How to remove grease stain from felt liner?

**Gopher** · 04-20-2008, 10:13 AM

I had some suspension work done on my BMW yesterday, and it appears one of the mechanics left a grimy hand print on my gray felt ceiling liner.

How the heck should I attempt to tackle that?

I was thinking a tide pen or something of that nature... I don`t want to go at it too aggressively, as I don`t want it to start peeling.

Thanks in advance.

**jshillin** · 04-20-2008, 10:22 AM

I`d try a steamer...

**PTRon** · 04-20-2008, 10:27 AM

Try spraying diluted woolite onto a white terry cloth towel. Be as gentle as you can be, you don`t want to saturate the headliner.

**imported_smprince1** · 04-20-2008, 10:46 AM

You might want to try one of the foaming interior cleaners ... these do a decent job of lifting grease stains and they don`t saturate the headliner. More than likely this handprint is only on the surface and not deep into the fabric.

**SuperBee364** · 04-20-2008, 10:56 AM

You shouldn`t have to do *a thing*. I would take that back to the BMW dealer, and *demand* that they replace the liner. If they don`t, take it the BMW regional director. Do not accept a cleaning job. They know better than this!

**imported_Denzil** · 04-20-2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

You shouldn`t have to do *a thing*. I would take that back to the BMW dealer, and *demand* that they replace the liner. If they don`t, take it the BMW regional director. Do not accept a cleaning job. They know better than this!

Seriously, what Supe said... :werd:

**David Fermani** · 04-20-2008, 12:55 PM

Other than having the BMW dealer use a cleaner that will most likely destoy your headliner over time, I`d try a solvent based cleaner to melt away the grease. Pour/spray a little on a cotton towel and wipe. It should make the spot disappear in a few seconds.

Think about this: what happens when you mix water & oil? Then why would you use a water based cleaner to remove a grease stain?

**Gopher** · 04-20-2008, 01:48 PM

I was at a BMW specialist, not the dealer. I generally avoid having work done at the dealer ship, plus I was having after market performance parts installed (KoniFSD/Eibach Pro Kit and beefy sway bars) which they don`t touch.

I went at it a little with a microfiber and some regular water and it seems to have helped greatly. Its a big mark, and it was probably to be expected on a job that dirty, but I`m a little anal about keeping things clean. I already got some ugly marks on my leather earlier this week (my own fault) that are driving me crazy.

**W.S.** · 04-26-2008, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Gopher

I was at a BMW specialist, not the dealer. I generally avoid having work done at the dealer ship, plus I was having after market performance parts installed (KoniFSD/Eibach Pro Kit and beefy sway bars) which they don`t touch.

I went at it a little with a microfiber and some regular water and it seems to have helped greatly. Its a big mark, and it was probably to be expected on a job that dirty, but I`m a little anal about keeping things clean. I already got some ugly marks on my leather earlier this week (my own fault) that are driving me crazy.

Welcome to the widerful world of BMW ownership. Some nights I can`t sleep when I think about all the little things that I have to fix on my car....Ugh!!!!:sadpace::nervous2::nervous2:

It`s okay, I guess that is why we are known as an anal bunch:sosad:sosad:sosad:wavey:wavey:aww:

What model do you have?

Wade