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Old 05-28-08, 09:58 AM
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Default Odor "bombs" for the car

Guys,

I recently purchased a DD that had been smoked in. I had a local detail guy come by and he "bombed" the car to get rid of the smell. Well I want to do this to my other cars as it smells really good - but I am not sure where to get these "bombs". I asked him, but he was hesitant to tell me as that is how he makes his money.

Anyone know where to get these?

Thanks,
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i have had the same problem

basically you gotta work it it like crazy

no one odor bomb is gona take care of the smell built in for years.

Use carpet cleaners to clean all fabric including the headliner, get a **** load of baking soda and odor absorbing gels, clean all the carpet u can, use those special sprays for your a/c to kill the smell inside them too.

its hard. i had my car for 4 months and weekly treating it but its slightly still there
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J stuff, im with you on the boat where i scrub like hell to get rid of smells.

but from the description from the OP, it seems like the detailer just put something in the car, and explodes a fragrance that overtakes the original smell and rids it.

perhaps he can give us more details on the "bomb"
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Is that what the o-zone generator is for?
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I'm guessing you're talking about these.

http://www.topoftheline.com/odorbomb.html
http://autogeek.net/clairgefoair.html
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I'm tempted to buy the leather smelling 'bomb'
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6,000 sq feet? wow. and to think you can use this in a car. sounds poisoness to me. i would get the no smell one
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
Awesome.

I have ordered some from "topoftheline" and will see how they work. After I do those, I will order the ones from autogeek and will let you know which works the best.

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here's another link --> http://www.autodetailingsolutions.co...fresheners.htm

They also offer a version specifically for tobacco smoke
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Originally Posted by Dx3
Awesome.

I have ordered some from "topoftheline" and will see how they work. After I do those, I will order the ones from autogeek and will let you know which works the best.

Jonny
Let us know how it works out. I've been curious about trying it, but have been waiting until I needed more detailing supplies.
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Originally Posted by tuan92129
I'm tempted to buy the leather smelling 'bomb'
lol

any leather smelling product will likely enhance the "old" and "smoke" smell

im using very citrus products
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im gonna wait for the review also...let us know.
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those bombs work well and leave no residue. Either the one from ADS or AG will work just fine
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Originally Posted by Dx3
Awesome.

I have ordered some from "topoftheline" and will see how they work. After I do those, I will order the ones from autogeek and will let you know which works the best.

Jonny
Yeah don't forget to report back on the ones you ordered from that site.
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I want to set off one of these things every time I turn on my A/C.


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