Headliner Restoration:Stain removal, Spot removal, smoke, discoloration, coffee, soda, water marks!!

This video shows how to remove heavy staining over a large area on a headliner. I show the method, treatment , and technique needed to carefully bring that headliner back to original condition. Even though newer headliner is a bit easier to work with. A certain level of common sense is needed to prevent damage and adhesive fail.
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[@S.I.M.P.L.E.T.O.N]

You can use a large gauge hypodermic needle for a sagging failing headliner. You inject the adhesive in the sagging areas and apply pressure until it bonds. I've fixed several with this method and usually it looks as good as new.

[@eddiefoy3701]

Air mattress propped up to it makes a great 'holder-in-placer'

[@charlesdetailn8514]

Thanks for another great video Brian!!!! That headliner came out looking amazing.thanks for sharing tips & techniques,we really appreciate your videos

[@apexdetail85]

Charles detail N Thanks Carlos! Hope all is well on the West Coast! 🍻

[@Berlin1grunewald]

by far the best video of any detailer here on you tube. you're a master of your trade. double thumbs up

[@RAY_FILET]

Hey, Apex! Ray here :) thanks for the help, friend!...You guys have come to the right place for help. God Bless. Quick side note to everyone- cover your seats etc when you have your car worked on. Considering the amount to grime a mechanic is exposed to, there's no way your car is driving away unscathed.

[@jj1985vid]

Wow absolutely excellent video, instruction, and demo - that car owner is so fortunate to have benefited from your critical thinking and expertise! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffcarson424]

awesome video. good to see you explain and teach things in dirty vehicles. most videos all you see is chemical,and techniques in clean vehicles.

[@apexdetail85]

Jeff ... I dont have a choice buddy... all we get is dirty vehicles! Lol. We like makn em sparkle!!🚘✨

[@NewEra0G]

I said "Dammn theres hope for mines then, I might try this first before seeing a detailer! Amazing job tutorial, definitely worth a donation!

[@apexdetail85]

Absolutely!! just be careful not to over heat or over saturate.

[@NewEra0G]

Apex Detail could I use tide fabric softener? I got coca cola on my headliner just like that! Think I opened a shook bottle trying to relax n got the opposite. I was so heated I never came back to clean because I knew I ruined it...but not anymore lol thanks again!!

[@jeffkelly636]

Thank you for sharing your tips. I don't have steamer so I just gave it a fine mist of water + tide cold and let it set for several minutes. Then I misted it once more and gently wiped with microfiber towels. A heavy rainstorm came while the back tilt was in the up position. When morning came it had already dried a lot looking much better than I expected it would. But with your tips it is completely cleaned up now.

[@wvjaybird5]

Wow! That’s amazing!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Unbelievable job!! I am totally getting Tide and trying your technique for headliners and cloth. That’s something I always have a challenge cleaning. Awesome video!

[@apexdetail85]

Tide has saved me headaches and a ton of 💰💰👍🏻

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

I got tide CWC after this video also!

[@nyk8338]

That’s a great video. Looks like a brand new .

[@kdog3495]

Amazing results! Nice work.

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks! I always enjoy a good challenge!

[@ohiofem44511]

Epsilon exploded all over my headliner and this works. Thanks so much. I used tide and a bottle of peroxide spray along with the downy fabric softner spray. My lil bissell steamer and BAMM. Stains out. Again thanks

[@georgesolomon5696]

Excellent work!!

[@HelloWelcome2024]

excellent video i never thought of using tide . thanks for the great information

[@colinharvey1049]

Another really nice video, informative and well edited. Picked up something new from you again.

[@apexdetail85]

Happy to help Colin!! Thank you!!

[@richardkkirk]

Excellent results yet again, i often use valet pro enzyme odour eater on headliners as it does not react with the glue unlike apc and the like, also gets rid of smells like tobacco very well with either one or two applications, it leaves a nice lemon smell on first using that after the product has worked to no smell what so ever..cheers for another great video.

[@apexdetail85]

Thank you Richard! I think my customers are testing me this year!

[@KiRiMa64]

Wow,the difference is night and day! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markcarrier2475]

Wow Great Job!! Great Video

[@verdantacres4460]

Awesome turn around. I've never seen this thank you.

[@apexdetail85]

My pleasure!

[@ytreece]

This is weirdly satisfying to watch.

[@chipdr911]

happy I found this. detailing a Toyota Camry next week with similar problem. Dr. Pepper explosion.

[@apexdetail85]

chipdr911. That could have been what this was!! Lol. Just keep in mind only a thin layer of adhesive holds up headliner. Dont over saturate the area.

[@juniord6198]

Great job!!! awesome results

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks Junior D!!

[@mudhead31]

Great video!

[@JamesUniv]

Awesome job

[@MrDevante007]

Awesome 👏🏽 job

[@StratOvation]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the recipe for the "Secret pretreating sauce"! Excellent results. New Sub.

[@devynfey]

Thank you so much you are such a life saver

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Came back to watch this video again. Have a headliner to clean in a few weeks so I'm trying to stick to my head there method you use... 3 mitts and 1 bucket and no grit guard... Thanks lol

[@apexdetail85]

Absolutely!!

[@ThaKing313]

The was awesome, you guys did an amazing job.

[@iangatson1235]

What kind of steamer is that?

[@susiestogsdill5075]

Very impressive!

[@KJ-lc1sd]

so with the fabric softener and the tide cold water clean the ratio is 1:1 with water each? Then you mix them together on the application pad?

[@eddiefoy3701]

I thought you missed a spot, but it was on my screen :). Thanks for the tips!

[@gorbulas]

I just used a cloth and bottle of soapy water, did the trick. Removed large area of dried up unknown food, and what looked like cola spray, and misc black marks

[@ESM77]

Impressive work man.

[@apexdetail85]

Thank you Erik! Hope you enjoy the videos! Cheers!

[@katherinecorrell4817]

Brilliant!

[@Lee7017]

Great job on that headliner, wish you were close to me so I could bring you mine lol.

[@susantaylor7634]

Great video. I had a roof antenna leak. Got a water stain now. Wish me luck

[@hollygolightly8048]

Excellent video! Succinct with no baloney beforehand. ❤

[@robertclubs9908]

awesome job

[@louismartinez7772]

Great video Brian. What kinda of steamer did you use?

[@nordicpride9708]

Great video. Question: if you can’t find the Tide cold water clean, will the Tide plus be ok? Thanks!

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

good job...those headliners can be tricky for beginners like me

[@tstarr2399]

Best detailing video yet... all the others end up with the liner failing

[@mr.berrani]

Great job 👍 but what kind of steamer you used?

[@madwax1360]

That turned out great! Customer must have been shocked when they saw it!

[@apexdetail85]

Mad Wax Definitely put a smile on his face... which in turn... made my day. Win, Win!!

[@kieranstephenson3187]

Very interesting, I'm surprised at how well and how easily the stains came out! Great video!

[@debconley2310]

Brian do you have any suggestions for a really tiny burn hole in a fabric headliner?

[@trevorgarcia7801]

Hey Brian, hoping u see this. It seems that Spray9 and Super Kleen are pretty close together in cleaning power. Advantage of Spr9 is that it also sanitizes!! Do u think it should be natural 'go to' product for interior cleaning?

[@Del-Canada]

Hi Brian, would SuperClean do this sort of job also?

[@allisonbasanese9015]

Can't wait to try this on the used car we just bought from a private owner. Very professional. I just hope your excellent videos don't put you out of business!

[@apexdetail85]

Allison .... nobody in my area will clean their own car regardless what information I feed them! Lol. My job security is safe. 😁

[@swm122758]

What steam cleaner do you use? Great job btw!

[@brad9401]

Do you recommend treating a new cars headliner with something like Scotchguard ? My new Lexus headliner is like felt and already has a few spots i think i can get out but it makes me want to protect it going forward, your thoughts?

[@hondafanic0203]

Would something like that work if u have try to glued the headliner yur self n u have glue stains or at the point were u need a new one

[@Captain-Donut]

Really great work, love your channel. Love from the uk Mark Donutmandetailing

[@apexdetail85]

Thank you Mark! Much appreciated!!!

[@lupitaramos9432]

Will that mix’s work for yellow mister?

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Does water/moisture alone loosen the glue holding headliners in place?

[@hafidzrazman5365]

can you do a video on how to remove roof leak water mark on the headliner? i cant find any that seems to work.. thanks man

[@Indoholl]

Good job.. i have a question, how to remove a dent on a headliner? thanks

[@Pablo80198]

I’m new to the channel what type of steamer is it because I have the same problem in my headliner my nephew left a soda in my vehicle and it exploded all over my vehicle

[@sekharreddy7424]

Hi, my headliner left with water stains. Any suggestions

[@veronicableier750]

Can I ask where you are located? I live in California, my daughters car we just bought has wet spots on the headliner I can’t remove

[@nickyfresh6577]

Can you clean watermarks on a headliner that is preferirrated with a steamcleaner

[@chipdr911]

thanks

[@derekferguson2212]

What kind of steamer was used? Is it inexpensive?

[@bluscraps]

Any suggestions for dog hair? Have a great dane and his back rubs the roof. Cant seem to ever get it out.

[@user-fb5uh1ft8w]

What caused the initial water stain because that looks like the water stain that I having issues with now

[@antbankzbruh]

Wish u guys were in southern California, my car looks exactly the same,same interior color too. Soda exploded like a grenade on a hot day, dabbed it with soap and water but waited along time to get it professionally done and they say they couldn't get it out. Lighten up about half way

[@rustidyan3384]

What kind of steamer do you have

[@steph-i-see-you]

Wowww 😌

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I did fire and water restoration in houses for a while,nothing got rid of smoke like Simple Green ,granted it smells weird but nothing I found cuts smoke like it does

[@lacychandler05]

Is this the method you still use? I had 2 cans of cokes blow up in my car summer 2018. Due to health problems I wasn’t able to get out there myself and get it out, and getting it done professionally was several hundred dollars. Do you think it’s been too long? I’ve tried using a towel to clean it, but it’s not getting the job done completely. Can I use a small brush like the kind your would to clean your nails?

[@ginahalloway7111]

I accidently went thru car wash did not know sunroof was open water and wax got on headliner? What do I do? Thank you

[@paulacorrea8376]

Can it remove pepper spray stain ? That reddish coral color

[@Robbo29292]

What is the steamer you use?

[@xanderpage7622]

Thanks for the vid great results , what steam cleaner model do you use ?

[@apexdetail85]

This was the Rhino VS900

[@nyk8338]

How do I clean a febreez stain in my headliner.

[@nyk8338]

How do I repair a small cigarette burn in the headliner of a car I bought.

[@thomaspaine8545]

What a fantastic job sir. Well done. How long did that project take? Thanks

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks Thomas. ! A little less than two hours....I believe...it was some time ago.

[@tawannagreen9453]

What’s the name of the product that u putting on it

[@4G12]

Thanks for another greatly informative video. BTW, what do you think is the best way to clean cardboard headliners?

[@apexdetail85]

That will depend largely on what is causing the stain or discoloration

[@4G12]

Apex Detail The headliner itself is most likely cardboard since one part of it's adhesives has failed and I had a decent look beneath it. There is only hollow air space i.e. no foam or any other cushions. This design seems to do a very good job of thermal isolation since the headliner had never gotten warm even after hours under direct afternoon tropical sunlight, but trouble is, it has some brown stains that seem like random dirt, grease, who knows what at randomly distributed areas. The seperated area should be quite easily glued back, but what I'm concerned is what cleaning techniques are safe for basically paper. I'm thinking of testing with APC or Degreaser blotting with wetted microfiber, and I guess steam or extractors are out of the question. I look forward to your experienced opinion on this. For reference, this is a 94 model of what would be called the Mitsubishi Montero in the USA.

[@apexdetail85]

4G12 The stains may be coming from small leaks at the seams of the roof. I see it a lot! Before you go to a degreaser... gently dab and massage in some Tide and fabric softener with a microfiber. Let it sit for a few minutes and THEN try to work out the stain. All that while trying to not over saturate. Its a balance that takes some practice. If that is not quite strong enough... try your apc.

[@mat2941]

I like how in the car everything is washable

[@happycookiecamper8101]

Great video! What kind of chemicals are you using? Do you mind posting an Amazon link or similar?😊

[@coolguy8955]

why not use super clean instead of tide?

[@judybethsanchez1161]

Where can I buy this product from

[@middlegaautomotivedetailin1350]

WHAT STEAMER DO YOU USE??

[@gususalvzz8344]

Where can i go for service?

[@sanniboi8188]

Anybody know what’s a fix for a burn on headliner ceiling in Honda Civic sliding sun slat , appreciated if u can let me know thanks

[@kevincampbell8298]

Great Job Brian!!! What steamer do you use?

[@jacobpearce3133]

Rhino vs900

[@Smokinroses4937]

I have a very small burn in my Ford Fusion 2011 headliner on the passenger side from a cigarette from a passenger. Is it fixable?

[@apexdetail85]

They can be hidden a bit... I will work on a video for that 👍🏻

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

Good job i need you

[@ARDG89]

That won't cause the upholstery to sag in the future?

[@allisonbasanese9015]

Would I be ok using just the steam from my iron for this?

[@apexdetail85]

If you wrap a microfiber towel around it... your headliner would have some protection. If there is a temperature regulator... start at the low setting and work your way up. Always try the least aggressive method first. Good luck Allison

[@amc703]

Been detailing for a company for years and im currently enlisted in the Army going through my tech training and want to start doing side detailing again ok my free time and I got to say headliners were always my enemy back at my old job, removing the stains wasn't the issue but leaving water marks was the hard part.. I didn't see any eater marks left on the headliner here and wanted to know what is it about this technique that doesn't leave them behind? I was always cautious about how damp I got the headliner but they always seemed to leave some slight discoloration

[@apexdetail85]

Having a dry vapor steam cleaner is key. Over saturation is where the trouble lies. I thank you for your service to our country. All veterans get a year round discount at my shop. Cheers!

[@amc703]

Apex Detail I would like to thank you for the quick reply and for your support of our active service members and veterans! Would the McCulloch be a decent steamer to start out with ?

[@apexdetail85]

The McCulloch 1275 and 1385 are both great steamers.

[@DeadlyVoltsHD]

My sister had her coffee hit the roof of the dodge charger i drive lol i hit the brakes hard and it some how ended up on the roof so thanks

[@apexdetail85]

😲. Uh ohhh! ☕️

[@meanmean1526]

👍👍

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

Let's assume we don't have a steam cleaner. What do we do then?

[@msw600]

At first I was thinking maybe just replace the headliner since you said there were areas that were a little loose. Great job. Looks like a volvo? Is it?

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks! Yes... if I remember correctly... it was an 07' S40.

[@msw600]

I have a 2012 volvo s80 3.2 May I ask what state you're in?

[@apexdetail85]

Iam an hour, fifteen minutes north-west of Philly, Pa.

[@msw600]

Cool. I'm in NYC.

[@ab_thaproducer2815]

How would you do this if you don't have a steam machine?

[@apexdetail85]

Its tough ... Spray Nine, some Tide CWC to lift the dirt... a lot of microfiber towels.

[@kelinjohnson7421]

i tried to clean my headliner and just completely made it worse its not dropping but it has water spots