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Removing Smoke Odor?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by dtrujillo63, Sep 30, 2009.

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Sep 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM

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So I'm in the process of buying a used car. I found one that I really like, the only issue is that previous owner smoked in it. Is it possible to complete remove the smoke odor? I know the normal stuff will only mask it. Anyone ever dealt with this before?

dtrujillo63, Sep 30, 2009

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Oct 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM

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sit a box or two of baking soda in it with the windows up for a few days.

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Yeah...They make oder masking stuff...the baking soda thing works pretty well...
Really only time will fix it tho...

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Did you end up buying it Denny?

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Take it to a detailer company or dealership, they'll usually have something im pretty sure is called an ozone generator? they remove the smell really well, but can kinda leave a hint of chlorine smell...

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