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The Autoglym brand was founded in 1965 by a UK Motor Trade entrepreneur Dennis Barley who developed a unique system for renovating used car paintwork. There were 11 products in the original range, including polishes, a sealant, a paint renovator and glass, interior, engine and wheel cleaners.
A Halfords in Kirkstall, Leeds (2006). Halfords was founded by Frederick Rushbrooke, in Birmingham in 1892, as a wholesale ironmongery. [3] The company takes its name from Halford Street, named after the physician, Henry Halford, in Leicester, where Rushbrooke opened a store in 1902 and started selling cycling goods.
wetting back- semi-processed leather is rehydrated. sammying - 45-55%(m/m) water is squeezed out the leather. splitting - the leather is split into one or more horizontal layers. shaving - the leather is thinned using a machine which cuts leather fibres off. neutralisation - the pH of the leather is adjusted to a value between 4.5 and 6.5.
An artificial leather bag strap, made from plastic. Artificial leather, also called synthetic leather, is a material intended to substitute for leather in upholstery, clothing, footwear, and other uses where a leather-like finish is desired but the actual material is cost prohibitive or unsuitable due to practical or ethical concerns.
Halfords Autocentre in Newport, Isle of Wight in March 2012. Nationwide Autocentre was founded in January 2001, as a former subsidiary of Lex Autocentres, owned by Lex Service plc when it was under the leadership of Andy Harrison. Since 1999, these were part of the RAC's motoring division, when it was bought by Lex.
They are named for the latigo leather used to create them. They are traditionally burgundy in color. Latigo is frequently manufactured in weights of 8-12oz, appropriate for use in belts and straps for bags and cases. Lighter latigos in the 3-7oz range are also manufactured, although in smaller quantities.
Chamois leather is widely used for drying and buffing vehicles after washing. Small pieces of chamois leather (often called "chamois cloth") are commonly used as blending tools by artists drawing with charcoal. [16] The leather blends the charcoal more softly and cleanly than the artist's fingers, which can leave smudges. [17]
Seton Company, Inc. or the Seton Leather Company of Pennsylvania (SEPA) [1] is a former manufacturer and supplier of leather products—and later brand [2] —for automotive interiors. [3] The company was founded in 1906 [3] by German tanner [4] Joespeh Kaltenbacher [5] and was one of the largest leather suppliers for automotive upholstery. [6]