How to clean off headliner

[imported_RedlineIRL]

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?

[Ron Ketcham]

Go to WalMart and buy a clothing lint remover roller.

[AquaHawk]

+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.

[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

[Concourswanna b]

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.

[imported_RedlineIRL]

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




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

[carguy86]

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

[David Fermani]

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.

[Ron Ketcham]

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.

[David Fermani]

And the cabin air filter too!

[nushine31223]

Folex does wonders on super nasty headliners

[dyjdtjjian]

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