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Headlining and seats cleaning

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Chipale
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Headlining and seats cleaning

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I joined the forum yesterday in readiness of the 1968 V8 250 being which I am buying being on my driveway in two weeks. Thank you for the welcome and I look forward to hearing more from you about these lovely cars.
My initials work will be cosmetic and giving it a wee spring clean. I would like to start with cleaning the (a) headlining which is in good condition, no sagging, rips etc. and (b) leather seats (burgundy). So my questions are:
1. how easy a job is each?
2. what are the best products to use?
3. any tips, warnings etc you might have?
4. if you would advise getting a professional to do, any recommendations in Edinburgh or Glasgow or Scottish Borders or Northumberland area
Thanks

A.N.Other
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Re: Headlining and seats cleaning

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I’ve always used autoglym products for cleaning and am happy with them.
Don’t prod and poke the headlining too much.
Colin,
I may be slow but I’m rough as well !

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Re: Headlining and seats cleaning

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Certainly for seats, try a look at this site for DIY materials.
https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/?gcli ... gIhfvD_BwE

Possibly headlining too.
Peter
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Chipale
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Re: Headlining and seats cleaning

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Thanks for these replies. Not sure what it says about me but I am finding 'how to clean' tutorial videos really interesting

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