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    I recently replaced the headliner in my car with a new one purchased from the dealer. I guess from the manufacutring process, there is some fiberglass pieces and other little things stuck to the fabric. What can I use to get this stuff off? I am afraid to vacuum it, due the suction weakining the adhesion of the headliner cloth to the backing board. Another thought was using a piece of duct tape and wadding it in a ball and blotting the headliner, but I am concerned it may leave a sticky reside that will attract more dirt later on.



    Any suggestions on what I can use to clean it off?

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    Go to WalMart and buy a clothing lint remover roller.
    "Logic dictates I have been at this detailing thing way too many years!":wink1:

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    +1 to what Ron Ketcham said! Also, you never want to Vacuum your headliner...ever! So it is a good thing you didn`t. You really want to mess with the headliner as little as possible.

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    They may naturally fall down anyway so don`t mess with them. I had to replace two of them because they naturally fell down over time
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Yeah I don`t vac any part of it unless it really really needs it.

    I think I wrecked a headliner trying to clean it in the mid-`90`s but I forget what car it was.

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    Thanks, I never thought of using a lint roller. Good idea. Will it leave any kind of stickyness behind?



    Quote Originally Posted by Bill D
    They may naturally fall down anyway so don`t mess with them. I had to replace two of them because they naturally fell down over time
    That`s what happened with the original one, time and the summer heat and humidity took its toll on it. I never touch headliners on my cars, but this one looks dirty with all of the fibers attached to the cloth. I have to try something because I don`t see them blowing loose with the windows down

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    How do you clean a headliner when it gets dirty, for example, a can of soda exploded in the backseat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by carguy86
    How do you clean a headliner when it gets dirty, for example, a can of soda exploded in the backseat?
    A slightly damp towel works great. You`d be amazed how much soiling is embedded into your headliner.
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    David, on the money!

    Just one little addition, use two folded "huck or surgical" towels when wiping a headliner. No lint left behind, just wet the first towel, folded and wipe, then with a dry folded huck or surgical towel, wipe dry.

    Like you said, they will be amazed at how much soil is up there.

    That said, well that is where a good part of the "cig"smell is in a vehicle, the nicotine floats up there, the particular species of bacteria feed on the nicotine and create that odor.

    By the way, most detailer forget that the "under the dash-ash tray area" must be treated as well or they are fighting a losing battle.
    "Logic dictates I have been at this detailing thing way too many years!":wink1:

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    And the cabin air filter too!
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    Folex does wonders on super nasty headliners
    Originaly Posted by: camaro5ryan

    CG customer service sucks... Good luck.

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    Any suggestions on what I can use to clean it off?


 

 

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