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efiLnikcuFeciN
10-19-2002, 06:25 PM
Is there any fragrance or oil scent that could make my car smell like new again ??
BGR
10-19-2002, 06:42 PM
You know those air freshners you hang in your car, shaped like a tree or a leaf? They sell them in new car scent. It doesn't really smell like a new car but it does smell nice. Vanilla smells nice too.
Jimbo
10-19-2002, 06:43 PM
yes, i bought a very effective spray from autozone. One or 2 sprays will make the car smell like new for about 2 days. My galant really smells bad when i dont use it and i think its because I have cloth seats. My theory is that when you have leather seats, and other people fart in your seats, the smell bounces off the leathre and it smells temporily in the car but eventually goes away. however, when you have cloth seats, smell of the fart goes in the seats and stays there. Just my 2 cents.
mrjaydeeone
10-19-2002, 06:44 PM
the best smelling air freshner I have found so far is watermelon...
the tree ones
Tiller
10-19-2002, 07:51 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jimbo)</div><div class='quotemain'>yes, i bought a very effective spray from autozone. Â*One or 2 sprays will make the car smell like new for about 2 days. Â*My galant really smells bad when i dont use it and i think its because I have cloth seats. Â*My theory is that when you have leather seats, and other people fart in your seats, the smell bounces off the leathre and it smells temporily in the car but eventually goes away. Â*however, when you have cloth seats, smell of the fart goes in the seats and stays there. Â*Just my 2 cents.</div>

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif

if anyone ever farted in my car, i'd smash their face...

good thind i got the leathers though, just in case... https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif
BGR
10-19-2002, 07:56 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jimbo)</div><div class='quotemain'>yes, i bought a very effective spray from autozone. Â*One or 2 sprays will make the car smell like new for about 2 days. Â*My galant really smells bad when i dont use it and i think its because I have cloth seats. Â*My theory is that when you have leather seats, and other people fart in your seats, the smell bounces off the leathre and it smells temporily in the car but eventually goes away. Â*however, when you have cloth seats, smell of the fart goes in the seats and stays there. Â*Just my 2 cents.</div>

Mine is just the opposite. If I haven't used the car all weekend and then when I finally open the door, it smells like a new car again. But when I turn on the vent.. phew! Smells like my socks. My only remedy when this happens is to turn on the AC.
Tiptronic
10-19-2002, 07:56 PM
this may sound strange, and the guys here in CHI think i am, but i like the ROYAL PINE scents :biggrin:
Tiller
10-19-2002, 08:13 PM
they did make a scent called "new car smell"... not sure if they still do though...

your best bet is to buy a new car though... https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif
sheefo2k
10-19-2002, 08:39 PM
yeaa i have a spray thats called new car smeell and it worx
and i also have cloth and my car sometimes smells like shit. but u could also use febreez and then top it off with some 2 sprays of ur new car scent and laeve the vanilla leaf thingy in ru car alll the time
Fishboy55
10-19-2002, 10:09 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BGR)</div><div class='quotemain'>Mine is just the opposite. Â*If I haven't used the car all weekend and then when I finally open the door, it smells like a new car again. Â*But when I turn on the vent.. phew! Â*Smells like my socks. Â*My only remedy when this happens is to turn on the AC.</div>

Rich, sounds like your cabin filter needs changing...or at least refreshening.

Chip
efiLnikcuFeciN
10-20-2002, 02:21 AM
Yeah, i guess when u turn on the A/C and the smell like socks https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif i think it need to be replaced https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif anybody knows how to do it ?? cause i need to replace it also.

I know it's behind the glove compartment, but where did u get a new cabin filter ?? is there any aftermarket filter for that ??

Thanks -- also thank for all the reply guys, but please tell me where to get it and the specific brand and smell https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif
ChromeGalant
10-20-2002, 09:02 AM
I steamclean my seats every other month.. even though nobody sits in the back... keep out the hidden smells in the cloth..

To get new car smell.. goto the dealer for a test drive and swap out the rear seat.. bottom part) and the headrests.. should get a partial new car smell.
CcVilleES
10-20-2002, 03:19 PM
im diggin the strawberries and cream leafs, so are the ladies
pinoyesv6
10-20-2002, 04:16 PM
first of all, that new car smell, partly has to do with the car being new. new fabric new plastic etc etc. but most of it has to do with the leather and especially the vinyl. vinyl like in the dash has to breath and emits a smell which every1 calls a new car smell.


Yeah, i guess when u turn on the A/C and the smell like socks https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif i think it need to be replaced https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif anybody knows how to do it ?? cause i need to replace it also.

I know it's behind the glove compartment, but where did u get a new cabin filter ?? is there any aftermarket filter for that ??



as for the cabin filter, i just made mine out of some cut up house AC filter. works just fine. another alternative is to go to the dealer and pay i think 40 dollars for the filter (not worth it) or just wash the old one.

as for how to access it. open the glovebox, pinch the sides and remove the glove box. then you will see i think its either 2 or 4 brass screws. remove them and remove the lil tray for the filter...
Jimbo
10-20-2002, 04:52 PM
I steamclean my seats every other month.. even though nobody sits in the back... keep out the hidden smells in the cloth..

To get new car smell.. goto the dealer for a test drive and swap out the rear seat.. bottom part) and the headrests.. should get a partial new car smell.

Where can you get your seats steam cleaned? how much does it cost, and how effective is it?
Sarah
10-20-2002, 06:19 PM
i use lilac or new car smell freshners..vanilla smells lke coconut to me.and nobody farts in my car Todd just got sharpie marker ink on the seat..............
titanium02
10-20-2002, 06:42 PM
If it comes from your carpet:

http://www.dccarcare.com/tipowk/tipowk5.html ('http://www.dccarcare.com/tipowk/tipowk5.html')
jman380
10-20-2002, 09:10 PM
hey look every one if you want the new car smell go to home depot and buy this product from zep call smoke eliminator in the garden dept. i work at home depot i didnt know about this tikll a year ago only cause my friend is a proffesional detailer and he told me thats what the shop uses
TJC
10-20-2002, 09:25 PM
If your vent smells bad, you can put your car on high heat for a couple of minutes follow by cool air with no AC. Sometimes it's the mold/mildew from condensation from the AC usage that causes vents to smell bad. The heat usually will kill that smell but while you are doing this, you probably should be out of the car with all the windows rolled down, lol. You don't want to add sweat to the smell of your car. :lauging:
HeadAche
10-20-2002, 09:36 PM
TO be honest my car never smells.. If it does smell like anything its the car cleaner im using or the Black Magic trim protector i use on the dash and other smalls pieces in my ride.. Ohh yeah i like the Vanilla sent best of all, the chicks love vanilla..lol
delo
10-22-2002, 09:51 AM
personally i get the cherry squares and put them either under the seats or in the slots in the front doors or in the pouches in the back of the front seats.
Nick VR4
10-22-2002, 10:09 AM
I use a leather treatment spray
Cleans the leather and conditions it so it wont crack etc
and it smells nice too
GaLanT
10-22-2002, 02:34 PM
I get the leather air freshner even though i don't have leather https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif
I love the smell of new leather...
Perfect_Storm
10-23-2002, 08:32 PM
You gotta get the little Califonia Scents joints.Santa Barbera Berry is the best one, but Cherry is off the rip too. Dont get the gel kind though, it doesnt last as long. Get the can with the squares in it. :mg:
dmc888
11-09-2002, 05:38 AM
yeah i use the new car scent too. i use the big spray bottle one. i use about 10-15 pumps and spray it all over the fabric/seats,and floors mostly. then i quickly close the doors and leave it sit for an hour. don't do that before you drive you might get high :shock: . do that about 3 times (once an hour) and it should stay smelling new for a while.

i had that wierd mold smell too. the ac heat killed it.

my favorite scent is my squash scent . its expensive though. i have the japanese/ mirage/ cassete spencer one. i got it at a performance shop. i paid like 15 for it. and the refills are like 10.