TMI Products Announces 2025 TRIM Awards Winners at SEMA

The SEMA Show is packed with incredible builds, but TMI Products wants to make sure you look inside them. The company has officially crowned the winners of the 2025 TRIM Awards, wrapping up a nationwide search for the best automotive interiors in the business. After spotlighting vehicles across the country on the TRIM Road Tour, the judges selected the final champions in Las Vegas, showcasing craftsmanship that rivals any exterior paint job.

Best TMI Car

Cristopher Cairo grabbed the top spot for cars with his sinister 1970 Chevy Camaro. The build embraces a “triple black” aesthetic, and the interior matches perfectly. Cairo used a full suite of TMI products, including Pro Series Low Back seats featuring CNC-sewn Double Diamond inserts, to complete the blackout theme from the door panels to the back seat.

Best TMI Truck

Justin Fields showed everyone how to update a classic pickup without ruining the vibe. His 1972 Chevy C10 won this category using the Cruiser Classic Collection. The bucket seats, dash pad, and console are all finished in a warm “511 Brown,” giving the truck a cohesive, refreshed look that honors its vintage roots.

Best SUV or Wagon

The K5 Blazer is an icon, and Brandon Burrell’s 1977 model earned the hardware here. He built a custom, modern cabin using Snowden seats and high-end Apex leather. With upgrades like Dakota Digital gauges and a Billet Specialties steering wheel, it’s a perfect mix of utility and luxury.

Best Full Interior

Jason Engel’s 1969 Mustang Fastback is a carbon-fiber masterpiece, and the interior keeps up with the high-tech exterior. This car debuted TMI’s new Pro Series SS2 Race Style seats, wrapped in Apex Leather and suede with silver carbon fiber stripes. From the headliner to the trunk kit, every inch uses TMI components.

Most Creative Interior

Steve Strope is known for thinking outside the box, and his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner proves it. He combined 1970s Mopar design language with high fashion, using a dashboard modified from a ’66 Fury and leather printed with a pattern from a Robert Graham dress shirt. It’s a wild, thoughtful mashup of styles that earned the creativity award.

Best Color Matching Interior

Matching an interior to the exterior paint is an art form, and Miguel Gomez nailed it with his 1955 Chevy 3600. The judges loved how the contemporary upholstery design tied directly into the truck’s exterior color, creating a seamless visual flow from the outside in.

Best Custom Car Interior

Rick Maharaj turned a 1962 Impala into a concept car. The interior features a symmetrical double-dash layout and a Porsche-inspired Bordeaux leather finish. With bronze accents and 3D-printed components throughout, the cabin is a stunning example of modern fabrication techniques applied to a classic Chevy.

Best Custom Truck Interior

Karl Schulman’s “Mjolnir” 1953 Chevy truck is a race-inspired beast with a cabin to match. The interior uses TMI Race Style seats covered in unique “Root Beer” Apex leather. The door panels even mimic the louvers found on the tailgate, showing a level of detail that set this build apart from the pack.

Fan Favorite Interior

The internet voted, and Chris Pate’s 1995 Chevy Tahoe came out on top. This SUV embraces the 90s sport truck style but updates it with modern materials and a massive audio system by MTI Automotive Designs. It’s an unapologetic throwback that resonated with enthusiasts online.

2025 TRIM Awards: Best of Show Champion

When the dust settled, Mikey Dascoli stood alone at the top. His 1969 International Scout secured the Best of Show title and the steering wheel trophy. The judges were blown away by the flawless execution, noting that while the materials were premium and modern, the interior perfectly respected the Scout’s original, rugged character. It captures exactly what the 2025 TRIM Awards are about: elevating a vintage platform without losing its soul.