Roger Chatfield 0 Posted February 26, 2015 Hi all, I've managed to pick up a B4 Passat glass sunroof (Many thanks to GlosterOx) and I'm hoping to fit it soon. However, the sunshade has a few marks on it, also my headlining is also dirty so I thought while I have it out I'll give it all a good clean. So, what's the best way to clean it? Anyone recommend a product to use on it etc? Many thanks Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted February 26, 2015 What about Auto Glym upholstery cleaner? I've used it on the seats and carpets and it did a good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 26, 2015 I used APC diluted in a squeezy bottle Rog. Be very cautious with how much you spray on though. I then scrubbed very lightly with an upholstery brush (shoe polish brush is exactly the same) after dunking it in a bucket of water, and flicking off excess water. Finally gently wipe it over with a clean microfibre to get the suds and moisture off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davevw 0 Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah auto glym fabric cleaner Brought my headlining up a treat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 26, 2015 Auto brite fab is good for this. Just go easy with the water Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 26, 2015 I'm lazy so didn't clean my headliner when I fitted the Passat sun roof, but will have a go in the summer (if I'm not too busy driving the raddo or BBQing). It's a great modification and you'll love the light that floods into the cabin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 26, 2015 I just sponged on foam from a carpet cleaning liquid and dabbed off to almost dry with a non-coloured paper roll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged Will 10 Posted February 26, 2015 Why not just do this. Simple job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 26, 2015 What do you use will? I'd like a black liner but the visors etc being gray puts me off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted February 26, 2015 Use APC diluted 10:1 in a spray bottle. A bucket of warm water and a microfibrer cloth. Spray on the roof lining to give it a light mist, let it sit there for a few minutes. Wring out much water as you can from the cloth, then wipe the headlining in straight lines # Rinse the cloth in the bucket of water and repeat with wiping the same section of the roof lining. If the water starts getting to dirty, change the water Try and break it down in 4 sections, so that it's not all damp at once. You can do the same method even if it's inside the car. For APC, I use Megs APC or Daisy from tesco which is cheap but I guess any decent APC cleaner will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawshankkid 1 Posted February 26, 2015 Plus - any stubborn marks use lighter fuel on a cloth, I swear by it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted February 26, 2015 Another vote for autoglym Rog , comes up lovely . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged Will 10 Posted February 26, 2015 Retrim is the best option if you fancy a change m colour. Cost me £50 in material, glue etc. job was easy, do your research and take you time. Having never done anything like this before I'd say the rssults are 99% perfect. The alternative was £400 for someone to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted February 27, 2015 I used Vanish carpet cleaner from an aerosol can, scrubbed it in gently with a washing-up brush, let it dry thoroughly then vacuum it off. Finally buff it up with a stiff brush. Even on a beige panel it looks absolutely clean, it even took the dirt lines at the side trims off. Incidentally, I reinforced the corners at the sunroof/reading light panel opening, where it could break when you put it back in, by bonding some thin plastic onto the fibreboard at the back with superglue. I did the same at the tabs which locate the liner into the back of the roof near the hatchdoor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 27, 2015 ... Incidentally, I reinforced the corners at the sunroof/reading light panel opening, where it could break when you put it back in, by bonding some thin plastic onto the fibreboard at the back with superglue. I did the same at the tabs which locate the liner into the back of the roof near the hatchdoor. that's a good idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted February 28, 2015 So, thanks for all the tips friends, I had a go at this yesterday. Before. And after. Tools of the trade...lol I used the wifes Vanish carpet cleaner for the first clean then Auto Glym interior shampoo for the second clean, I used loads of paper towel to dry up and a cut down paint brush to agitate the spray.. All in all I'm very pleased with the results. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted February 28, 2015 Has come up well Rog, next job is fitting it then? Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted February 28, 2015 Good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
