Cleaning the headliner / roof / ceiling

[neeyok]

Has anyone tried to clean their ceiling? I just noticed today some dirty finger prints/hand marks on the inside, right above the passenger door. I know it's bound to happen with people getting in and out of the car. The fabric that the ceiling is made out of is sorta like cloth...but not really. I don't know... I don't want to make it worse (or stain it) by rubbing it in with something. Any ideas?????

[i-VTEC]

Try some multi-purpose automotive cleaners.

[jpaulforte]

how bout some carpet cleaners???

[geogerf]

Yeah, I have finger marks over the driver's side door as well. Have you tried cleaning it yet? What works best?

[geogerf]

i cleaned the dirt using a damp towel with simple green -- looks clean!

[Goodspeed]

Hi There

Cleaning a headliner requires special attention as not to damage the foam backing or delaminate the "water based" glue used on most automitive headliners. Look over the following link for tips to properly clean a headliner: http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?page=interiortrim

[autobuff]

Originally posted by neeyok
Has anyone tried to clean their ceiling? I just noticed today some dirty finger prints/hand marks on the inside, right above the passenger door. I know it's bound to happen with people getting in and out of the car. The fabric that the ceiling is made out of is sorta like cloth...but not really. I don't know... I don't want to make it worse (or stain it) by rubbing it in with something. Any ideas?????

I used Aerosol window cleaner, but It may not be the best thing. What ever you do, don't rub the fabric, dab it, because the fabric will "fuzz up". If that happens a clothes shaver will remove the fuzz. Move the shaver in random directions over the fuzz. It got rid of all the fuzz on my headliner.

[rsxtypes1]

how do i clean the ceilin of my rsx? or wit wat??

[Keith DC5]

Is it soiled or anything? I just vacuum it with a soft bristle brush...

[EternalBlue]

Just soil or stains? Tuff Stuff (can be found at Walmart) can be used on the interior cloth, just test it in a "hidden" area first.

[sosojeff]

just use microfiber towels for your interior.....cleans up great and doesnt leave lint

[Kyte]

hey I want to ask this question and also pretty sure that most people want to ask the same thing too..
I smoke in the car.. therefore the ceiling of my car became yellowish black..
how can I get that back to what it was before?? any ideas??

[JMurphy]

hey I want to ask this question and also pretty sure that most people want to ask the same thing too..
I smoke in the car.. therefore the ceiling of my car became yellowish black..
how can I get that back to what it was before?? any ideas??

Quit, it's a disgusting habit. lol jp

Seriously, I've cleaned mine with a simple carpet cleaner, forget which one I used, but it worked real good. I find most of the dirt and grime comes from leaving the sunroof opened.

[Keith DC5]

Try Oxyclean. It's supposed to take out organic stains but I'm not sure if cigarette smoke counts as "organic" (wine stains, grass stains, etc). It's worth a try though. Just mix some with water in a spray bottle and let it soak into the headliner

[Prodani12]

Seems like the edges of my roof on my Type-S (don't think the roof is any different base?) near the doors are getting dirtier.

Although I don't grab them and they were like that when I bought the car, I would still like to make it as clean as possible.

I have tried cleaning the roof with a liquid vacuum thingy for carpets but that didn't help much as it sprayed water/soap everywhere. In addition, the way the roof is shaped it didn't allow the vacuum part to do its job fully.

Was wondering if you guys had any tips?

I think if I scrub it, it will thread out and look abused.

[Krisen Type-S]

ur talking about the headliner right?

[Tan0116]

50-50 mix (water and Woolite or any delicate fabric detergent) and use a toothbrush to clean. That always works for me on any fabric and carpet stains. Use a water damped towel to clean up the foam after brushing the cleaning solution through.

[Prodani12]

Thanks, I'll try that when I get a chance after my exams.

Yea the headliner.

[Isshinharu]

50-50 mix (water and Woolite or any delicate fabric detergent) and use a toothbrush to clean. That always works for me on any fabric and carpet stains. Use a water damped towel to clean up the foam after brushing the cleaning solution through.
Awesome idea! I got a mark on my headliner that I've been wondering how to get out. Thanks.

[kev1nlam]

Does anyone know how to clean the inside roof of the rsx.. I have some black marks, smears and i'm not exactly sure what kind of cleaner to use for it. What can I use that will no smear or discolor/fade the material>? Thanks./

[Keith DC5]

Not sure about cleaning products but try not to scrub the headliner. The material may "fray."

[NxtLvlRSXtypeS]

Back from the dead......what is the best TECHNIQUE to clean the headliner? Back and forth? I want to avoid fuzzing while still getting it clean the best that I can.

[DC5_mike]

i cleaned the dirt using a damp towel with simple green -- looks clean!
Ok, but did the fabric go frizzi?

Mike

[DC5_mike]

Oups... did not look at the date..

Mike

[DavidIX]

Iv'e been reading up on everything possible and i'm tired to do another search.Plus it comes up as "match not found".

So how are you guys cleaning the top of the car?.Mine looks pretty dirty what should I use?.


Thanks

[eric_r_ho]

Same thing I use everywhere else on the car dude, MF towels..microfiber

[Fat Tony]

Just like the rest of your car on the outside... or do you mean the inside of the car?

[DavidIX]

Yes the INside of the car... I'm sorry about the confusion.

[Fat Tony]

Yes the INside of the car... I'm sorry about the confusion.

I can't remember what the material is right now. Is it fabric or like a vinyl? If it is nonporous, just use a damp cloth and a mild all purpose cleaner. Why is it dirty anyways? Does everybody's head rub against it? Do you smoke? I got it, just tell your girl to keep her feet down when you a fuckin in the back seat. :laughing:

[eric_r_ho]

It's kinda like a webby texture..the headliner is what it's called bro..I don't know what to use to clean it either, anybody? It gets dirty because I always have my windows down

[DavidIX]

Well no it's not that dirty..But i'm a clean freak.

Well actually now that I think about it someone rubbed off a buger!!,yea what the fuck were they thinking!!.Idunno what the material is but it's kinda thin and ruff.

[DavidIX]

It's kinda like a webby texture..the headliner is what it's called bro..I don't know what to use to clean it either, anybody? It gets dirty because I always have my windows down

Headliner>ME

Yea I have my windows down alot and I guess it's getting sometipe of dirt on it or idunno what it is.

[Isshinharu]

I heard if you used a mixture of woolite and warm water with some microfiber it helps... but don't quote me. (also... I would use an old MF cloth because I would assume that material will mess up the MF)

[danieRRrr]

I can't remember what the material is right now. Is it fabric or like a vinyl? If it is nonporous, just use a damp cloth and a mild all purpose cleaner. Why is it dirty anyways? Does everybody's head rub against it? Do you smoke? I got it, just tell your girl to keep her feet down when you a fuckin in the back seat. :laughing:
:laughing: lucky for me I use the passenger seat, footprints wipe off my windshield =p

[DavidIX]

http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/?page=interiortrim

I found this while doing a search.
But what ever you do dont wet the headliner, Iguess this will couse it to hang loose!.

[RSX-Slow]

I usually just take a soft bristle vacuum to it and I'm done with it. But once there was a brown line when I had a big box in the back and it rubbed against the headliner, I just used a damp microfiber towel and rubbed it off.

[rokthetruehiphop]

a 70:30 mix of oxyclean works.. and they have some mixtures of oxyclean on sale at some places too premixed

[Frosty]

Slightly damp cloth with a mild soap is all I use.

You don't want to put on a dripping wet rag since it'll probably soak up.

[RSNEXT]

I use some oxyclean and warm water. The cloth is kept damp not soaking. I was surprised that the headliner gets that dirty.

[DavidIX]

Thanks guys ima go try and see what happenes.

[WAPRNCSS1STYPE]

Never Use Warm Water !!! It Will Relax The Glue On Your Headliner... If You Can Ge It Off With Mf Then Great Otherwise Use 303 Cleaner Then The Protectant...

[JsRSXtypeS]

I was thinking about getting mine covered in gray vinyl. Has anyone done this???

[tiger88]

glad I found this... my roof has a stain on it some how :(

[WAPRNCSS1STYPE]

Seen Many Headliners... Work In Upholstery/performance Shop... Are You Showing Your Car??? You Should Try nova Suede...

[DavidIX]

were can I get this 303 cleaner with protectant?.

[NxtLvlRSXtypeS]

bump...cleaning my headliner soon...

Whats the general consensus on what SPECIFIC product and TECHNIQUE to use?

[DC5_mike]

Haha, my girlfriend was like... Why is your headliner dirty? I'm like.. well baby, it's cuz you like to drive in this car with the sunroof open... I was wondering the same thing about how to clean the headliner...

Mike

[Pugz]

I was in my car the other day and was putting something in my back seat when i noticed the ceiling inside my car is nasty as shit. Likely comes from 40k+ miles of driving with thie windows open and all of FL's lovely buggies. Anyway here are some pictures, looks gross...I'd be embarrased if someone came in my car and was like wtf. What should I try to clean it with?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/Pugz2003/DSCN3233.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/Pugz2003/DSCN3234.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/Pugz2003/DSCN3235.jpg

[RavenDee]

worst thread ever.

if u want it cleaned properly take it to a place where they detail cars.. im guessing..

cuz if u clean it urself its gonna be a mess to do.

[Pugz]

worst thread ever.

if u want it cleaned properly take it to a place where they detail cars.. im guessing..

cuz if u clean it urself its gonna be a mess to do.

never...there is always a way to clean your car yourself...i was thinking of like a carpet cleaning spray or someshit...its cloth up there.

[Frenchy]

I was browsing autogeek earlier, and I came across this

http://www.autogeek.net/wg5000.html

[Pugz]

nice chris...might have to pick that up, after i make my drive up the east coast ofcorse

[Frenchy]

yeah, I'm definately going to have to order a shitload of stuff from them, to fill up my garage lol
...I have yet to build the damn house first lol

[Pugz]

seriously...its really nasty, the pictures don't do it justice. i was like wtf what is that shit!

[Frenchy]

seriously...its really nasty, the pictures don't do it justice. i was like wtf what is that shit!
it gives a pretty good idea yeah
I have one little dirty spot on my headliner that I want to take care of...

[Pugz]

it gives a pretty good idea yeah
I have one little dirty spot on my headliner that I want to take care of...

yea i wish i had one spot...the whole top of my car is covered lol

[seth812]

lol @ the whores in this thread

i would try using some carpet cleaner and a damp microfiber first. Folex is good stuff for the bad stains, or you can buy some regular bissel stuff that you dilute with water to use with carpet cleaners, that would work well.

[sosojeff]

got the same thing happening to my car....im guessing its from driving with windows down and the dust just gets trapped there.

[L.A. Laker's #8]

Yea my ceiling is the same way i just used 3M Scotchgard and that cleaned it off. The towel was all brown after I was done.

[pee-wee]

yea i wish i had one spot...the whole top of my car is covered lol

me too....I think its from smoking for me though....

Im gonna have to take care of this soon...its bugging me...:(

[pee-wee]

Yea my ceiling is the same way i just used 3M Scotchgard and that cleaned it off. The towel was all brown after I was done.


really?...hmmm interesting:thumbsup:

[03K20A2]

well i have had my fair share of dirty headliners...what i like to do is take a water/woolite mixture 6:1 and grab a mf towel, dip it into the mixture, wring it out as much as possible and scrub away

[JaCkaL829]

worst thread ever.

if u want it cleaned properly take it to a place where they detail cars.. im guessing..

cuz if u clean it urself its gonna be a mess to do.

Not always true...

well i have had my fair share of dirty headliners...what i like to do is take a water/woolite mixture 6:1 and grab a mf towel, dip it into the mixture, wring it out as much as possible and scrub away

I agree with Adam the water/woolite mixture will work great. I'd even use warm water. My ceiling is kinda dirty, although not as bad as yours and I started with the water/woolite mixture, it works good. If you don't believe me check out these before and afters of a member on Autopia. :eek:
A little time and effort and you'll get it perfect, no sense in paying a lot of money for a professional to do it. :)
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59381&page=3&highlight=transformation
^Bottom of the page

[seth812]

Not always true...



I agree with Adam the water/woolite mixture will work great. I'd even use warm water. My ceiling is kinda dirty, although not as bad as yours and I started with the water/woolite mixture, it works good. If you don't believe me check out these before and afters of a member on Autopia. :eek:
A little time and effort and you'll get it perfect, no sense in paying a lot of money for a professional to do it. :)
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59381&page=3&highlight=transformation
^Bottom of the page
wow, that turned out great! i was doing an old maxima today that i couldn't get the headliner clean on, i'm gonna have to try that now.

[GotDc5]

http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59381&page=3&highlight=transformation
^Bottom of the page
o wow, now that i gotta try on my mom's car

[03K20A2]

john, i remember asking him what he used on his headliner...thats a great thread to read

[KansasKev]

Great thread. I have a few spots on my headliner. I will do a before and after pic.

[califasrsx]

same thing on my headliner will try that scotch guard trick

[XxTekkenxX]

hmm im in FL i hope i dont get that mess soon. buh yeh g/l

[RsXsR]

how do u clean the headliner without it falling out

[03K20A2]

i use a mix of woolite and water usually 6:1, take a mf towel, dip it into the bucket, ring it out until its barely damp and scrub away

[RsXsR]

cool thx alot

[trey0988]

I was just wondering if anyone knows the best way to clean the ceiling inside the car was. I drive with the windows down like 95% of the time i drive and dirt and shit just gets it so dirty and shit so i was just wondering if anyone has cleaned it and with what? thanks

[Truckondo]

I used a vacuum cleaner with a basic brush attachment. Worked pretty good too.

[gotBOOST]

how do you guys get the stains out, gotta clean mine too

[trey0988]

yea i have a few stains...and i have no idea where they come from haha...i wonder if there is any type solution you can put on it...i know a rag would NOT be good because it woudl leave behind those lil fuzzes on the roof so...but ill try the vaccum

[mode360]

I remember reading you should use a solution mixture of 6 part water and 1 part Woolite to clean the stains.

[bleon421]

I remember reading you should use a solution mixture of 6 part water and 1 part Woolite to clean the stains.

thats sounds right..im gonna have to try that cuz my roof is dirty as hell from riding with the windows down all the time...ill do it this weekend and repost to tell u the results :thumbsup:

[eye_see_you]

mr clean orange wipes are the miracle for interior cleaning and they do not leave anything behind

[HLY_SHFT]

I remember reading you should use a solution mixture of 6 part water and 1 part Woolite to clean the stains.

That's brilliant. I could never figure out how to clean any of my stuff up there.. I used to just wet a paper towel and pray. :mad: I suppose the Woolite leaves that nice fresh smell, too.

[Game]

mr clean orange wipes are the miracle for interior cleaning and they do not leave anything behind

:iamwiths:

But thats more for the dash, not the ceiling.