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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:39 AM
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I got caught in one of the UK's recent downpours where the spots of rain are the size of golf *****. I managed to get the hood up (doesn't it take an age when it's raining on your head?!) before getting soaked but the headlining now has numerous water spots. I guess the rain is showing how grubby the material has become over the years so it needs a clean.
Is there a preferred method please?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Your owner's handbook recommends what is called in the US, rubbing alcohol. I tried the rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and almost passed out. Guess I should have used Scotch. I now use the spray brake cleaner which does no damage and instantly evaporates taking any stain with it. Proper ventilation is a must either way.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by test point
Your owner's handbook recommends what is called in the US, rubbing alcohol. I tried the rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and almost passed out. Guess I should have used Scotch. I now use the spray brake cleaner which does no damage and instantly evaporates taking any stain with it. Proper ventilation is a must either way.
Very interesting, portable DryCleaning for the liner.. hmm
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Hi
In the uk I use meths and it works very well.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Smoggy, Can you please share how you apply it? Do you just wet a lint free cloth and rub it out? thanks,

John
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Smoggy, Can you please share how you apply it? Do you just wet a lint free cloth and rub it out? thanks,

John
Yes that's exactly it. You will need a number of clean cloths and don't let the headliner get too wet.

It can take a couple of visits. Letting it dry in between.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Febreeze works well.
 
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