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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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mildew smell

After this guy did the detailing of my car i have a mildew smell. what do i do to get rid of that smell and have a new car smell (new leather smell) back.
I have already left the car and rugs in the 90 degree sun for couple days.
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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The smell is coming from the air duct system, it's a very common problem. I changed my cabin filters and used a spray "Frigi-Fresh" sold by my dealer(6.95 a can). It is a very specific antibacterial spray that won't stain or damage the interior. It is sprayed into the fresh air intake of the outside of the vehicle while the A/C is on full blast. It has a "fresh" smell for a day or two, then neutral. I like the Yankee Candle Car Jar called "leather", it's pretty close to the real deal.
http://www.bgprod.com/products/climatecontrol.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BG-FR...Q5fCarQ5fParts

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Zaino it.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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there are plenty of us glk owners that have the smell issue. what is mercedes doing that this is so common? mine only smells just when i have a passenger getting in? of course! when i'm by myself...nothing! all my cars current and past, never had this issue? it's obviously a MB issue?
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