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Old 02-11-2010, 09:27 PM
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what do folks here use for detailing the car interiors to get the 'new car' smell....like professional detailers.
I think there are some options for detailing the dash and others for detailing the leather seats?

I have used Lexol cleaner/conditioner for the leather and Armorall wipes/protectant for for dash/vinyl parts ... they dont do the trick.

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I would like to know as well!

I bought a bottle of Meguiar's Car Odor Eliminator to give it a try. I don't have any bad smells in my car, but I'd like to see how it handles overall.

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If you put a Ozone machine in your car, you can get the new car smell back. There are many companies that rent them out.
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Originally Posted by Krozi
If you put a Ozone machine in your car, you can get the new car smell back. There are many companies that rent them out.
You think with an 04 vehicle you'll be able to pull that new car smell back with the Ozone machine?
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Check out CG (Chemical guys), they have "New Car" smell spray, did smell like a new car but it won't last long though
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Check out CG (Chemical guys), they have "New Car" smell spray, did smell like a new car but it won't last long though

I also saw this one from Griot's - http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/interior+detailing/leather+scent%2C+4+ounces.do

anyone used the new car or leather smell?
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Originally Posted by vsark
I also saw this one from Griot's - http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/interior+detailing/leather+scent%2C+4+ounces.do

anyone used the new car or leather smell?
yes, i've tried it and it just smell like the leather from a leather shoe not like a new leather inside a new car. :thumbsdown:
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Zaino leather cleaner + conditioner
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Originally Posted by Cwest
You think with an 04 vehicle you'll be able to pull that new car smell back with the Ozone machine?
Well, I got the new car smell out of a Mercedes R350 with 80,000 miles on it...it was an 07, but still...
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Originally Posted by Krozi
Well, I got the new car smell out of a Mercedes R350 with 80,000 miles on it...it was an 07, but still...
I thought you were trying to get the new car smell into it!


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