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Phreddy
17-10-2008, 09:53 AM
G'day All.

I have a little hassle with the headliner in my VZ - anthracite interior, headliner is a light grey fabric. I'm not sure how they got there (bloody kids....), but there are a couple of grubby marks in a couple of spots.

I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to use to get these marks out. I'm not really sure what it is, but it's dark in colour - I guess it's typical grime that young-uns get on their hands. I want to be real careful that I don't simply spread it around more!

I bought some of that foamy "interior cleaner", that's touted as a solution for fabric and so on, but on reading the directions more closely it mentioned not to use it on hard plastics, and headlining! :mad: Are they maybe referring to the older style vinyl headlining??

Any suggestions? Cheerz! :thumbs:
Car Care Products
21-10-2008, 03:55 PM
Hi mate,

I would try the 303 Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner:
http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/fabric_cleaner
If using it to spot clean I would try it watered down first as it is strong.

The next step would be K2R stain remover which is a great at removing persistent stains:
http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/speciality_brands/k2r_stain_remover

Cheers Greg
Car Care Products
28-10-2008, 11:32 AM
Hi Mate

I would recomend 303 Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner. If sprot cleaning I would try using it watered down first as it is a strong cleaner.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/fabric_cleaner

It is a great interior cleaner and is safe on just about everything but as always it's advisable to test it first.

Cheers Greg
Dan_
28-10-2008, 04:35 PM
I bought some of that foamy "interior cleaner", that's touted as a solution for fabric and so on, but on reading the directions more closely it mentioned not to use it on hard plastics, and headlining! :mad: Are they maybe referring to the older style vinyl headlining??

Any suggestions? Cheerz! :thumbs:

No the solvents will melt the glue and it will fall down!

Go with the 303. Dont spray it straight on though. Spray it onto a damp microfiber then blot the stains with it
Phreddy
30-10-2008, 08:54 AM
Thanks fellas!

Hmmmm - never thought about that aspect Dan - good advice.... ;)

Cheerz!
DaveHAT
30-10-2008, 10:58 AM
http://threadsandthings.com.au/store/products/vs189537/vs189537-gr366.jpg

Best stuff I've ever found for removing ANY type of stains from any type of surface.

Cheap as chips to buy and works a treat. I've used it on the headliner in my wagon and zero issues.
Dan_
30-10-2008, 11:13 AM
Where do i get some of this "exit" you speak of Dave
VooDoo
30-10-2008, 01:22 PM
Where do i get some of this "exit" you speak of Dave


Coles

(damn these ppl giving away my secrets)
Dan_
30-10-2008, 03:30 PM
Thanks oh great confused one
Scotty
30-10-2008, 04:06 PM
next we will be cleaning the rims with 'Easy Off BAM!' :chuckle:
VooDoo
30-10-2008, 04:13 PM
ssshhh scotty, ill be out of work at this rate (btw, it works well on brake dust)
Phreddy
31-10-2008, 10:41 AM
LOL!! :D

Thanks for all the input Fellas, the "Exit" stuff might be worth looking at. (might pick up some of that BAM muck too!) ;)

Have a good weekend - Later!
Phreddy
06-11-2008, 02:35 PM
Hmmmmm - checked out my local Coles (Cambridge Gardens - near Penriff), and couldn't find the "Exit" stuff. (went up and down the cleaning products aisle a few times....)

What is it? A solid like soap, liquid, impregnated cloth... And where might it be if not in with the other cleaning products??:dunno:

Thanks again fellas...
BLK 1T
06-11-2008, 02:45 PM
Gday Phreddy
Got another idea for you. Just get the headlining recovered - not as exxy as you might think. I had a VS ute one done recently for $60, I removed and refitted it but the trimmer would have done for me for $120 all up. Doesnt take long to do - couple of hours max.
AA Motor Trimming at Granville - won't hurt to call and ask.
Phil
WOMBIE
06-11-2008, 04:22 PM
That's a great idea Phil thanks for the tip........might go black this time :yep:

:cheers:

Darren
DaveHAT
06-11-2008, 07:44 PM
Hmmmmm - checked out my local Coles (Cambridge Gardens - near Penriff), and couldn't find the "Exit" stuff. (went up and down the cleaning products aisle a few times....)

What is it? A solid like soap, liquid, impregnated cloth... And where might it be if not in with the other cleaning products??:dunno:

Thanks again fellas...

Hey Phreddy,

It's a soap bar much like the old sunlight soap if you're old enough to remember it.

Try some hardware stores (esp HOME hardware) that's where I found it last time.

:)
Phreddy
06-11-2008, 09:32 PM
Hey, thanks Dave - yeh, I remember Sunlight soap well! (my Nanna used to wash my mouth out with it when I "slipped" from time to time!) ;)

I'll check the hardy's and go from there.

Thanks for the suggestion Phil, but really it's only a couple of spots that I want to tidy up. That's certainly worth considering down the track though.

Thanks again to all - lurve these forums! :driving:
Stevie_D
30-12-2008, 07:17 PM
I had mine steam cleaned for $20 and worked a treat :yep:
WOMBIE
30-12-2008, 07:35 PM
I had mine steam cleaned for $20 and worked a treat :yep:

And I actually have a steam cleaner and never gave it a second thought :doh:

Thanks for reminding me :o