Cleaning your headliner?

[Mrs. B]

I was just wondering what everyone uses to clean their headliners? Mine has a couple of smudges, but I don't want to mess it up using the wrong thing.

[6769MOPARS]

Originally Posted by Mrs. B

I was just wondering what everyone uses to clean their headliners? Mine has a couple of smudges, but I don't want to mess it up using the wrong thing.

I'd try a mild soap solution (dish washing soap should do) on a sponge. Sponge gently and wipe with a dry cloth. Be careful and take your time.

Bob

[Bobby]

.....always start gentle and work your way up. So, I'd first try a bit of Fantastik on a cotton rag and rub veeeery gently.

The above suggestion of dish soap sounds good, but is actually the most potentially destructive, b/c you're adding much more water then you need, and then there's the effects of the soap residue (which can stain or leave a ring), as dish soap needs a rinse.

Better living thru chemicals here, the use of something that doesn't require water or rinsing is best. If the Fantastik doesn't work, let it dry overnight, and then go with a touch of WD-40 on a rag.

[Norm201]

I suggest a product called Nature's Magic. Removes almost any stain. A must if you have pets.

[6769MOPARS]

Originally Posted by Bobby

.....always start gentle and work your way up. So, I'd first try a bit of Fantastik on a cotton rag and rub veeeery gently.

The above suggestion of dish soap sounds good, but is actually the most potentially destructive, b/c you're adding much more water then you need, and then there's the effects of the soap residue (which can stain or leave a ring), as dish soap needs a rinse.

Better living thru chemicals here, the use of something that doesn't require water or rinsing is best. If the Fantastik doesn't work, let it dry overnight, and then go with a touch of WD-40 on a rag.

I tend to be very cautious with chemicals. That's also why I said a mild solution. I guess we'll hear all about the results.

[BondiBlue]

Originally Posted by Norm201

I suggest a product called Nature's Magic. Removes almost any stain. A must if you have pets.

My wife is a vet tech and they sell that stuff at their clinic. I've never used it, but she says it works very very well.

[Reddog99]

Originally Posted by Bobby

Better living thru chemicals here, the use of something that doesn't require water or rinsing is best. If the Fantastik doesn't work, let it dry overnight, and then go with a touch of WD-40 on a rag.

WD-40 is for sissies. I have a preference for 75W-140 gear oil.

[Guido-Fiesta]

just some hot soap and water gently, and dry fast and thorough.

[appleinfl]

Ford has issued a TSB for headline spots, apparently there was some manufacturing defect. Just call your dealer and you can get it replaced.

[Rummager]

I saw that TSB and checked my headliner.. I was dreading the worse after seeing some of those issues but I could only find one rustish colored blemish overall....

Not enough to get upset over, if more start appearing I will be addressing it but time will tell!