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Brisbane
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May 2004
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Old Car Smell
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Thu, 07 April 2005 21:10
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How do you get rid of the old car smell?
changed the carpets, cleaned the interior, new seat covers, nice air freshner and it still stinks!!!
I hate going out using my old car... fresh and clean then after you come out of your car you're worst smelling than before you cleaned up!
how did you guys overcome this?
just tell everyone to cover their nose when ur passing?
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Location:
Sydney
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June 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Thu, 07 April 2005 21:27
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most of the old car smells are in the roof lining... after xxx amount of years of people smoking in it and stuff you cant get rid of it... what i did with my first TA22 was rip everything out and clean it all with wax and grease and then laid the new carpet, roof lining, etc
put a freshener after that and its perfect... but roof is the culprit
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Thu, 07 April 2005 21:53
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thanks for the tip
will try replacing it.
do you know how much roof lining normally cost?
cheers!
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Location:
Sydney
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June 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Thu, 07 April 2005 23:09
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cost all depends on the car... for example that TA22 lining cost bout $100, but with the TA22 the front and rear windscreens need to come out and also the both side door frame rubbers and chrome strips...
so all in all with the celica its bout $100 for the lining, roughly $250 for the windscreen seals, another $100 for the fram seals (if the get damaged when taking them off and bout $50 to remove and replace windscreens which ends up roughly $500
so if your car is the same then theres a rough estimate based on a toyota celica TA22... if those things are not required then its cheaper
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 01:21
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Spray all the fabric with Febreeze and let the car sit with all the windows open for a while, then chuck in a decent air freshener.
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 01:39
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go to kmart and u can buy "New Car Smell" air freshener
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 01:40
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Cept that doesn't work cos when it runs out, the cause of the old ass smell remains.
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 01:58
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cant just buy 1 u tightarse
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 02:00
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I did say to buy one you massif dong, I just also suggested to get rid of the smell too, not just hide it 
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 02:08
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febreze does not work man
old cars will smell like old cars for life
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Location:
Newcastle
Registered:
July 2003
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 02:48
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open up the doors and windows get a good big fan blowing through the car so it is moving the air out of it at a good pace, then whilst wearing a dust mask get out the compressed air sprayer thingo you use to.. well spray compressed air. then blast the crap out of the roof lining, carpets etc, youll me amazed at the ammount of crap that comes out. and all that crap in there is adding to the smell. just make sure you have enough airflow leaving the car to ensure that all the bits your dislodging are getting removed.
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Location:
Arthurs Creek, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 03:17
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Note::: TA22 & RA23 do not require the front and rear windscreens to come out for the roof lining replacement. Motor trimmers have a tool that inserts the roof lining beneath the window rubber
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 05:59
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| Les wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 10:08 |
febreze does not work man
old cars will smell like old cars for life
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If it didn't work, you didn't use it right.
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 06:10
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ok
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 06:17
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That's right, back in your hole accountant.
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 06:27
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i know that there is no point arguing with this IT geek, as he is too recalcitrant 
and stop stroking that febreze
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 07:30
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you have to doubt a man's sexuality when he goes on so much about febreeze!!
On the note of roof linings, i took my RA28 roof lining out and it just slid back into the front windscreen seal - there was like this extra lip which it fit into with a little bit of coaxing with a screwdriver 
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Location:
Kilsyth, Melbourne
Registered:
September 2004
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 10:31
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| THE WITZL wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 15:30 |
you have to doubt a man's sexuality when he goes on so much about febreeze!!
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Metro yes, homo like you, no.
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Location:
Land of Oz
Registered:
June 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 10:56
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Hi,
I agree with Hokey. Old cars get that vintage smell about them that is pretty cool. Much, much better for your health than new car smells.
I've noticed that as I age, I am starting to get a vintage odour about me!
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
adelaide
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 12:09
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| Les wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 12:08 |
old cars will smell like old cars for life
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my car is 36 years old and does not smell like an old car
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
February 2005
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 12:10
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Yeah i love the old car smell, If its there when you get in, you know your driving a classic...im not so keen on the "old ass smell" as you described it though frank.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 12:29
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| hokey wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 20:02 |
i love the old car smell. i don't see y u would want to get rid of it, unless ur girlfriend is tellin u. (Girlfriend swings whip in air and cracks on ur arse)
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When my Ta22 use to be on the road it had that old school smell about it and it was the best. Im a young punk (well according to older ppl) and i appreciate old school flavour. i suppose its something that grows on you.
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On Probation
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Hobart
Registered:
December 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 14:03
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so when we talk OLD car smell... we are talking Datsun 240Z, TA22 old smell.. wat about 80's like MA61 or MA70... where do they fit in... new car smell is like cheap arse plastic like commodore smell.. is it just me also.. or does anyone else get a head ache when they get in commo's and falcons and new cars.. it feels like u slip into a new dimension... thats how bloody quiet they are inside!
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 14:08
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Theres a distinction. Old vinyl old car smell, that reeks of classic. Mums boyfriend has a 1970 Capri with 30000km on it, it's immaculate, and you open the door and it smells cool.
The old car smell that is nasty is 20+ years of sweat, cigarettes, damp all munched into one weird concoction.
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On Probation
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Hobart
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December 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 14:09
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 00:08 |
Theres a distinction. Old vinyl old car smell, that reeks of classic. Mums boyfriend has a 1970 Capri with 30000km on it, it's immaculate, and you open the door and it smells cool.
The old car smell that is nasty is 20+ years of sweat, cigarettes, damp all munched into one weird concoction.
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i tend to agree with that... i find datsuns have a destinct smell to them its that vinyl sitting in the sun smell! then when u sit on it... u burn your arse! espically if its black!
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May 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 21:59
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| pro_ke wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 22:09 |
| Les wrote on Fri, 08 April 2005 12:08 |
old cars will smell like old cars for life
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my car is 36 years old and does not smell like an old car
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read the post above you man, maybe ur nose is getting vintage too ..
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Fri, 08 April 2005 23:04
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Hi,
| TRD_Supra wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 00:03 |
... new car smell is like cheap arse plastic like commodore smell.. is it just me also.. or does anyone else get a head ache when they get in commo's and falcons and new cars..
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The "new car" smell is from the polymers and other chemicals leaching out of the plastics and vinyl. These products are known as nasty cancigens (spell?) and are very unhealthy to you. Many people get headaches and sick when they get into new cars.
The smartest and most healthiest thing to do when you get a new car is to open the windows and let the smells get out of the car asap.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:21
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One of my corollas i got off a mate, is the worst smelling car ive ever seen. He would always smoke in it, and soooooo many bongs have been spilled on the carpet, its soo foul..
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Location:
NSW Engadine
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:57
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I think my car smells like a musty old volvo mixed with a 4 stroke lawnmower...
But everyone gets in and says, your car smells nice... WTF is everyone on?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sat, 09 April 2005 10:28
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| 79rollaboy wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 10:57 |
I think my car smells like a musty old volvo mixed with a 4 stroke lawnmower...
But everyone gets in and says, your car smells nice... WTF is everyone on?
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Maybe your friends are into petrol sniffing?
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Location:
NSW Engadine
Registered:
June 2003
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sun, 10 April 2005 11:02
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| river wrote on Sat, 09 April 2005 09:04 |
These products are known as nasty cancigens (spell?) and are very unhealthy to you.
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carcinogens
haha engadine = teh boganville
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Location:
NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sun, 10 April 2005 22:04
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| STR8 2.8 wrote on Sun, 10 April 2005 21:02 |
haha engadine = teh boganville
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You have no idea how bad it is...
Although there are some good cars... Like 20V Sprinters, JZX90 Mark II, and thats about it...
Its mainly commodores...
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
Registered:
February 2005
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Re: Old Car Smell
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Sun, 10 April 2005 23:28
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get it full on steam cleaned or use one of those wet steam cleaner citric cleaners... and then use a wet and dry vacuum cleaner to suck all the water out, leave all the doors open and leave the car in the sun for a few hours
best to do on a warm day, but seriously, the car will be great after that... and if you make sure to let it dry out properly, it wont have too much of a fruity citrus smell, just a smell of cleanliness
much better than the smell of gunk and old fast food and cigarettes
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