Cleaning Headliner Product/Procedure?

[XLNTShine]

I need some help cleaning the headliner area on a 06 Ford Fusion. The drive B pillar trim and head liner are dirty and stained from what looks like a smoker riding with the window cracked in the rain. You can see the run marks of the water visible on the plastic trim. I cleaned the trim with some OPC and hit it with a vapor steamer. Then I cleaned the trim again with some Megs Interior Detailer. I was afraid to get the cleaners on the headliner or go crazy with the steamer because I did not want to break down the adhesive/glue bonding the headliner material to the backer. Does anyone have any tips for getting the dirt out or off a headliner? And products you have used or tools would be great!!

William

[SeaJay's]

I try to not use a steamer on the headliner if I can avoid it. I may spot clean on the headliner with steam. I typically take a MF and spray some APC on it and wipe the headliner.

[Finemess]

Same as SeaJay, I spray APC on a white terry towel and wipe down. That way you can see what you clean off.

[XLNTShine]

I will give it a go! Didnt want to have it look bleached out. I would guess the OPC at a 3:1 Ratio would be ok?? and here is a stupid question, at 3:1 its 3 parts water to 1 part OPC right? I would figure most products are water/product correct? Thanks!

[2SLICK4U]

I try to not use a steamer on the headliner if I can avoid it. I may spot clean on the headliner with steam. I typically take a MF and spray some APC on it and wipe the headliner.

[Cruiser57]

I agree with SeeJay. You may want to try some Resolve Triple Action. I've had good luck with it. You can get it at Walmart.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I will give it a go! Didnt want to have it look bleached out. I would guess the OPC at a 3:1 Ratio would be ok?? and here is a stupid question, at 3:1 its 3 parts water to 1 part OPC right? I would figure most products are water/product correct? Thanks!

I would not use OPC on a headliner. Use some type of carpet cleaner.

[rwright]

Use Folex. I've cleaned several headliners with it. No residue, no smell, and doesn't change the feel of the fabric.


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[IID]

I've used UISG for headliners,works well.

[LuxuryMobile]

I you decide to use an APC, I would dilute it more then 3:1. Try maybe 10:1.