Cleaning headliner and visors

[1 GRAND]

What do you guys use to clean the headliner and visors?

I just have a few dirty spots on the visors nothing bad. I am afraid to use anything much because of previous experiences on my old ZJ with it pulling the headliner loose.

[B.P.O.D]

bump im curious too

[Martyp]

I have used Chemical Guys Fabric Clean & Lightning Fast Stain Extractor.

Fabric clean worked good on the Jeep (just used to freshen up really after I got it).

Lightning fast stain extractor worked great on my dads ML which had a juice stain on the passenger visor/headlining surround area.

In your case, I'd choose Fabric Clean, dilute 1:10.

I also spray the cleaner on a MF, then carefully wipe the areas with the saturated cloth turning when it becomes dirty. Make sure you don't soak the headliner or problems can occur...

Hope that helps?

[B.P.O.D]

thanks marty!!!

[blackpepper]

Great info, Marty.. I've been reluctant b/c I'm afraid water or any other solvent will add to the stain so I guess everything is good in moderation when cleaning the headliner?

[Scottina06]

on the WK headliner....I have been successful with just a slightly dampened microfiber and a dry microfiber. Just rub until the dirt/stain is gone and then dry with the dry microfiber. Woolite is good for a stubborn stain.....just do the same except add the woolite to the first mircofiber(sparingly) and rub till the stain disapears. then rinse with a clean damp microfiber and then dry.

[Martyp]

No worries guys.

Ryan, you are exactly right about moderation. When I said saturate the MF, I really mean so that it just feels damp.

I would also try 'patting' the MF over the stain rather than rubbing the headlining. Also give it a few pats with a dry MF when your done.

[B.P.O.D]

straight woolite or dilluted with distilled water scott?

[Scottina06]

straight......its very, very gentle. Use common sense and dont saturate the cloth....just a dab

[1 GRAND]

Thanks alot for the help guys. I was just afraid to try anything, even water. I will report back next time I clean her up and get a few pictures.

[DetailedImage.com]

Very simple and highly effective on just about anything fabric and vinyl -303 Cleaner & Spot Remover - 32 oz (http://www.detailedimage.com/303-M2/Cleaner-Spot-Remover-P15/32-oz-S1/). I use it all over my car, home and clothes. If you want an awesome value get the concentrate of the same exact cleaner - 303 Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner - 32 oz (http://www.detailedimage.com/303-M2/Fabric-Vinyl-Cleaner-P11/32-oz-S1/). You can dilute this up 10:1 and get outstanding results and value.

Greg @ DI

[Scottina06]

thanks for the recommendation Greg

[Denny boy]

haha i use the steam cleaner, its worked great so far. i know it may mess up the liner buts its going to get recoverd soon anyway im thinkin black swead.

[2008hemi]

i use laquer thiner on my visors just gota use a very little or else off comes the glue n u gota bigger problem than a stain lol id say have a local detaling shop do it unless ur confident

[1 GRAND]

i use laquer thiner on my visors just gota use a very little or else off comes the glue n u gota bigger problem than a stain lol id say have a local detaling shop do it unless ur confident


My god, I would never use thinner on the interior of my vehicle. I do all of my detailing work myself.

[AB Jeepster]

OK.. I didn't read this thread before I tried to clean a stain from the headliner... so the stain from the dogs (u dirty minded colleagues with Jeeps :lol: ) is gone, but now I have a bigger area that is darker than the rest of the headliner. I used turtle wax fabric cleaner... Now what do I do... Looks like hell....:eek::eek::(

[Scottina06]

is it still damp?

[AB Jeepster]

could be.. it was this a.m.

[Scottina06]

use a dry microfiber and try to draw some of the dampness out or it may leave a product stain

[B.P.O.D]

^^^ yes def take the moisture out as much as possible!

i had recent success cleaning a headliner with a microfiber slightly damped with apc+ 10:1 ratio...

[AB Jeepster]

K... shall try it

[AB Jeepster]

gone.. thanks