uadetailing
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hey guys i just uncoverd my g35 for the spring and it has a very musty smell i bought a airfreshener from autozone doest seem to be working, what could i do to get the musty smell out
need help with musty smell from siitng for the winter
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Gus-Gus
Acrylic Paint Conditioner
Prolly gonna need to spray some sort of air cleaner be it Lysol or frigi fresh or any other type of deodorizer into the vents and let it circulate
If you have access to a steamer blast the vents and the cowl vent(exterior) Then spray a liberal amount of Lysol through the vents. Also, give the rest of the interior a thorough cleaning. Headliner to gas pedal :inspector:
I keep a bar of soap under my seat cause it smells like an ashtray if I don't :redface:
I keep a bar of soap under my seat cause it smells like an ashtray if I don't :redface:
holland_patrick
New member
First off when putting your car away for the winter you should have put something to eat up the moisture. second I always put downy sheets in there because i was told mice hate them. next I would get some of the poorboys air fresheners because it's local and you can pick the best smell. As his stuff will kill any little microbe in the ducts.
how did the wet sanding turn out?
how did the wet sanding turn out?
uadetailing
New member
ok so ill get a pbs airfreshner the wetsanding came out good on all areas except the trun it needs to have the rotary taken to it so ima takei t to my local dealer, ok so what should i spray in the vents??? and do what turn the fan on and let it circulate
holland_patrick
New member
The dealer is the last place you need to take your car......
Dubbin1
I like Cheese
Just curios, was this sitting in a barn all winter?
uadetailing
New member
no sitting in my backyard cover up and when i said dealer i ment my lcoal detail guy he does awsome work he has done lambos bmws so hes very reputable tonight ima go to walmart and pick up a bottle of fabreeze auto and spray that into the vents and let it circulate
njcarting1
Dewey,Cheatem & Howe ESQ.
OK my take on this is you want to destroy the smell, or do you in fact just wanna cover it up? If you are looking for a cover up buy the spray scents from any distributor that sells car scents. If you want to remove the smell try this. Please note, I do this everyday for a living, I am not shooting from the hip. Odo ban is a local product available on the net or at Sam's club. It is cheep to buy and will work well on your malodor problem. If you are looking for a full scale attack on nasty malodors use ODORCIDE 2, this stuff will get er done on whatever the odor id. Please remember that to destroy odors you have to find out and clean the source first. I would also recommend at the time of using your odor control product,you should replace your cabin filter as well. Start the vehicle turn on the AC and let the air circulate the vehicle.
Odorcide 2 is EXPENSIVE at $99.00 per gallon and will work on the most horrific smell period. You should not need this product but, here is a review on the odoban THIS REVIEW WAS POSTED BY ANOTHER PERSON ON ANOTHER SITE. I USE THIS PRODUCT AND HAVE HAD GOOD RESULTS ALSO..:bigups:howdy
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I can't explain what it is, but since FeBreze came out I've always enjoyed its original scent. I never thought it worked well at eliminating odors though. I've used some products from their competitors and they seem pretty similar in that none really seemed to eliminate odors.
I picked up a gallon of DuraGloss's Absorb-It odor eliminator for use in the car and around the house, and IMO it works just slightly better than Febreze. For me, it comes down to which scent I want to smell at that moment as these products seem to do more odor masking than eliminating.
Recently while doing some shopping at Sam's Club, I finally decided to buy a product called OdoBan odor eliminator. I first noticed this product about a year ago, but held back on buying it for a few reasons. One, I had a half gallon of Febreze and a gallon of DG's Absorb-It I had to use up. Two, I did not care for its eucalyptus scent.
Within the past year, my father-in-law's health has been failing dramatically. I know this sounds gross, but he's been having a lot of issues with his bowel and has little accidents constantly in the bathroom. He does not wipe himself very well, so it soaks through his boxers AND pants and onto the recliner. And it doesn't help that he won't/can't take regular showers anymore for some reason so he literally goes for a week or more without showering. Believe me, the stench is horrendous wherever he is, but especially after he uses the bathroom. My wife made me install one of those machines that sprays a concentrated air freshener automatically at certain intervals, and while it helps momentarily, all it is doing is masking the odor.
What made me purchase the OdoBan this time was the fact that the product is concentrated and I needed something economical. At $32.99 a gallon for DG's product and $9.99 for half a gallon of Febreze, that's too expensive considering how much product I'll be using.
I've been using this thing around the house for the past 3 weeks or so and this product gets a thumbs up in my book. First of all, it costs $9.99 for a concentrated gallon at Sam's Club. I've noticed though it seems to be carried in some stores but not others, mainly stores in Orange County, but not LA. Sam's Club also sells a 64 oz (half gallon) jug + a 32 oz bottle of Febreze for $9.99.
I have been using it at 3:1 concentration, which is one of the heavier recommended concentrations recommended, but it can be diluted even further for different purposes. Besides being an odor eliminator/air freshener, it is also a disinfectant/sanitizer and more.
This is the first product I've used that actually seems to eliminate odors instead of masking it. Now it doesn't eliminate it 100% odor-free right away when it smells really bad, but a majority of the odor disappears. We also have a baby in the house and the baby's diaper bin is horrible, but OdoBan helps out a lot. I've used Febreze, Lysol aerosol disinfectant, and a box of baking soda at the bottom of the bin and OdoBan beats them all. The problem with the diaper bin though is that you're constantly adding more dirty diapers to it, so the smell always comes back.
Back to the issue of its scent. When I originally smelled this product last year, it was a strong eucalyptus scent that I didn't care for. Now, the product's packaging still states it has a eucalyptus scent, but it smells nothing like it. Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer has a eucalyptus scent, this does not. It's a pleasant scent and reminds me of some product I've used in the past, probably some cologne or soap, and it drives me kinda crazy because I can't think of what it reminds me of, I just know I've used something with that exact smell before.
Ultimately the scent comes down to personal preference but as far as odor eliminating goes, this product wins hands down so far. I've yet to try it out in the car, but we have a Saab in our household with a really bad mildew a/c smell that I will probably try this on and see how well it works. I've used Febreze and DG's Absorb-It in the past and it did not help at all. I was originally going to buy 1z Einzett's product made for this purpose, but that's $12 a bottle.
Anyway, I'm starting to sound too much like a shill but I'm all about products that works well and offers a good value aka bang for the buck. At $10 for a concentrated gallon, this is much cheaper than many other alternatives. I have been spraying this liberally in many places and on many surfaces for the past few weeks and I'm still on the first 32 oz batch I mixed up. I am pleasantly surprised by the results of this product.
Odorcide 2 is EXPENSIVE at $99.00 per gallon and will work on the most horrific smell period. You should not need this product but, here is a review on the odoban THIS REVIEW WAS POSTED BY ANOTHER PERSON ON ANOTHER SITE. I USE THIS PRODUCT AND HAVE HAD GOOD RESULTS ALSO..:bigups:howdy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
QUOTE,
I can't explain what it is, but since FeBreze came out I've always enjoyed its original scent. I never thought it worked well at eliminating odors though. I've used some products from their competitors and they seem pretty similar in that none really seemed to eliminate odors.
I picked up a gallon of DuraGloss's Absorb-It odor eliminator for use in the car and around the house, and IMO it works just slightly better than Febreze. For me, it comes down to which scent I want to smell at that moment as these products seem to do more odor masking than eliminating.
Recently while doing some shopping at Sam's Club, I finally decided to buy a product called OdoBan odor eliminator. I first noticed this product about a year ago, but held back on buying it for a few reasons. One, I had a half gallon of Febreze and a gallon of DG's Absorb-It I had to use up. Two, I did not care for its eucalyptus scent.
Within the past year, my father-in-law's health has been failing dramatically. I know this sounds gross, but he's been having a lot of issues with his bowel and has little accidents constantly in the bathroom. He does not wipe himself very well, so it soaks through his boxers AND pants and onto the recliner. And it doesn't help that he won't/can't take regular showers anymore for some reason so he literally goes for a week or more without showering. Believe me, the stench is horrendous wherever he is, but especially after he uses the bathroom. My wife made me install one of those machines that sprays a concentrated air freshener automatically at certain intervals, and while it helps momentarily, all it is doing is masking the odor.
What made me purchase the OdoBan this time was the fact that the product is concentrated and I needed something economical. At $32.99 a gallon for DG's product and $9.99 for half a gallon of Febreze, that's too expensive considering how much product I'll be using.
I've been using this thing around the house for the past 3 weeks or so and this product gets a thumbs up in my book. First of all, it costs $9.99 for a concentrated gallon at Sam's Club. I've noticed though it seems to be carried in some stores but not others, mainly stores in Orange County, but not LA. Sam's Club also sells a 64 oz (half gallon) jug + a 32 oz bottle of Febreze for $9.99.
I have been using it at 3:1 concentration, which is one of the heavier recommended concentrations recommended, but it can be diluted even further for different purposes. Besides being an odor eliminator/air freshener, it is also a disinfectant/sanitizer and more.
This is the first product I've used that actually seems to eliminate odors instead of masking it. Now it doesn't eliminate it 100% odor-free right away when it smells really bad, but a majority of the odor disappears. We also have a baby in the house and the baby's diaper bin is horrible, but OdoBan helps out a lot. I've used Febreze, Lysol aerosol disinfectant, and a box of baking soda at the bottom of the bin and OdoBan beats them all. The problem with the diaper bin though is that you're constantly adding more dirty diapers to it, so the smell always comes back.
Back to the issue of its scent. When I originally smelled this product last year, it was a strong eucalyptus scent that I didn't care for. Now, the product's packaging still states it has a eucalyptus scent, but it smells nothing like it. Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer has a eucalyptus scent, this does not. It's a pleasant scent and reminds me of some product I've used in the past, probably some cologne or soap, and it drives me kinda crazy because I can't think of what it reminds me of, I just know I've used something with that exact smell before.
Ultimately the scent comes down to personal preference but as far as odor eliminating goes, this product wins hands down so far. I've yet to try it out in the car, but we have a Saab in our household with a really bad mildew a/c smell that I will probably try this on and see how well it works. I've used Febreze and DG's Absorb-It in the past and it did not help at all. I was originally going to buy 1z Einzett's product made for this purpose, but that's $12 a bottle.
Anyway, I'm starting to sound too much like a shill but I'm all about products that works well and offers a good value aka bang for the buck. At $10 for a concentrated gallon, this is much cheaper than many other alternatives. I have been spraying this liberally in many places and on many surfaces for the past few weeks and I'm still on the first 32 oz batch I mixed up. I am pleasantly surprised by the results of this product.
tuscarora dave
"Luck" Residue of design
Nice write up Bill, deffinately illustrates the effectiveness of this product. I will have to get a gallon of it. Thanks
Calogero
New member
When I store my car in the winter I place charcol briquettes underneath the entire body of the car to help absorb any moisture.
For your current problem, you need to find the source of the smell.
Where do you store you car?
Can any animals get to it?
I would change the air filters and do a nice thorough clean including carpets as mentioned.
For your current problem, you need to find the source of the smell.
Where do you store you car?
Can any animals get to it?
I would change the air filters and do a nice thorough clean including carpets as mentioned.
njcarting1
Dewey,Cheatem & Howe ESQ.
WHY NOT ADD THE CHARCOL INSIDE THE VEHICLES INTERIOR, AND TRUNK AREA? Please remember the absorption is gonna take place inside the cabin area, that's where the odor control product will be most effective. Moth balls will be better placed under the car, and the briquettes inside in a plastic container.:inspector: :surrender :howdy
Calogero
New member
Perhaps I should try that.
I did it this way because I talked to like 4 or 5 people and one of them being my father-in-law who used to build the original Minis and has been storing cars for over 30 years so I was going on his advice mostly.
I haven't had a problem.
Car still smells brand new.
Ronkh
Wax Waster
When it comes to getting rid of smells/odor control, I would believe whateve NJ says. He knows exactly what he's talking about.
Zeolite. It will come pre-packaged in sizes appropriate for different size applications (closet, room, etc.) Reusable and "rechargeable" by placing them in the sun. Quite a bit less messy than charcoal. Speaking of charcoal, there is another granular product available via some janiortial supplies distributors.
As mentioned above:
The key is to locate the source of the malodor and remove it.
As mentioned above:
- OdoBan (available at some Sam's Clubs and W@lm@rts) in gallon concentrate and 24 oz. RTU sizes.
- PB's Air Fresheners have a biocide
- X-O seems to be a little tougher to source OTC, but it is also an effective product and also comes as X-O Plus which includes a general purpose cleaner.
The key is to locate the source of the malodor and remove it.
uadetailing
New member
what do you mean pbs has biocide
PB, I was going to provide a link to your website for those air fresheners/deodorizers but found no reference on the site. Are these still a limited/temporary product?
Along those same lines I was going to link to Natural Look, which I have made reference to having biocides in posts, but did not see a mention of that on the product page. I thought it was there once. Is a biocide still a component of the NL formula?
Poorboy
Founder Poorboy's World
We are still debating whether to make it a regular product, but it is available from AG on their site ... yes the Natural Look still has biocides to prevent mold, and kill bacteria and odors
