Cigarette smell in recently acquired car

[Caleb]

Do you guys know of any detailers who clean the ceiling, seats, and carpet really well? Price?

 

[bradmedic04]

I bought one of these:

MicroLux ML4000DBK 7-Stage UV Ion Air Purifier with Remote, Black Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060SHSS8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wQO8ub17SQB3Z

Turned the ozone on full blast for a couple days, driving it once a day or so with the windows open, and the smell was completely eliminated and never came back. It's meant for an entire house, so the ozone scent is rather intense in an area as small as a car but it does the job.

 

[slowG]

Apples? Heard that works somewhere

 

[Caleb]

Sprays and ozone machines doesn't really get at the source of the smell, does it?

 

[Bfish]

Man I really hope you get the smell out... Sadly some cars that are super bad never rid themselves of the smoke smell!

 

[bradmedic04]

Sprays and ozone machines doesn't really get at the source of the smell, does it?

Sprays, no, but the ozone machines are marketed as actually breaking down the chemical structure of the smell (and damaging living tissue, which is why you really want to air it out after it's done).

I should mention I bought it to de-stink a house before moving in. Car was just a bonus. Worked great for both.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Amazon.com: Mothers 05424 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner - 24 oz.: Automotive if you're willing to do the work yourself and save quite a bit of money.

Sparkling Image has a good reputation, $99 for full interior cleaning.

 

[Jomibe]

Darring's Detail in Indianapolis.

Close thread.

 

[Caleb]

The car isn't so bad that you or I would gag, just a stench...going to replace cabin air filter monday when I pick up the car, then find a good detailer to clean the ceiling, seats, and carpet.

 

[1911ly]

Ozone machine works wonders if the smoker wasn't a really heavy smoker. I worked for a while for a buddy of mine that had a car lot. Somethings we would leave in in the car for days. If it's bad enough you'll need to replace the headliner. Maybe even have the heating & cooling ducts remove & washed. Maybe even the ac/heater cores too. Better be a nice car to put all that in to.

I always smell the headliner above the drivers seat. If it smells like a ashtray I don't give a how cheap it is. I'll pass. Let a smoker buy it.

 

[bradmedic04]

If you were closer I'd say you're welcome to try out the purifier. If you happen up this way let me know.

 

[1911ly]

If you were closer I'd say you're welcome to try out the purifier. If you happen up this way let me know.

Take him up on it!!!

 

[1775usmarine]

If you were closer I'd say you're welcome to try out the purifier. If you happen up this way let me know.

I may have to hit you up for my impala. It smells of smoke and mill.

 

[Caleb]

If you were closer I'd say you're welcome to try out the purifier. If you happen up this way let me know.

How far north?

 

[bradmedic04]

How far north?

Hammond. Right on the IL border.

 

[bradmedic04]

I may have to hit you up for my impala. It smells of smoke and mill.

Just remind me before the meet and eat and I'll bring it out. If you need it sooner, we'll just have to make something work.

 

[1775usmarine]

Just remind me before the meet and eat and I'll bring it out. If you need it sooner, we'll just have to make something work.

Will do there's no rush

 

[spirit390]

Ozone is really bad for your lungs. In high enough concentrations it will scare your lungs. Make sure you let the car air out before you get in it. Safety first

 

[drop45]

You might want to find a product you can spray in the vents also.

 

[SMiller]

Buy a can of cheap coffee grounds, dump coffee grounds on cookie sheet and leave in the car for days, the smell will go away.

I find detailing the car helps a ton, you would be surprised what the windows look like with the smoke film on them, use some nasty windex with tons of ammonia and it will help break it up.

The sun is natural ozone, leave the windows cracked and it will help lift the smell over time.