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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: antogoof on 02 April 2008, 16:09

Title: headlining?
Post by: antogoof on 02 April 2008, 16:09

i have just bought a mk1 which needs the headlining redoing or cleaning, i would just like to know how much it would cost for a retrim, i have been on DB cartrim`s website and it has a typical price of £65 for a mk1 gti so i can get a rough idea off that. at the moment all i know is the headlining is moldy so if it is still intact i will just want to clean it for now. can anyone recommend a good cleaner for this? thanks in advance. :smiley:

Title: Re: headlining?
Post by: maaarcooose on 02 April 2008, 16:21

I've just been cleaning the headlining of my rather mouldy cabriolet.
I used W5 window cleaner, basically Windowleen and a nail brush to scrub the mould off and wiped off with an old towel. It's come up a treat.
The brush helps get into the texture of the headlining.

I thought I was going to need new headlinign till I did this.

!m!

Title: Re: headlining?
Post by: antogoof on 02 April 2008, 16:29

cheers for that matey, the only problem is im not sure how bad it is! apparantly there are no rips in it but if is sagging im gonna be fooked! i will have to wait and see.

Title: Re: headlining?
Post by: Dinky on 02 April 2008, 19:31

Ensure that you lining has been fitted correctly, well your hood in general
looksee - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=34662.0
Also, I remember Gibby mentioning something about the "stuffing" (i dont know the correct term) is all in place and it tact as this can obviously cause saggin with the hood..

Like M said, your best bet would be to buy yourself some cleaner and get scrubbing - best way to find out for yourself if there are any rips or snags :smiley:

Guys...quick note, if you do replace your hood, i was always advised to give it a 7 day "rest" period before actually operating it..

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: headlining?
Post by: maaarcooose on 03 April 2008, 07:23

Quote from: Dinx on 02 April 2008, 19:31

Guys...quick note, if you do replace your hood, i was always advised to give it a 7 day "rest" period before actually operating it..

Dinx :kiss:

Great idea that. I'll make sure I do that when I replace mine.

Thanks Dinx. Any other super tips on replacing the hood?

!m!

Title: Re: headlining?
Post by: Dinky on 03 April 2008, 18:24

Ill tell you when I grow the b@lls big enough to remove mine for to do the rear window :grin:
Have you checked your rear window btw? as they can rust bad!

Dinx :kiss: