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Smokers Revenge

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by SWA7381, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. Jan 8, 2007 at 5:58 PM
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    SWA7381

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    My son purchased a Toyota that was a smokers for 80k. He believed the dealers comment that it would disapate over time. He learned a valuable lesson about car dealers and I'm trying to find the best way to remove the smoke smell you get when you first open the door. Any Ideas???
    Thanks In Advance,
    Tim
    ps this Toyota has no cabin air filter (01Solara)
     
  2. Jan 8, 2007 at 6:00 PM
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    I hate that damn smell...interested to see what solutions are posted.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2007 at 6:08 PM
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    I have tried baking soda/cedar chips etc anything to absorb it. My next step is the steam cleaner but I'm afraid to touch the hedliner..... He bought this car with Moms help and when I came home from work it was too late to burst his bubble... kids
     
  4. Jan 9, 2007 at 3:44 AM
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    007Tacoma I dub thee malicious!

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    I had friends in High School that used Febreeze to "mask" the odor so their parents wouldn't find out. The biggest problem you run into IS the headliner. It is usually a very absorbant material and traps odors quite well.

    You may want to contact a local detail shop and ask them what they recommend. It can be done, but it isn't going t be easy.

    Best of Luck to you and yours (and your mission). Cheers!
     
  5. Jan 9, 2007 at 5:39 AM
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    Rent an “Ozone Generator” and run it for about an hour inside the truck and repeat a few more time if needed. Good bye smoke smell. Eat Steak! :hungry:

    PS. If you are in the Toronto area, I'll lend you one.
     
  6. Jan 9, 2007 at 5:42 AM
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    007Tacoma I dub thee malicious!

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    That is a new one to me. What is it? What does it do?
     
  7. Jan 9, 2007 at 7:14 AM
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    007Tacoma I dub thee malicious!

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    That definitely explains what it does, which makes sense as the name suggests.

    I wonder what other applications this would have and how effective it is...

    Thanks for answer to my question!
     
  9. Jan 11, 2007 at 12:30 PM
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    Here's a link to build your own: http://www.onlinepot.org/grow/ozone.htm

    Note: I do not condone the use of the main page except for err, medical use.
     
  10. Jan 11, 2007 at 4:58 PM
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    If you use the Ozone Generator, Make sure you run the vent in the cab to get all of the air circulated otherwise it will still be in the ducts.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2007 at 7:35 PM
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    My Dad used to soak a rag in paint thinner, wring it out. Then let dry and wrap in aluminum foil, leaving a little opening. Place it under the passenger seat.this makes really works, and beleive it or not it actually makes the interior smell like it did when it was brand new. I have a 13 year old Civic(sorry, not fond of Toyota cars) and have been doing it for years, Everyone always tells me how the interior smells like a new car. I also wiped most of the dash down with armor-all(light coat)
    Just be careful with the paint thinner, Also heard that this is done at used car lots many times!!!!
     
  12. Jan 13, 2007 at 10:17 AM
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    The older Civic's rule! I had 3 in the 90's, modified and all. They rock, a pleasure to drive and easy to work on. :plane:
     
  13. Jan 13, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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    Yeah, everyone wants to buy it. I brought it back from Germany, had a few modifications done(car made in Canada). Hade a few European specs, changed over, Best car I ever owned, paid off since 2000.Still runs like a champ.civic in ky8.jpg
     
  14. Feb 26, 2007 at 5:58 PM
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    Here is another product to mask or neutralize cigarette smoke smell. Its called Ban-O. If you are unable to source it in the US for whatever reason, I will make a few containers (200ml) available to select TW members, free of charge. You pay for shipping in the US and arrange for pickup in Toronto, Canada. You are responsible for customs etc etc. 200 ml of concentrate will make 2 liters of masking agent when mixed with 10 parts of water. If interested, please PM me.

    Follow this link for MSDS: http://www.ffgeneralsupply.com/msds/fullerbrush/j80.pdf
     
  15. Jul 28, 2007 at 12:39 PM
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    The ionizer is about the only thing that will get rid of the smoker thing. We used it on my truck when I traded it in at the dealership. One main thing here that I will pass on to all of you who do use it...............after its run for a few hours, open the door and get away from the truck for a few minutes. If you stand by or go inside the truck after this has run, you will get one helluva head rush followed by a nice headache. Just let it air out by itself for a few minutes.
    There is a warning on the ionizer about this.
     
  16. Apr 3, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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    ozium works well....but also you can buy commercial grade smoke odor eliminator at home depot for 2 bucks
     

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