Any good suggestions on how to clean the roof fabric in my car? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 03:14 PM

I bought my Yaris, than afterwards i realized that the top fabric was horribly dirty, looked like spilled coke or something. Would it be easier to remove the roof fabric and clean it with house cleaning products? or any better suggestions?

Giobatera · 04-06-2009, 03:27 PM

Before anything drastic, I would suggest getting one of those fabric cleaners for cars. The ones that come in an aerosol bottle, with the built in brush. I used on my back sit and it worked pretty well. Thanks to my kids, I had all kinds of stains, and they're all gone now. The only catch is to make sure you clean the whole roof, to avoid bigger stains. Especially, if you have a light color roof. After that, I would also recommend to waterproof it. You can get waterproof sprays at any shoe store. It prevents future stains. I hope this helps! Good luck

Giobatera · 04-06-2009, 04:39 PM

One more thing, don't rub it too hard. Go easy, and take your time, so you don't damage the fabric.

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-06-2009, 04:40 PM

seems as if the car you bought was a POS. dirty headliner,crap rear blade, missing rear hatch cover,etc......

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

seems as if the car you bought was a POS. dirty headliner,crap rear blade, missing rear hatch cover,etc......

My car was $7,000 dollars, its a 2007 Hatchback Yaris with 23,000 miles on it. it has some setbacks, but GEEZ, how much did you pay for yours? It already had Tinted windows all around, a nice loud muffler, lowered springs, tainted taillights, top of windshield tint. You DON'T THINK THATS A GOOD DEAL?

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 04-06-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Syroyizhka

My car was $7,000 dollars, its a 2007 Hatchback Yaris with 23,000 miles on it. it has some setbacks, but GEEZ, how much did you pay for yours? It already had Tinted windows all around, a nice loud muffler, lowered springs, tainted taillights, top of windshield tint. You DON'T THINK THATS A GOOD DEAL?

7 grand is good BUT all you post is problems with the car. i guess you get what you pay for.......

PS: what does a TAINTED TAILLIGHT look like?????

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 05:46 PM

Well i'm sorry for only posting problems about my car, but i haven't had much experience yet, so any help would be appreciated.

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 05:53 PM

Isn't what Yarisworld.com is all about? mods, diy, solution to problems, learning from people's mistakes? helping people and giving them suggestions!?

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Did not get a chance to was the salt off before the photo shoot

Altitude · 04-06-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Syroyizhka

Isn't what Yarisworld.com is all about? mods, diy, solution to problems, learning from people's mistakes? helping people and giving them suggestions!?

Don't sweat it Syro... sometimes the ppl on Yarisworld forget to eat their wheaties in the morning.

Did you buy it from a dealer or an independant? I'm surprised they didn't clean the headliner before selling it.

Syroyizhka · 04-06-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Don't sweat it Syro... sometimes the ppl on Yarisworld forget to eat their wheaties in the morning.

Did you buy it from a dealer or an independant? I'm surprised they didn't clean the headliner before selling it.

I got it from a private owner. Is it a PITA to try to remove the roof fabric? it would be so much easier to clean it if i wasn't spraing chemicals in my eyes, and actually see what i'm cleaning.

Giobatera · 04-07-2009, 09:18 AM

You can always try wearing plastic goggles.....LOL....

Altitude · 04-07-2009, 10:04 AM

I'm pretty sure the headliner is one big molded piece and there's a risk you would damage it during removal. I suggest you aim, close your eyes and shoot.

*tomato* · 04-07-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Syroyizhka

Well i'm sorry for only posting problems about my car, but i haven't had much experience yet, so any help would be appreciated.

Don't apologize, this is exactly what the forum is for!!

I got something that's gonna make you feel better: I paid more than $9K for my 2007 Yaris (in fact, with all the dealer fees, taxes and stuff, it was close to 10K) AND... the car already had 55K miles. So you see, you got a deal.

On the plus side, my car is in excellent shape inside out (I hope!), except for some minor dings and stuff (paint is thin on the Yarii) and to be fair, the cost of living in California is higher than in many states.

Anyway, enjoy your car and enjoy this forum and don't pay attention to the grumpy ones.

Syroyizhka · 04-07-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giobatera

You can always try wearing plastic goggles.....LOL....

good one lol

Syroyizhka · 04-07-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

Don't apologize, this is exactly what the forum is for!!

I got something that's gonna make you feel better: I paid more than $9K for my 2007 Yaris (in fact, with all the dealer fees, taxes and stuff, it was close to 10K) AND... the car already had 55K miles. So you see, you got a deal.

On the plus side, my car is in excellent shape inside out (I hope!), except for some minor dings and stuff (paint is thin on the Yarii) and to be fair, the cost of living in California is higher than in many states.

Anyway, enjoy your car and enjoy this forum and don't pay attention to the grumpy ones.

Thanx tomato, gave me some self asteem that í've lost by previous posts...

*tomato* · 04-07-2009, 02:05 PM

bah, don't let stuff like that get you down!!!

Personally, I think it's great that you got a good deal.

Used cars are never perfect, you know, and in this economy it's really hard to find a good used car at a decent price.

Buying a used 2007 Yaris is a "good bet" according to Consumer Reports.

BTW, you could do worse, you know. The first car I bought here in California was like 20 years older than me, the size of an aircraft carrier, had no heater, no A/C, the radio was stuck on ONE station I absolutely hated, let's see, the stirring was completely off (real hard to make tight turns!), among other things. But it was cheap and it got me from point A to point B without having to ask anyone a ride. By comparison, our Yaris is downright luxurious!

Sorry, I don't know the answer for the fabric liner. I wouldn't try to remove it, might look like sh*t. I'd try to clean it first (but maybe in the Spring, so it can dry) if you can wait that long.

Whoever decided to put fabric up there must have been

smoking crack! Vinyl is so much easier to clean!!

*tomato* · 04-07-2009, 02:14 PM

BTW

04-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Syroyizhka Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 137	Any good suggestions on how to clean the roof fabric in my car? I bought my Yaris, than afterwards i realized that the top fabric was horribly dirty, looked like spilled coke or something. Would it be easier to remove the roof fabric and clean it with house cleaning products? or any better suggestions?

04-06-2009, 03:27 PM	#2
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Before anything drastic, I would suggest getting one of those fabric cleaners for cars. The ones that come in an aerosol bottle, with the built in brush. I used on my back sit and it worked pretty well. Thanks to my kids, I had all kinds of stains, and they're all gone now. The only catch is to make sure you clean the whole roof, to avoid bigger stains. Especially, if you have a light color roof. After that, I would also recommend to waterproof it. You can get waterproof sprays at any shoe store. It prevents future stains. I hope this helps! Good luck __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	One more thing, don't rub it too hard. Go easy, and take your time, so you don't damage the fabric. __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	seems as if the car you bought was a POS. dirty headliner,crap rear blade, missing rear hatch cover,etc...... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

04-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	You can always try wearing plastic goggles.....LOL.... __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 05:46 PM	#7
Syroyizhka Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 137	Well i'm sorry for only posting problems about my car, but i haven't had much experience yet, so any help would be appreciated.

04-07-2009, 10:04 AM	#13
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I'm pretty sure the headliner is one big molded piece and there's a risk you would damage it during removal. I suggest you aim, close your eyes and shoot. Last edited by Altitude; 04-07-2009 at 01:53 PM.

04-07-2009, 02:05 PM	#17
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	bah, don't let stuff like that get you down!!! Personally, I think it's great that you got a good deal. Used cars are never perfect, you know, and in this economy it's really hard to find a good used car at a decent price. Buying a used 2007 Yaris is a "good bet" according to Consumer Reports. BTW, you could do worse, you know. The first car I bought here in California was like 20 years older than me, the size of an aircraft carrier, had no heater, no A/C, the radio was stuck on ONE station I absolutely hated, let's see, the stirring was completely off (real hard to make tight turns!), among other things. But it was cheap and it got me from point A to point B without having to ask anyone a ride. By comparison, our Yaris is downright luxurious! Sorry, I don't know the answer for the fabric liner. I wouldn't try to remove it, might look like sh*t. I'd try to clean it first (but maybe in the Spring, so it can dry) if you can wait that long. Whoever decided to put fabric up there must have been smoking crack! Vinyl is so much easier to clean!!

04-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#18
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	BTW

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