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Just got my '51 back from getting new center sections of the old seatcovers made. ( from the 60's) I have been able to clean the inside door panels with some success, they have some brown colored staining on them.
The headliner is in great shape other than the fact it is no longer gray, it has turned to a brown color. I don't think it was like this new. Any suggestions on cleaning the headliner? I am no interior specialist, so removing the headliner would be a last resort.Perhaps it's best to let it be I don't know.
Any suggestions?
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I have used a white rag (piece of bed sheet) and lacquer thinner. Must be done outside with windows and doors open. If it has turned brown there is no hope for it.
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I agree with Junkyard Dog. You're dealing with 60+ year old cloth. Most original headliners were taupe in color (pale gray).
If you have patience or your significant other does, it's not a hard job. You feed your headliner wires through the stiched lanes and either tack or staple the bottoms at the doors.
You can buy the original style headliner and trim from LeBaron Bonney (formerly Hampton Coach) made from original materials and matching color for your model. You will need to supply them with the style number located on your cowl tag.
Also, get a second mortgage 'cause they ain't cheap. But nothing good these days is. You get whatcha pay for.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the responses. I'm a thinkin' I'll just leave it alone for now,as it is in otherwise great shape
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I would leave it be also. I learned a good lesson. Had a small grease spot on the front seat. Asked my wife if she could clean it. When she started to rub, "bingo" big hole. This was on an original 52.
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I just spent $670 replacing the center sections of the seat covers that have been on the seats of my 51 sedan. When they pulled the old covers off to replace the center sections, they were amazed at the condition of the original seats. (Should've had them take pictures of the original seats while the covers were off, brain farted on that one) They said the seats must have been covered since the car was new.
Money well spent in the long run though, as my two grandaughters (5 and 6 yrs old) absolutly love to ride in that old Chevy
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