Hoodlining

[TAYZ]

Got Fc home today and had a good look over it.  It has been sitting dorment in a shed since cocky was an egg and needs a good clean.  The hoodlining is in good nick but needs a good clean.  I am wondering what to use to clean it as it is pretty delicate?  Any suggestions?  Also it has a bowman heater in it and it looks brand new.  I have not come across these before, can any one shed some light on it please?

[FC0058]

Hi Tayz
Not to sure what you should use to clean your hood lining, but would not mind seeing a photo of the heater, as I am with you I have never seen a Bowman heater.

Cheers Jim

[TAYZ]

As soon as I stop working(got a bit on) I will take some pics of the car, especially the heater and post them on the site.  The old girl runs like a beauty apart from a few small hiccups

[fe2ek]

Wait until you get some replies as if you wet your headlining too much you could stuff it.Some of the Gurus out there will tell you what to do.
I have used "disol"with a small nail brush,did a small bit at a time,then towel dried it straight away,then did the same again with a wet rag to get the chemicals off then towel dried again.I just took my time and did a bit every night,but always let it dry and be careful of the stitching.Dont rub too hard as you can stretch the headlining.
Cheers Geoff

[TAYZ]

Thanks Geoff,
                      Will keep that in mind, sounds like a good job the missus can help me with!!  I still cant find any info on the Bowman heater(It still looks brand new)

[2brite]

Hi Tayz,

If the car has been sitting in a hot tin shed for a long time i wouldnt be using any chemical cleaners on the hoodling or any harsh rubbing.
I would just use some mild warm soapy water with soft sponge or rag doing a little patch at a time and wiping it with clean water as you go along.

My 2 cents worth ,Goood luck

Cheers Nunzio