Cleaning stained headlining , any ideas ??

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simonhorton · #1 Post by **simonhorton** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:57 pm

Hello All,
I want to clean up my headlining as it is stained by the doors ( brown water marks etc )

Any suggestions what to use please

Many thanks

Karlos · #2 Post by **Karlos** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:31 pm

Apparently if you paint it with vinyl silk emulsion, same stuff as you would use in the house, it comes up like new.

Toledo Man · #3 Post by **Toledo Man** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:39 pm

I've done this on mine. Take a look at my "resto" thread. Any vinyl silk emulsion will do. You will need at least 2 coats.

markas · #4 Post by **markas** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:50 am

The brown marks are usually from the original factory adhesive. They were like it from new! As the previous poster suggests, vinyl silk emulsion paint is the way to go.

grifterkid · #5 Post by **grifterkid** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:38 am

The vinyl silk idea seems superb but has anyone had any experience of it peeling off at all...?!

Personally I'd try and clean the headlining first with a stiff nail brush and a solution of warm water and 'Stardrops' multi-purpose cleaner.

Make sure you cover the seats and other surfaces first though just in case!

simonhorton · #6 Post by **simonhorton** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:49 am

Hi
Thanks for the information , I'll try that way as well

Thank you

Flyfisherman · #7 Post by **Flyfisherman** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:23 pm

Simon

Done a couple of years ago - still looking good.

I used a felt pad rather than a roller - less chance of getting white spots all over the interior.

Paul

simonhorton · #8 Post by **simonhorton** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:22 pm

Hi Paul,
The headlining looks great

What sort of paint and felt pad did you use ?

Simon

Flyfisherman · #9 Post by **Flyfisherman** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:36 pm

simonhorton wrote:Hi Paul,
The headlining looks great

What sort of paint and felt pad did you use ?

Simon

Simon

Emulsion paint - same paint the you paint the ceiling or non wall papered walls.

Felt pad - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harris-Taskma ... 1239673420

Paul

simonhorton · #10 Post by **simonhorton** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:53 pm

Hi Paul,
Many thanks mate
Simon

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