Cleaning Vinyl Headlining

[GAJ52]

I expect this has been covered many times before, I must be using the wrong keywords in the search engine because I can't find an answer.

I have an 'off white' headlining in the boat and think the previous owners must have been smokers because although the headlining is in good condition and generally clean, some parts are a touch yellowy. Can anyone recommend a safe vinyl cleaner that will restore the vinyl to a fairly clean state for a 20 year old boat, I'm not expecting miracles ?

My first thought was going to Halfords and using a car interior cleaner but thought I would check here first - always very useful things to learn on this forum.

Glen

 

[Trundlebug]

Mer vinyl and rubber cleaner (a gel) is very good.

Alternatively first you could try household cleaners like Flash or Cillit Bang which are effective on most things.

 

[theoldsalt]

Any vinyl cleaner will be OK on the headlining. For stubborn stains I use CIF.

 

[Grumpybear]

Car upholstery cleaner will work, but may be more expensive than the options suggested above.

 

[Chris_Robb]

Hawke house - the guys that do replacement headlining kits recommend

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-325ml-Intensive-Tar-Remover/dp/B0011539II

It also removes glues, but does not damage or whiten the headlining as a more aggressive solvent would do.

 

[GAJ52]

Many thanks for the info