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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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So let's hear it...

After about 10 months of daily driving in the city w all windows down and sunroof open, my white headliner is starting to look not so fresh. As you could imagine...

What's my best bet here?

The front sides of the b pillars seems to be the hardest hit with road grime.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Magic eraser worked miracles for me.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kannon
Magic eraser worked miracles for me.
magic eraser with water?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Please elaborate on the product and process...I am not familiar.

And you guys did this to beige headliner, correct? Not black?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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All 2IS models either a light grey headliner or the ecru, even cars with black interiors. Only the IS F and ISx50 F-Sport models have black headliners.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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use folex (from home depot or canadian tire) and spray it on a terry towel then wipe in one direction.

try not to get the headliner wet or you risk delamination
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Hmmm, I'll have to try the Magic Eraser out.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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ok, ill try the magic eraser.

the sides of my b-pillar are so bad. its basically a dulled out dark grey/pink from failed cleaning attempts.

ive literally driven in miami traffic everyday with all windows down and the sunroof open since the day i signed my lease. couldnt even tell you if my A/C works, and ive had the car for 10 months in south florida. the ecru headliner looks like trash.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Hmm i got a few spots on mine, wonder if magic eraser would work. I'll have to try it too!
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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magic eraser will work but remember, even though it is foam (melamine to be precise) it is abrasive (like 4000 grit) so don't scrub in one spot of the colour could come out. Folex is much safer.

Also never use magic erasers on your leather. It will take the coating off eventually.
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