buy stuff from walmart to strap to your vents, or febreeze,i love that stuff

 

Coconut!!

I buy three packs of coconut air freshner trees. I use one at a time, but I keep the old ones under the seat or in the trunk. (For a month or so longer) It always smells like coconut with being overpowering.

 

Ever try Carpet Fresh No Vacuum Foam Refresher.... WOrks good.

 

i wish i could always have the new car smell, that is just the best smell of a car, other then 100 octane fuel

 

I just simply dont fart in mine, lol just kidding, try this: i have found that keeping a few dryer fabric softning sheets under the seats does really well. Like Bounce, Snuggles, Tide, that kind of thing.

 

I just simply dont fart in mine, lol just kidding, try this: i have found that keeping a few dryer fabric softning sheets under the seats does really well. Like Bounce, Snuggles, Tide, that kind of thing.

LOL...funny. But yeah, that fabric sheets is a good idea, I've tried this too and it works well.

 

That is a pretty good idea. I'm gonna go raid the laundry basket and see what I can find...

 

DON'T SMOKE IN THE CAR (if your a smoker)........

Treat it like your house, take care of it as alot of people don't spend the time to clean their car. My car is 4 years old now, people still get in and say it smells like a new car.....

 

^^^^^Agreed completely. I can tell a smoker's car the moment I open the door. Whether it looks like a giant ash tray or just smells like one.

 

don't eat at taco bell.

 

Definately not a smoker, although I do eat in there from time to time..

Anyway, I found that there's a little scaffold looking critter behind the vents that holds that dryer sheet just fine. Just kinda tucking it in there keeps it secure with the blower on full power. And Snuggle rocks it big time..

 

I just simply dont fart in mine, lol just kidding, try this: i have found that keeping a few dryer fabric softning sheets under the seats does really well. Like Bounce, Snuggles, Tide, that kind of thing.

Man, why kill yourself... Let 'er rip! As long as you don't "shart" you're ok.

The one thing I don't like about the fabric softener sheets (Bounce) is that it's VERY over powering if you let your car sit with the windows closed for a day or 2.

 

I use Febreeze or some of those coconut air freshners.

 

i get these little cheapo air freshners from walmart for like two bucks, they're really small and slip into your vents. I get the new car scent and i have people tell me it still smells like a new car.

 

^^Yea I tried those. Instead of the new car scent, I got the Vanilla. Didn't last too long, unfortunatly. Right now i'm testing out some vanilla and cherry scent stones that I got from Home Depot. They seem to be doing the trick...


---Randy

 

The new car scent is actually a product...A few years back I was working with an electrical company, and we had to do a Mercedes dealership in Danbury, CT. On the detailing side of the garage I noticed a big 55-gallon white plastic drum full of bluish/purple liquid. On the side of the barrel were some spray bottles and one was labeled, New Car Scent. Upon talking with the detailer, he said that smells exactly like a new car should. I didn't believe him so I sprayed some to get a smell for it..and it smelled EXACTLY like a new car. The detailer was nice enough to let me 'borrow' some and it worked great in my previous car and the workvan. Was constantly getting compliments and people being shocked when the get in a 82 Bonneville and it smells like a brand new car. This stuff is out there...if only I can get the name of it...


---Randy

 

The new car scent is actually a product...A few years back I was working with an electrical company, and we had to do a Mercedes dealership in Danbury, CT. On the detailing side of the garage I noticed a big 55-gallon white plastic drum full of bluish/purple liquid. On the side of the barrel were some spray bottles and one was labeled, New Car Scent. Upon talking with the detailer, he said that smells exactly like a new car should. I didn't believe him so I sprayed some to get a smell for it..and it smelled EXACTLY like a new car. The detailer was nice enough to let me 'borrow' some and it worked great in my previous car and the workvan. Was constantly getting compliments and people being shocked when the get in a 82 Bonneville and it smells like a brand new car. This stuff is out there...if only I can get the name of it...


---Randy

The stuff is probably not good for you.

 

The new car scent is actually a product...A few years back I was working with an electrical company, and we had to do a Mercedes dealership in Danbury, CT. On the detailing side of the garage I noticed a big 55-gallon white plastic drum full of bluish/purple liquid. On the side of the barrel were some spray bottles and one was labeled, New Car Scent. Upon talking with the detailer, he said that smells exactly like a new car should. I didn't believe him so I sprayed some to get a smell for it..and it smelled EXACTLY like a new car. The detailer was nice enough to let me 'borrow' some and it worked great in my previous car and the workvan. Was constantly getting compliments and people being shocked when the get in a 82 Bonneville and it smells like a brand new car. This stuff is out there...if only I can get the name of it...


---Randy

I heard that the real "new car smell" is from all the plastic and adhisives drying. Inhaleing all those chemicals can cause cancer. I am sure the artifical 'new car smell has been FDA approved or something.

 

Febreeze in the other cars, and in Candy, I just clean it with the Meguiar's Gold Class Leather whipes, keeps it smelling fresh.

 

The stuff is probably not good for you.

Perhaps, but I don't remember seeing any hazard stickers/diamond on the drum.

I heard that the real "new car smell" is from all the plastic and adhisives drying. Inhaleing all those chemicals can cause cancer. I am sure the artifical 'new car smell has been FDA approved or something.

I heard the same thing that it's it the plastic and adhesives drying..


---Randy

 

I use dryer sheets. They are also good in a pinch to remove bugs from the front grill and bumper as stated in another thread. I love the smell of fresh sheets.,

 

I hate the scent of Febreze, unless they've changed it from the original formula?

As for my car, 'm pretty standard. Don't smoke, most times no food in it, and I keep one of 3 fresheners hanging. Either Vanilla or Strawberry "ghetto trees" or a Yankee Candle Car Jar (Honeydew Melon is nice). That seems to do the trick.

As for Randy's NCS barrel, it's all organic chemistry. I've heard about the drying leading to the smell normally, and in high quantities those aren't real good for ya, but I doubt what was at the dealer was a risk at all. If it was it would need an MSDS sticker, and those are obvious. We made scents in my Orgo class, it's amazing what some clever rearrangements of carbons and hydrogens can do!! (Mine smelled like Juicy Fruit gum!)

 

Don't use any air fresheners in the car. That's why a lot of peoples' cars smell like old tacos after so many years of using those things. The trick is not having any fast food in your car. Fast food stinks the car up terribly. Also, don't smoke in the car. Just keep the inside very clean and it will smell very neutral.

 

I just clean it with the Meguiar's Gold Class Leather whipes, keeps it smelling fresh.

[thumb] Same thing I do! Plus I love the rubbing of the leather when you get in and out

 

I use these:

Air Spencer