how do you clean the headliner?

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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how do you clean the headliner?

has anyone cleaned their headliner before in their rl's? what product do you use and what do you use to clean it? Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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no one knows how to clean it?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I guess I have never had to. What kind of stain is it? Grease, blood, ketchup, etc. Some details might help because I think this a regular synthetic fabric.

Have you tried the dealer or a detailer. I might be careful of using a solvent unless I knew what the fabric was.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Post in the Wash and Wax--click forum and you'll get answers from detailers.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Lacquer thinner is what we use... just don't use much of it and very lightly rub it across the stain or smudge. It is very strong so don't overdo it.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Chas2
I guess I have never had to. What kind of stain is it? Grease, blood, ketchup, etc. Some details might help because I think this a regular synthetic fabric.

Have you tried the dealer or a detailer. I might be careful of using a solvent unless I knew what the fabric was.
there arn't any stains just random dirty spots i guess from people touching it.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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The headliner is a very nice suede like material, but it is a bear to keep clean, it shows everything (at least in tan). You have to go really easy scrubbing, otherwise you'll damage the material and it will look even worse. I'm not even sure where to start, I think Bob is right -- check the detailing forum.

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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I have used a little Spot Shot on a cotton towel. Then dab it on the stain several times. If you rub too agressively it damages the material.
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