stained headliner needs a clean

Peterjohnbull · Nov 24th, 2018, 13:39

Hi All

Back for some more advice!

How do I clean a stained headliner? It is on the wooden frame, but not in the car, so it is easy to get at and I can be more free with obnoxious fume from nasty chemicals.

The headliner is a rather pale cream.

Cheers

Pete

Army · Nov 24th, 2018, 15:55

I would first try normal upholstery cleaner - from a reputable brand.

If it is stained with nicotine then you may as well kiss it goodbye - still worth giving it a go regardless.

Seeing as it isn't fitted to the car you have the best chance of doing a good job. Work on small areas and make sure you don't get it too wet - don't scrub try to dab rather than wipe - and support the underside so you don't start to make wavy sags

red122 · Nov 25th, 2018, 20:49

Im not sure about headlining but I've cleaned soiled old sun visors with swarfega and a nail brush and they come up a treat

Nov 24th, 2018, 13:39	#1
Peterjohnbull VOC Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2021 11:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buckland, Oxfordshire View Photos By: Peterjohnbull	stained headliner needs a clean Hi All Back for some more advice! How do I clean a stained headliner? It is on the wooden frame, but not in the car, so it is easy to get at and I can be more free with obnoxious fume from nasty chemicals. The headliner is a rather pale cream. Cheers Pete __________________ 1965 P1800S in Lovely Original Light Blue

Nov 24th, 2018, 15:55	#2
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	I would first try normal upholstery cleaner - from a reputable brand. If it is stained with nicotine then you may as well kiss it goodbye - still worth giving it a go regardless. Seeing as it isn't fitted to the car you have the best chance of doing a good job. Work on small areas and make sure you don't get it too wet - don't scrub try to dab rather than wipe - and support the underside so you don't start to make wavy sags __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Nov 25th, 2018, 20:49	#3
red122 Master Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 11:52 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	cleaning headining Im not sure about headlining but I've cleaned soiled old sun visors with swarfega and a nail brush and they come up a treat

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