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Detailing: Headliner

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Posted by: 02V8Sport

With all the good detailing threads going around. What cab be used to spot clean my headliner and pillar posts inside of the car w/o scrubbing patches into the fabric?

Posted by: NYC LS8

Replace it all with white Coach leather

Posted by: bklene50

Pull it down and claim you've got the only Lincoln LS Loft Edition.

Posted by: glanga

I just use that blue coral crap with the plastic bristle brush on the end of the bottle. works fine for me. I've gotten cigaratte burns out after some scrubbing from jackasses who sweep their cigs against the a pillar trying to flick the ashes out the window

Posted by: 02V8Sport

I think I may take the headliner out and just put in some floral drapes hung across the roof.

Posted by: pektel

I have one spot I need to remove on mine too. It just seems that material up there is very delicate. Maybe a type of spray cleaner that loosens the soil and you just vaccuum after it dries. I'm not sure what the material is that the headliner is made from, so I don't know if a carpet cleaner like the one mentioned will hurt the headliner material.

Posted by: PatrickSimmons

I usually just cut out the dirty spots with a pocket knife.

Posted by: NHLSV8

oxi clean? I dont know to tell you the truth, but bing gentle is paramount! Maybe a shout wipe and gently rub it

Posted by: PatrickSimmons

I've used a wet cloth to clean some spots out and just rubbed gently.

Posted by: NHLSV8

club soda trick might work..... Shout wipes and I have an undying relationship thanks to the Navy and uniform inspections. I would try those and see what happens. If it doesnt work, wet a soft cloth with clorox 2 and water then wipe again with a soft cloth and just water.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickSimmons

I usually just cut out the dirty spots with a pocket knife.

Never thought of that, good thinking!!

Posted by: gcwimmer

I have go luck with Blue Coral Upholstery Cleaner.

Posted by: KD00LS

Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner (APC), comes in a gallon sized container, color green. Should be able to pick it up at an auto parts store. Cost is around 15 bucks, and it is heavily concentrated to begin with. Dilute 10:1 for a mild solution with water for average spots and contamination, 4:1 for heavier spots. If you are afraid to use a brush on the roof, try using a soft bristled toothbrush or a sponge to aggitate the solution on the stain. Vacuum out with a wet/dry vac.

Posted by: KD00LS

Also, if anyone has any other questions about detailing related stuff, don't be shy to post them in the detailing thread.