Section : Bodywork and Interior

Chassis, bodywork, interior, instrumentation.

Restoration of roof headlinings

Posted By : Paul Addison, 19-Mar-2006, 04:51pm

For those of you who run tin tops, do you know of any product that can restore a dull and stained roof headlining ?. The headlining in my 2000 is okay with no rips or tears.......but its dull, dull, dull with some nasty brown stains in places (probably caused by 40 years of pipe smoke and condensation ! ). I don't really want to spend a lot replacing the headling and would prefer to clean or respray!!! the original if possible. I'd be grateful for any suggestions. Thanks. Paul

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Restoration of roof headlinings

Posted By : Colin Lindsay, 20-Mar-2006, 03:16pm

I'm discovering the delights of cellulose thinners on a cloth, they really remove the dirt but seriously soften the material at the same time. Be very very careful when applying and wash off immediately after with a good interior trim cleaner. I find most trim cleaners insufficient on their own, but at least they don't dissolve the trim...
- Restoration of roof headlinings
  
  Posted By : Paul Addison, 22-Mar-2006, 05:56pm
  
  Thanks Colin. I think I'll give this a go. I'll trial it first on the sun visors and then go from there. Regards. Paul