Grease on the headliner

[Gt3454]

Yup, I did it.

I'm looking for any advice to get the greasy smears off the headliner without destroying it. Advice for anyone out there needing to drop their headliner.... clean gloves.

[stolenheron]

there is a guy on here who specializes in headliners....i can't remember his user name though. search "headliner" and i'm sure he will pop up.

[LandyII]

HeadlinerExpress is his name

[Elemental]

Brake cleaner.

[HeadlinerExpress]

Brake Cleaner !!! I cant Recommend that or even consider anyone else using it either.

Brake Cleaner will not only remove the Grease but do long term Damage to your Headliner Material, Brake Cleaner is made with "Acetone" and other "Methanol Solvents" that are designed for Heavy Duty Cleaning of Brake Dust and other Brake Parts.

1) From the Manufacture the Cloth is on about a 16th of a inch thick like a sheet of paper in thickness Laminated (Glued) to a 1/8th inch Foam Backing that makes up your
Headliner.

a) Cleaners like Brake Cleaners with Acetone are too Strong!! and chances of De- laminating the Factory Glue between the Cloth and Foam Backing are fairly likely and costly to take that chance, Considering a New Headliner Replacement may cost as much as $1000 to install. Depending on your make,model & Local market.

MY Recommendations:

I would be contacting a Reliable Detail Shop, someone that is "seasoned" in their Business, not someone that just started a Detailing Business and printed up some business cards and now say's their Detailer.


The products we use are formulated for professional use only and not intended for sale to the general public.

(Make sure you ask for a : (Drycleaning Type Spotter)

If your local here in the Central Florida Market i can Recommend several reliable shops that can help you.

Bill

[Gt3454]

Brake cleaner? hahaha


I'm up in New Hampshire. As much as I'd love to come to central FLA, kinda tough for just getting my headliner cleaned. If you can point me in the right direction around here, I'd appreciate it.

[HeadlinerExpress]

Here is a link i found for several Details shops in NH!

Ask them which products they found that they can offer that work on cleaning Light Grease on Headliner Material.

NOT BRAKE FLUID!!!!

We use a product called (Nylon Spotter) its a Drycleaning Type Spotter, Made for Cleaning Headliner Material & Body Cloth.

Hope this Helps !

Keene NH Auto Detailing

Bill

[MileHighRover]

This guy knows his stuff. What a niche market business....smart.

Originally Posted by HeadlinerExpress

Here is a link i found for several Details shops in NH!

Ask them which products they found that they can offer that work on cleaning Light Grease on Headliner Material.

NOT BRAKE FLUID!!!!

We use a product called (Nylon Spotter) its a Drycleaning Type Spotter, Made for Cleaning Headliner Material & Body Cloth.

Hope this Helps !

Keene NH Auto Detailing

Bill

[usedcar129]

I think headliner express is his name. he will help you if you are looking to repair your own headliner and would like to purchase the same materials used by Headliner Express.





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