Headliner stains need gentle, low-moisture cleaning, too much liquid dissolves the glue and the headliner sags.
Why headliners are tricky
The headliner fabric is glued to a foam board. Soaking it, the mistake most DIY attempts make, dissolves the adhesive and leaves a sagging, bubbling headliner.
How we treat stains
- Identify the stain, smoke film, fingerprints, drink splashes
- Use minimal moisture with the right cleaner
- Blot and lift rather than scrub
- Dry with airflow
Smoke film
Yellowish headliner film from smoke usually comes with odor too, we treat both together.