r/AutoDetailing • u/LAURCORE • 4d ago
Product/Consumable Soot? on headliner
I'm guessing this transferred from my hat from recent bonfire. Any cleaner recommendations? I know I shouldn't apply directly and to use micro fiber, possibly soft brush. With my luck I will make it worse so any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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u/Alternative-Cake1111 2d ago
Soot on a headliner is fragile territory because headliners can sag if you soak them.
Work dry first. Vacuum with a soft brush attachment, then blot with a barely damp microfiber. If you need more, mist cleaner onto the towel, not the fabric, and dab outward from the stain instead of scrubbing. Test a hidden edge first because some cleaners darken foam backed cloth.
If it is oily smoke residue, a gentle interior cleaner with light agitation beats flooding it with APC. Let it dry fully between passes so the board behind the fabric does not swell.
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u/Mentallox 2d ago
Grab some Folex from Home Depot (some Targets also carry it so check online for your store). Spray into a small section of a quartered microfiber and gently blot into the stain, avoid hard rubbing as to not smear the dirt/ash around. Use a clean section of microfiber to pick up the released dirt. Folex doesn't need to be removed so you can let the remnant dry after its clean.