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LS430 Sunroof, Headliner & Interior Removal, Clean & Fix


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Hi guys,

I'm currently in the process of completely dismantling the interior of my LS430. Most of it is out as you can see in the attached picture and I have just removed the headliner. My next task will be removing the sunroof to sort the rust. I will be taking it out completely.

Once the sunroof is removed it won't have any power and I'm wondering if that will cause any issues getting to the rust. I'm thinking I'll just scrape it off and paint it. Should I remove it half open or just leave it shut.

My car also has a strong "old man" smell (no offence to any here that have more life experience than me) and I would like to remove it. I will steam and wash the carpet once it's out but I think it's all coming from the headliner. What would be the best way to clean it. I assume steaming it will ruin it and make it all floppy?

Is there anything else I should do while the car is gutted that anyone can think of? I'm not in a rush as this is my second car sat in my garage. Thanks!

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Steaming it will loosen the glue holding the fabric to the foam, so don't do that.
Also don't get it too wet as that can also cause problems.

On the two I have previously done I just used a fabric or carpet cleaner applied to a cloth and then rubbed gently to clean any stains.
For the smell, probably a solution of baking soda and white vinegar sprayed on a cloth and rubbed into the headliner will fix that.
Febreeze might also work, or a can of Odor-X fogger if it's more general smells.

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