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Hi all. Any idea's on how to get rid of this stain from my roof lining.?
Looks like a rust stain but not sure how it got inside and bleach pads doesn't shift it.

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Try first Mr. Clean Magic erasers.

Wet them then ring out most of the water…Scrub gently as you will be doing the whole headliner.



Last resort.
Spray Brake clean on a rag, not sloppy wet and gently wipe the stain only….
once the stain lifts, then use the magic Erasers to get it all the same color.

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I'll be honest I dont think you'll shift it.

I've just attempted cleaning mine with UPVC cleaner from screw fix which worked brilliantly on the majority of it but I have been reliably informed that the yellowing that these head linnings can suffer will be hard to shift.

Ginger stains are more permanent,  I'm getting a black linning fitted

Current rides:

2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

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Not the answer your probably looking for, but i got sick of my cabby hood getting stained and dirty, so i bought some black pigment dye, stained it perfectly black after 2 coats suits the car 100 times better as the roof lining was the only white thing on the car !!! Looks factory too ,,as i say not the answer you want maybe but a brilliant solution ,il add pictures if you want

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Sounds like a good answer to me to be honest. How easy is it to take the lining off? Is there a guide anywhere on here i can follow?
Personally i prefer a black lining.👍

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I didn't take the lining off I did it in situ really easy doesent drip goes on really nice il put some photos soon

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marcsa3 said

Sounds like a good answer to me to be honest. How easy is it to take the lining off? Is there a guide anywhere on here i can follow?
Personally i prefer a black lining.👍

The headliner is the first thing you put on when doing a hood change.  Spraying it in situ is the only way that I know of to do it without removing
1. The outer skin.
2. The padding Kit
3. The headliner after freeing it from the Bars and Screws and bit that hold it on.

If you do decide to paint it, you need to mask of every thing, and I mean every part that you don't want painted.

The VHS or even Duplicolour Vinyl Dye rattle can paint avail at autostores, works really really well and is very durable…However, before I resprayed my Cabriolets white seats, I cleaned them with hot soapy water, then with Brake Clean on a rag (not sloppy wet but damp) to make the Vinyl a bit sticky and open pores in it.  I Sprayed 2-3 coats on my seats and it held up really well.

Lasted about 7-8 years, I just had to use light cleaners to clean them….


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Hi briano the pigment dye I used is not spray it's a thick gel that you rub on with a sponge it's really thick I had no issues with dripping or it getting on something else it really is good stuff

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Hi dont know if this shows it well but it's a very even colour suits my car really well as I've a sportline interior. Also I did the sun visors as they are also white.

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Thanks Deano, the mrs wants to approve it first so photos and any tips would be great.
What was the dye that you used?

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I've just added some pictures mate

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Repair wizard on ebay £19.95 for 500ml..with the 500ml I dyed my tonneau from blue to black 2 x coats  did a fantastic job.. 2 coats on the roof and some spare

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Just got one ordered Deano, thanks for that.
What did you use to apply it? A sponge?

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Nice one mate towels down if your worried then a pair of washing up gloves. Small sponge and just wipe on circular movements if need be takes 2 coats then the odd touch up you've missed ……its quite thick and goes further than you think …

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Happy days, thanks for that mate. Will let you know how i get on.👍

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I need this for my sun visors, that black head lining looks so much better

Current rides:

2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

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I did my visors mate and my tonneau as it was dark blue when I bought the car.its given excellent coverage on everything. As I said the roof lining was the only white thing on the car .black interior etc …

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Same here and mine is a black edition so I really dont get why its white.

Also associated black head linings with higher quality vehicles or the better spec'd models I.e BMW Msport packages

Current rides:

2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

IMG_20190803_123357.jpg

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Yes mate .I looked into a new black headliner but the fitting is expensive. Thought to myself I'm sure I can dye it .so glad I did I've a sportline interior and it suits in spot on

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Hi Deano. Finally got time to crack on with dying my roof lining.
Just a quick question about the instructions as it says that the dye should be sealed with " leather finish" after the second coat. 1562670607991142303612.jpg
Did you use that as well?

Cheers

Marc

1990 Golf GTI cabrio 1.8i.  DX Engine
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