How to Repair Cigarette Burns in a Headliner Cigarette burns are often found on
headliners of car owners who smoke inside their vehicles OBD2 Scanner. The heat of the cigarette
can singe the thin headliner material almost immediately,and it is very easy to
bump a cigarette against the fabric with a simple act such as knocking ash out
the window. You can repair these pesky little holes without replacing the entire
headliner,though the hole might remain slightly visible. Things You'll Need:
Fabric,Fabric dye,Colored pencils,Scissors,Fabric glue,Velour topcoat
Instructions 1. Evaluate whether the headliner foam is visible through the
cigarette burn. Unless the headliner was exposed to a lit cigarette burn for a
while,this is unlikely. If the hole is very small,replacing the headliner is
unnecessary. However,if there are many holes you might need to cut away the
fabric and replace the headliner foam in this area. 2. Select a piece of fabric
that matches your headliner as closely as possible. This is essential to a
successful repair and might some hand-dying to get the colors to match well. 3.
Replicate any needed texture by drawing on the fabric with a colored pencil. If
your headliner features a design,such as a pinstripe,you can complete this
design with high-quality watercolor pencils. This will further conceal your
repair. 4. Cut your fabric to only approximately a quarter-inch larger than the
cigarette burn hole. If you create too big a patch the area might be more
noticeable than the hole itself. Position the fabric piece over the hole to
check for fit and color before applying any glue OBD Tool. 5. Affix the patch with fabric
glue. Allow it to dry uninterrupted for at least an hour. To help hold the patch
in place apply a layer of velour topcoat to the patch. This will help it blend
with the remainder of the headliner.
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