vinyls. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Richnn13]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery thanks will do

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@Richnn13 Hello Rich, Right On! Right on.

[@c2hh571]

You left out needle, bobbin and thread. Who has good prices and or supply ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello C2, I am sorry to say that I don't shop for best prices. Besides, buying needles, bobbins and thread is a rarity for me, just don't buy those often at all. I would say that any upholstery supplier should have that for you. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Milkmans_Son]

are they all wholesale only like Keyston?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Milkmans, I guess that they would all be, but I never had a problem purchasing from suppliers. I just pay the tax. I think that anybody can buy from these suppliers. Please keep liking and watching!

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

I searched Amazon and couldn’t find the truth!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Unfinished, Yep, not found. Still looking... Please keep liking and watching!

[@MonteReed-m9n]

We have used Miami corp for over 47 years.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Monte, Righto! Another good supplier for our fellow upholsterers. Thanks Pal. Please keep liking and watching!

[@VERONICA-og8vl]

You should see about affiliate link so you can get credit 😊

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Veronica, Nice suggestion, but I am really not interested in that. Not a big deal to me. I just want to help others, like you! Please keep liking and watching!

[@gmans7859]

Old 90's BMW Headliner Material ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello G, Yep, just Google, "Upholstery supplier near me". Somebody is bound to have it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@yodawunn6700]

I searched Google,,, and I told them you sent me, 😃

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Yoda, Hehe, Yea, tell 'em I sent you! Ha! Please keep liking and watching!

[@texasPD1911]

Who is your 1 foam supplier ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Texas, I pretty much get anything I need from Keyston Bros. Please keep liking and watching!

[@steemo1385]

Are you in Houston?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Steemo, I am about 1 1/2 hours drive from Houston. Please keep liking and watching!

[@texasPD1911]

Sugar Land?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@texasPD1911 Hello Texas, Nope, the other direction! ha! Please keep liking and watching!

[@texasPD1911]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Conroe

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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[@chipdunham148]

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[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chip, I am so glad you liked it. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@TheBudliner]

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[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Thebud, Yep, seeya! Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!