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Headlining -> Secondhand? Stain Removal?
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Author:  mini_fanatic [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Headlining -> Secondhand? Stain Removal?
Hi all,

We've finally got to the stage of fitting the headling in the Mini. We've got one lining that's pretty good (only 1 small tear), BUT it has stains around the edge, which I believe to be caused by condensation/sweating of passengers :? The rest of the headlining is good- nice and clean, flexible etc. Has anyone had a good result from trying to remove the stains?

So far it's been scrubbed with soapy water, scrubbed with some Sard thing (not bleach), and have applied Meguiar's Quick Out stuff. However the stains remain.

Even if I manage to get the stains out, what's your view on using a second-hand headling? It's out of a '78 Mini, so it's the newest possible, that's a plus :) . I've tried searching for previous topics, but haven't found one for what I'm after. If required I'll go for the eBay white headlining, but it'd be good to have money for something else :D

By the way, the headlining is going in a Mini for my first car - so not going for concours!

Edit: are there alternatives? Have people fitted carpet or something? Could I please see some photos if possible :)

Thanks in advance for your advice! :)
Author:  mini maxx [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:26 pm ]
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Can of vinyl spray, make it whatever color you want and tape up the tear from the inside with duct tape :D
Author:  ryan [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:32 pm ]
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I agree with Mini Max. Looks very good if done in a nice colour.
Author:  mini_fanatic [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:36 pm ]
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Yeah, that was another option we considered. 'just want something light, not dark and gloomy. It's just whether the light colour (probably blue) will cover the stains. I'm guessing yes.

Yep, the tape was already planned. Easy and simple. Thanks Maxx and Ryan :)
Author:  GT mowog [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:22 pm ]
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mini maxx wrote:
Can of vinyl spray, make it whatever color you want and tape up the tear from the inside with duct tape :D


+1 here. The only other thing I would add is that these things do get brittle with age, so if it were me, I'd for a newy, but have a talk to a trimmer before buying one of those from ebay :wink:
Author:  TheBlackMini [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:30 pm ]
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On this subject, has anyone had any experience with A1 Auto Trim Supplies ?
They claim to be able to make head lining out of which ever material you choose? For $140 it doesn't look too bad.

Considering mine have all but fallen apart! :cry:
Author:  Maxi23 [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:03 am ]
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Just to also add that I used vinyl spray aswell on my first minis (68' deluxe) headlining.

Came up great, but I got a hell of headache using that stuff in such a confined space. Get as many fans as possible to keep the fresh air flowing.
Author:  850man [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:04 pm ]
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I would suggest Vinyl spray or get a trimmer to replace the headlining for you as it can be hard to get right. The stains are original, the glue that BMC/Leyland used discoloured the vinyl. You will see it it lots of original minis, 1800s etc.
Author:  IwannaMini [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:08 pm ]
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If the headlining is white and has stains, does the vinyl spray come out darker in some places (where the stains are)
Author:  AEG163job [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:54 pm ]
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IwannaMini wrote:
If the headlining is white and has stains, does the vinyl spray come out darker in some places (where the stains are)


Not from my experience. Good quality vinyl spray works wonders. But as Mowog suggests, check for brittleness as you could well be wasting your time ie it will look good until you try the stretching routine when fitting.
Author:  IwannaMini [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:23 pm ]
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AEG163job wrote:
IwannaMini wrote:
If the headlining is white and has stains, does the vinyl spray come out darker in some places (where the stains are)


Not from my experience. Good quality vinyl spray works wonders. But as Mowog suggests, check for brittleness as you could well be wasting your time ie it will look good until you try the stretching routine when fitting.


Can you spray it still in the car????
Author:  AEG163job [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:18 pm ]
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would not recommend it. getting an even finish might be a problem, then there's the issue of overspray and also the fumes - unless you feel like a trip :lol:
Author:  mini_fanatic [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:23 pm ]
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thanks for the replies...

dad went to the paint shop yesterday and they can apparently mix what ever colour you want. will be getting the colour to match the original lining, in case it gets scratched etc. sometime down the track...

(the lining is out of the car, bare-metal respray/restoration)
Author:  Timbo [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:37 pm ]
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IwannaMini wrote:
Can you spray it still in the car????


Thats how I did mine, the body was stripped of everything except the headlining, so all the window rubbers etc were out and I just squirted it with a can or two of cream coloured vinyl paint, it looked fantastic when it was done. If anything, it looked a little bit too perfect.

Tim
Author:  michaelb [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:12 pm ]
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The ones on ebay are OK. I purchased one a few years ago and it fitted OK.
I found the vinyl spray makes the vinyl go hard if sprayed on too thick.
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