When you want the best
Unlike other trim technicians, at Seatco, we're more than part changers. 'Technician' doesn't quite describe it.
We're equal parts mechanic, metallurgist, glassmaker, and tailor. We're artisans, weaving everything together with an eye for the aesthetic.
Why is this so important?
Because every restoration project is unique.
Our team has the breadth and depth of experience necessary to create the perfect match between a particular part and your auto. If it isn't perfect or if no part exists, we'll create one from scratch. For completely unique customizations, our embroiderers can enhance nearly any detail of your interior.
In short, we give you unmatched quality and beauty for your money. We invite you to discuss your ideas and help you accomplish your dream.
Contact us any time to talk. As always, we look forward to talking with you.
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Neal Ailstock has been the owner and operator of Seatco since 1976. In 1970, at age 20, he started work for the previous Seatco owners by sweeping the floors and driving cars to and from dealerships. In 1976, hard work and fortune paid off and he was able to buy the company.
Neal considers himself blessed. He works in an industry he's passionate about and he and continues to be able to restore cars with some of the original employees. With no intentions of ever retiring, Neal and his team have been serving the automotive community for thirty two years and counting.
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Rory Williamson, from Woodbridge, VA has over 34 years of industry experience. It's the most of any on the crew. Among other things, he is a convertible top specialist.
His approach is direct and workmanlike and seems powered by a passion for getting things right. In his own words, he feels passionate about "the ability to take something from nothing and turn it into what it's supposed to be. Making it look like factory gives me a tremendous sense of accomplishment."
When asked about why Seatco and not somebody else, he replied, "We'll take the time to get it right." It's the Seatco way.
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Mike Oss hails from Springfield, VA. With over 25 years of experience, Mike is an expert restorer and customizer.
Mike particularly enjoys the challenge of turning customer ideas into a custom design that exceeds expectations: "When it's complete it's the only thing like that in the world". Talking with Mike, you know how profound this is to him. "I did Jay Schrader's '69 Corvette. It was a complete interior remake; carpets, door panels, seats, headliner. Nothing factory."
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Kwaku Obeng has over 24 years of experience, specializing in sunroofs. Originally from Ghana, Africa, Kwaku loves taking something in disrepair and making it look great.
No job is too big or small. From limousines to Honda Odysseys, Kwaku loves to make things look brand new. "I worked on a Honda Odyssey once. It was a tore-up headliner job - the toughest I've ever done. We finished it nicely."
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Kevin Lee, from Arlington, VA is a glass works specialist. There isn't much Kevin hasn't seen in his 25 plus years in the industry. He once restored a 1963 Volkswagen Bus; "I did every piece of glass in that thing. I put safari windshields in it."
Like other experts on staff, Kevin takes pride in doing all work in-house; "Most shops don't do their own glass. We do. And we have the experience needed to create custom parts that work."