cleaning headliner and panels (interior cloth)...

[imported_carnut00]

Anyone have any tips on how to do this properly? there are minor stains and maybe some discoloration?

 

[imported_2wheelsx2]

i used mothers upholesrty cleaner and a clean sponge on may light grey headliner and was amazed

 

[imported_Intel486]

I try to use just the foam from the cleaner. You don't want to get headliner's too wet.

 

[mrdetailer]

I heard that carpet or upholstry cleaners can damage the adhesive that keeps cloth ceiling liners up. I thought only vacuuming was possible.

 

[jerry@robs]

I like Turtle Wax Upholstery Cleaner with Odor X...



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showt...11866&highlight=Turtle+Wax+Upholstery+Cleaner

 

[imported_Intel486]

I heard that carpet or upholstry cleaners can damage the adhesive that keeps cloth ceiling liners up. I thought only vacuuming was possible.

You can clean it. You just don't want it to get soaking wet with water.

 

[mrdetailer]

You can clean it. You just don't want it to get soaking wet with water.

so you keep it as dry as possible?

 

[jerry@robs]

Just like any upholstery, you must try to keep it as dry as possible to reduce chances of mold and mildew from forming... The headliner adhesive is quite weak, it's best to keep it dry by using foam-type cleaners or minimal liquid.

 

[imported_Intel486]

so you keep it as dry as possible?

I put some of my interior cleaner in a bucket and hit with a hard stream of water. I then just use the foam. I lightly scrub it with a small, soft bristled plastic brush. I then wipe it with a dry towel and then try to blot off any moisture. After I'm done, then I revaccum the whole headliner. It is pretty much 99% dry by the time I get to vaccuming it.

 

[imported_carnut00]

thanks !