desertmike680

Hey guys,
so whats the best way to clean out head liners? Mine has turned grey and looks horrible! With that, I Googled it and a few sites stated getting fabric cleaner, a microfiber cloth in which spraying the cloth not the ceiling works best.

What do you guys think?

Thanks!

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iTrader: (2)

Cleaning headliners is just like cleaning any other fabric in terms of what tools/products you need... however you need to be sure to keep the fabric as dry as possible.

Unlike your carpets and floor mats that sit on the ground, your headliner is held together by a layer of adhesive which holds the fabric to the substrate beneath it. If this adhesive is effected by the cleaning, your fabric will begin to sag. This would require you to drop the headliner, pull all the fabric, reapply adhesive, and try your best to put the fabric back on...... not something you want to do


I personally prefer to use steam on headliners whenever possible. If that isn't an option, your previously mentioned idea of applying cleaner to a towel and wiping the area is a good choice.

(Remember to always test new chemicals in an inconspicuous area and monitor them as they dry before tackling a larger, more visible area)

Zach McGovern
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Victory

Folex sprayed on a microfiber cloth. light agitation. follow up with a dry microfiber.

rj8dan

Foelx works great. Try also not to saturate the headliner. Clean it as quick as possible.

MaQG37

iTrader: (4)

I tried Folex this past weekend on dirt stains. I had fingerprints near the seat belt area from getting in and out of the car while wrenching on it. Folex sprayed onto a microfiber got it 100% out, good as new.

ANMVQ

iTrader: (13)

As in Folex carpet cleaner, I can get this at lowes