How can I get rid of that Oder?
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How can I get rid of that Oder?
Hi,
I bought My car second hand and it was in storage and transshipment for a long time. Now it's got a chemically damp Oder that kind of suffocates at first when you get in. I tried sprays and evaporator perfumes and still can't loose it.
What's your suggestion?
I will be leaving for a week, so if you have a radical suggestion I'll give it a thought.
I bought My car second hand and it was in storage and transshipment for a long time. Now it's got a chemically damp Oder that kind of suffocates at first when you get in. I tried sprays and evaporator perfumes and still can't loose it.
What's your suggestion?
I will be leaving for a week, so if you have a radical suggestion I'll give it a thought.
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I tried something similar but in the end the nice sent goes away and the annoying fumes scent kicks back inn......
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I had a sour smell when I first got my car also. It went away after I changed the cabin air filters. They were FILTHY!! I picked mine up on ebay for $45 shipped for a German made MB equivalent. Changing them takes 5 minutes, they are located under the passenger side dash...
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Where is the smell coming from is it from the A/C system? I would change the cabin air filter like emilner said. It's a particle and charcoal filter which removes odor and dust from the vehicle. Also Mercedes sells a A/C disinfectant to run through the system if you would want to try that again. Have the car detailed so they can wetvac the interior to help remove some of the trapped stank.
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On the serious note,
if it smells like a rotten eggs, it might be a catalytic converter.
In that case, just drive the car for a while.
if it smells like a rotten eggs, it might be a catalytic converter.
In that case, just drive the car for a while.
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Me to agree, There is no room for prejudice here, should be reported. A site like this should go beyond political beives I am Israeli in exile and Although saudia arabia never supported our existence to say the Leese I have no personal problem with any member who ever he is.
People- Lets make this world a better place for our children, we are all created equaly regardless of our color or belives
MB of Arabia, welcome to the forum and please forgive the ignorant remarks above.
People- Lets make this world a better place for our children, we are all created equaly regardless of our color or belives
MB of Arabia, welcome to the forum and please forgive the ignorant remarks above.
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And I don't like when people turn an innocent joke (not the best one, but still a joke) into a big deal. It's like we don't have enough PC crap elsewhere.
There's nothing political about a camel. Get real, folks.
There's nothing political about a camel. Get real, folks.
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I agree, is not the best joke!!!! I consider your post as an apology so move on!!! I never smell odor on my mercedes so I really don't know how to help you!!!
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Do you have Home Depot in Saudia? If yes, here in the US home depot carries a commercial deodorant that is designed to remove odors from old carpeting or any saturated situation. It comes in 1 gallon and I can tell you that I have used it several times in renovation projects in places that had very offensive buildup of odors. It works great. The only set back is that the fragrance it gives is very strong and it will take you long time to loose it, But steel better.
I will Ck on Sunday the name of the material and post it here. If the source of the odor is bacterial it will work.
I will Ck on Sunday the name of the material and post it here. If the source of the odor is bacterial it will work.
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Sorry, no disrespect intended...could have just as easily said to an American to park it by a horse farm in Kentucky to neutralize the odor or by a fish cannery on the coast. Not all that funny anyway, and certainly didn't mean to offend our friends overseas. I should have been more thoughtful and less stupid
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emilner- Our world is full of injustices, at times it can be very frustrating, but if we all keep calm and try to solve problems with our brain controlled mouths it will be easier for all our human fellows.
We can not fight windmills.
Meanwhile, I think we should all be nice to MB of ARABIA and by not adding more material here that is not relevant to his question. I am sure this can be a very interesting post.
We can not fight windmills.
Meanwhile, I think we should all be nice to MB of ARABIA and by not adding more material here that is not relevant to his question. I am sure this can be a very interesting post.
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Hi,
I bought My car second hand and it was in storage and transshipment for a long time. Now it's got a chemically damp Oder that kind of suffocates at first when you get in. I tried sprays and evaporator perfumes and still can't loose it.
What's your suggestion?
I will be leaving for a week, so if you have a radical suggestion I'll give it a thought.
I bought My car second hand and it was in storage and transshipment for a long time. Now it's got a chemically damp Oder that kind of suffocates at first when you get in. I tried sprays and evaporator perfumes and still can't loose it.
What's your suggestion?
I will be leaving for a week, so if you have a radical suggestion I'll give it a thought.
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Very interesting to see a few people trying to answer the car odor question in the middle of all the political, racial and social commentary.
This is a car forum, let's stick to cars, there are thousands of political sites where you can vent off.
Much thanks.
This is a car forum, let's stick to cars, there are thousands of political sites where you can vent off.
Much thanks.
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I tried peeled oranges' skin in my old car and it worked (for tobacco odor) but if that is not enough wet wash all interior cloth parts + mats and use a leather pflege product from MB on your leather parts
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Holy crap all Hell broke lose here, are we like on Cross Fire or something?
carsnob, appology accepted and no hard feelings.... The only thing is that I hate it when some people think they have the right to be rude to others for no reason at all.. Any way water under the bridge mate ;-)
and a note for the Israeli guy... Thanks a lot cousin for standing up for me,
I just got back from the *** end of no where... And haven't had the chance to check my car yet...... I sprayed it with an air freshener and put some saturated tissues with Vanilla essence under the seats and left the bottle open with the remaining portion to evaporate..... It's been there for over a week in 120+ F temperature
I'm not that optimistic but if it doesn't work, I'll do some of the suggestions above. Thanks all, will keep you posted.
carsnob, appology accepted and no hard feelings.... The only thing is that I hate it when some people think they have the right to be rude to others for no reason at all.. Any way water under the bridge mate ;-)
and a note for the Israeli guy... Thanks a lot cousin for standing up for me,
I just got back from the *** end of no where... And haven't had the chance to check my car yet...... I sprayed it with an air freshener and put some saturated tissues with Vanilla essence under the seats and left the bottle open with the remaining portion to evaporate..... It's been there for over a week in 120+ F temperature
I'm not that optimistic but if it doesn't work, I'll do some of the suggestions above. Thanks all, will keep you posted.
