SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, OR

Reviews about SMS Auto Fabrics

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  January 02, 2019, by Gabriel A.
  I've read reviews everywhere about SMS and was VERY hesitant to do business with them. I'm in South Florida and restoring a 1951 Mercury coupe as original and stock as possible. About 3 years ago I contacted the few auto interior fabric businesses that are open. SMS was the ONLY one with the EXACT material I needed. When I contacted them in January 2017, they told me they still had the material, but the price had gone up from $89 to $99/yard. Being hesitant and skeptical, I shopped around again. I found something close to original from a 90s Cavalier, but not EXACT as original. It was almost the same price as SMS, so I decided to take a chance with SMS. I only wanted to order the part of the seats with the patterned material - not the solid color portions, since I think I can get the plain material anywhere. The lady who answered was cordial, but pretty much strictly business - not much small talk. I think her name is Kelly. I didn't know how many yards I would need so she suggested 8 yards as typical. I added 2 yards for error (10 yards total) which Kelly mentioned some people do to be safe. I provided my credit card info. During my brief conversation, I asked if the material was NOS (66 years old, but new) or if SMS actually manufactured the material. She said they manufactured it NEW, and it would be perfect with no age spots, stains, tears, bugs, old smell or brittleness. About 3 weeks to a month later the new material arrived. I have never dealt with interior fabrics, but I have to admit it's BEAUTIFUL. It is EXACTLY as original. The fabric is thick and seems durable. My perception is that it's high quality. The surface is even "ribbed" - when you run your fingers on it, you can feel the grooves - just like original. I'm very impressed and pleasantly surprised. It made my confidence go up with SMS. I will be ordering the rest of the interior soon, and will keep this review updated. I wanted to share my positive experience. PS. I inquired about door panels. They said they needed my originals as a blue print, and that they were 12-15 months backed up. The problem is that my door panels are completely deteriorated. I guess an interior specialist will have to make them.