Headliner cleaning

[Rodney Bullock]

I asked the question on the forum a couple of months ago about the staining that was happening with my 41 Stude. I was bent on replacing it. I have been using that "Oxi solve on it. I have cleaned it a total of four times and the stains are almost gone. I mixed the powder in a pump spray bottle and with some resolve I scrub it. The last application did it as the stains are nearly gone. What does the forum use to clean these headliner's? I know what ever it is it must be mild.

[greg g]

at the dealership we just sprayed on all purpose cleaner, agitated where necessary then wet vac'ed the area to pull the dirt out.

[maurice wade]

My gosh man! I have a 47 with original headlining, and I would not even think about cleaning it. I would be afraid it would come apart. Mine is in pretty good shape, I would love to have it cleaned but am afraid what the after effects may produce. M

[Plymouthy Adams]

Rodney, tell me you did save that 60 year old orginal antique dirt?

[Rodney Bullock]

Tim, I have the dirt on E-bay. It's up to 35.00 dollars with 10 hour left:D

M, I know if it is old there is a chance of riping it, Maybe a dry cleaning solution could help.

Greg, that's with regular stains. My stains where very bad with some mice that were "pissed" off:eek:

[Jim Saraceno]

I've used carpet cleaner. It works well, however my headliner has been replaced so I don't have to worry about it coming apart.

[faucet47custom]

I do carpet cleaning for a living, most of the chemicals that are sold to the general public are pretty safe do to a low ph level. The only concern is adding moisture to an aging fabric that has weakened fibers already. Try taking some non-colored dish soap (ajax) and warm water, just a small amount of soap in a quart of water. The soap is strong enough that it will help dissolve the stains without much agitation and will dry out okay. Be sure not to soak the material so you don't leave water marks in the fabric. This also works good on your carpet, but I'm not supposed to tell you that.

[Tom Skinner]

Rodney,

Vacuum the Headliner first with a gentle brush.

Then shampoo with whatever.

When Dry Vacuum again.

Repeat. It cannot be done in one rough scrub, and may be damaged that way.

Really good results will be achieved in a patient fashion.

Tom

[Rodney Bullock]

I agree Tom, you must have patience.