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For car enthusiasts, we offer you this idea: an amazing appearance starts with an impressive interior. Nowhere in the world is a real Autobot enters a car and feels nothing when sitting behind the steering wheel. A truly well-thought-out building allows all the independent elements to work harmoniously, which definitely includes the interior. From this we can agree with the saying, "beauty from the inside out".

For car manufacturing, you cannot always control the appearance. No special manufacturing and/or painting skills, the outside is just what it looks like. But you can always control what happens inside. We contacted a friend of TMI Products (TMI) to help guide us through the mantra adopted by the company, "What matters is the inner things." 

Maybe you plan to participate in the auto show after the project is completed, or maybe you just plan to bring friends and family on a Sunday parade. Regardless, your pride and joy — and the work you have done for it — will be judged. Maybe not on the scorecard, but anyone who enters the passenger seat will notice certain aspects of the interior. Most certainly, they will have some feeling about it.

The well-trained judges will check whether the interior has not been repaired, whether it has been restored to its original state, or whether the old ideas have been treated with new ones. Obviously, if it is worn, torn, torn or soiled, the internal score will be affected. If the heater vent is not clean, some people will even cancel the points. These same principles apply to the passengers you invite. If the interior is dirty, torn, or does not match the overall theme of the vehicle, they may not say anything, but will be noticed.

1969 Camaro Indy Pace car restoration project with TMI interior.

The authenticity of the restoration is not always a factor in judgment. Unless you participate in a Concours event, the judges will focus on the issue of construction, rather than the unique and improved areas. As our friends at TMI often tell customers, changing the safety and overall comfort of daily use should be the top priority.

As car enthusiasts, we look for interiors with unique features and continuous themes represented in the car. These simple aspects can truly define the state of luxury in your project construction. For us, originality does not always mean reverting to the original specifications. We consider the original components or features that the car owner is proud of, or what others would like to see.

The designers of GMC Truck never imagined this level of comfort.

Uniqueness occupies a prominent position in the interior design elements of the project construction. Are these things that everyone can do or have done to their cars? Added things of your own personal style. Sometimes these include one or more features that you may only see once in your life. Sometimes it is a combination of items that tells the personality of the owner. This is where TMI products can help.

Ross Berlanga, Marketing Director of TMI, led us through a typical process used by this long-established automotive interior manufacturer. "It all started with our sales representatives," Ross said. "They are there to guide the client to complete the interior design." This process involves asking a series of questions to find out what the client wants, and letting the client "design" their own product. Sales representatives will provide advice based on trends, experience and style expertise.

Custom 1966 Chevy Nova interior.

Some typical questions asked by sales representatives will help define the finished product. For example, the TMI team needs to know what type of vehicle the customer has, what the goal is (repair, repair, full customization, etc.), and what modifications have been completed or planned to be incorporated into the build. Many of these can have a huge impact on the installation of many internal components. The mini bathtub will affect the rear seats, and the modified transmission channel will affect the use of the front seats and/or console. The team asked about the location of the shifter and whether the dashboard was original or customized.

"Of course, the buying process is an important part of the sales representative's work, but this part only takes 20 to 30 minutes," Ross explained. "The order has been processed, but if there are further questions, the order will be saved, and material samples can be sent to the buyer to help them make a decision."

"Seats constitute the vast majority of the sales representative's first problem," Ross added. "This is the question most frequently asked by customers when starting interior construction." Although the seat is the beginning of the construction process for most home garage builders, it is important to consider the entire theme of car construction.

Ross points out: “Our sales representatives remind customers that it’s easier to think about the entire interior at once than a few months later.” “This has multiple purposes. First, when ordering in sets, the materials are more consistent. In addition, bulk orders are free of shipping. This will have a big impact on the overall construction."

The interior of the Fox Body Mustang.

TMI representatives are known for respecting customer decisions and they will record any further customer interactions in detail. This is why the company is highly regarded in the aftermarket automotive industry.

The interior design of the car should include the factors we mentioned earlier. Factors such as comfort, beauty, entertainment and safety should all be taken into consideration. It's easy to fall in love with the look you see in the photo, but the shortcomings of this look are rarely obvious. This is what the sales representatives and their years of experience bring to the conversation.

Chevrolet Bel Air with red interior.

Some customers do not know the difference between the various seat types provided by TMI, or the characteristics of the different seats. Some are flatter, just like the original OEM version, while others have higher cushions and a more contoured feel. In terms of comfort and personal preference, the difference can be significant. Sales representatives can highlight differences and make recommendations based on customer preferences.

Will customers choose leather, automotive-grade vinyl, or fabric? TMI seats can use a variety of material combinations to meet your needs and preferences, and the final design depends entirely on you and the pattern you choose. Once again, TMI sales representatives will ask questions and provide suggestions based on years of experience.

The rear passenger area of ​​the silver 1969 Camaro.

When it comes to car interiors, the interior that makes car owners the happiest and makes others want to ride in the car is the most suitable interior for this situation. It takes a team to reach this level of perfection. For more information about TMI automotive products and its various automotive interior series, please visit www.tmiproducts.com to visit them online.

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