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Old 06-17-2011, 10:51 AM
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Cleaning the headliner

I had a soda explode all over the hatch and headliner. Whats the best way to clean it without damaging the headliner?
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 07:20 PM
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a standard carpet foam type cleaner. spray on the rag not the headliner.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:57 PM
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Sorry 2 hear about that:

Try Resolve stain remover i've had good results w/ it. Spray and blot = gone


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Old 06-17-2011, 10:31 PM
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Thanks guys!
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 10:51 PM
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cleaning is too much work. just re-wrap it!
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 05:22 PM
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I also exploded all over my head liner, Its freaking everywhere. Please help me, im embarressed
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 06:33 PM
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Ummm. Awkward.
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 07:25 PM
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Ummm. Awkward.
You don't have that problem eh -;
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 07:50 PM
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Bit of self control goes a long way.
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 10:10 PM
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headliner fabric isnt that strong. it will get all tore up if you scrub. just rewrap it
 
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Old 08-08-2012, 10:36 PM
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Well I recommend a soft microfiber cloth and some warm water.....blothching and patience.
 
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:57 AM
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And actually my trick has been Mr. Clean magic erasers. If that doesn't work then hot shot cleaner and more magic eraser.
 
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Old 08-13-2012, 02:04 PM
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I cant seem to get my explosion out. I NEED HELP!
 
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Old 08-13-2012, 10:03 PM
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foaming carpet cleaner worked great for me!
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 11:24 PM
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I used a foam carpet cleaner called tuff stuff. Had to use the whole can but it got most of it out. I just plan on redoing the headliner anyways so I just sprayed it right on the headliner and it didn't damage it. Use a microfiber cloth and some cool water.
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 04:15 AM
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HI dear am newbie here and it's really good and very informative topic's which you discuss about i really appreciate it and thanks for sharing such a useful information and there is no doubt that a standard carpet foam type cleaner. spray on the rag not the headliner.
 
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