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Beware of air freshener trim damage

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JJ Diablo, Jun 12, 2024.

  1. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    HondaGM

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    I wish some people would use Air Fresheners……
     
  2. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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    All the things!
    Seriously! Quit drilling farts into your seat, and you're set...

    Why does all of your trucks stink so bad, that you need synthetic aromas?
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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    My biggest secret is leaving the windows cracked, or open in the garage.

    Fart to your hearts content, but air the truck out.
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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    Yep. I had a Jeep XJ that stunk of dogs. Some Febreeze and a hot summer took care of the problem in no time flat.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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    Long long ago I had a wealthy customer that specifically bought a minivan just for his wolf hounds. Removed all but the front seat.

    It was the worst smelling car I've ever been in. But it makes sense! Contain the stink.

    My XJ had a very specific smell (probably mold), I dont miss that truck too much, it was fun though.
     
  6. Jun 12, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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    Cheap to fix... but constantly needed fixing. Quickly realized that I could either have a truck payment or a fix it payment.
     
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    lol… no thanks to breathing that artificial chemical cocktail of your favored scent.
    Keep calm and take a deep breath :D
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    Some lady wanyed to buy a car from me a while back... she was first in line.

    She mentioned that the car would be for her to shuttle her yappy dogs.
    :crapstorm:

    The guy second in line ended up buying it. I was relieved...

    I liked that car!

    I cant stand a stinky car! (Incliding air freshners)
     
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    He won’t live! But then again…

     
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    Most mainstream air fresheners contain phthalates. Phthalates soften plastic and shrink your nuts.
     
  12. Jun 13, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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    I only use Adam's odor neutralizer or Ozium spray.
     
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    I don't typically use air fresheners but I got a free one from Supreme Suspensions.
    It did the same thing on my center console.

    20240613_055552.jpg
     
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  15. Jun 13, 2024 at 3:57 AM
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    Just get leather seats lol. Then you can jack hammer them in all day but it won’t stick
     
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    This is such a bizarre thread?
     
  17. Jun 13, 2024 at 5:04 AM
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    Why lay the air freshener on the door or console? They are called "air fresheners" hang them in the air, they won't touch plastic that way. I remember reading this warning on an air freshener package.
     
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  18. Jun 13, 2024 at 5:07 AM
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    Or use the ones that come in a can and put them under your seat. I never really used the canned ones until I started driv8ng a truck for a living . They work good
     
  19. Jun 13, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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    air fresheners = chemical cocktail :stirthepot:
     
  20. Jun 13, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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    This is one more reason I don't clean my vehicles. Are they dirty inside, yes, and the outside is hideous. Will they clean up like new with some elbow grease, yes. Will I live to be 104, I doubt it but at least it won't be "death by toxic air freshener".

    However, when my vehicles are sold after my death they will have that fresh pine scent cause my wife knows ain't nobody wanting a dirty vehicle that smells like death.
     

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