Need to get rid of strong odor!
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I purchased a CPO and ddn't notice the smoke odor when I took it for a test drive. However, I tried everything to get it out. I have tried vinegar, coffee, shampooing, baking soda, and Ozone spray. Even replaced the cabin air filters. What else can I do?
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Originally Posted by medik13' post='999276' date='Sep 5 2009, 10:03 AM
I purchased a CPO and ddn't notice the smoke odor when I took it for a test drive. However, I tried everything to get it out. I have tried vinegar, coffee, shampooing, baking soda, and Ozone spray. Even replaced the cabin air filters. What else can I do?
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
For the vents you could spray some 1Z Klima-Care, though that probably won't remove all the smell.
You could follow up with some Chemical Guys Sofast Odor eater, i've heard good things about it.
You could follow up with some Chemical Guys Sofast Odor eater, i've heard good things about it.
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I have used Ozium in the past, and it is pretty amazing at it's odor removing ability!! 
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='999277' date='Sep 5 2009, 09:07 AM
You need to find someone with an ozone machine. Let the machine run for 2 or 3 hours and the smell will be gone.
Wow, I had never heard of these! Found some info here for anyone intrerested.http://www.jenesco.com/odor-removal.htm
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I had the same issue with my car - I bought it CPO and it came with a nasty cigar smell. I got the dealer to replace the filters and clean out the A/C system which helped a bit. I then got the ozone treatment for an hour - that helped a bit too - but I found a detailer who left the ozone machine in the car overnight and then did a detailed interior clean-up - that has removed most of the smell. Now I only occasionally catch a whif of the smell - particularly on hot days.
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Originally Posted by Bawa' post='1023064' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:27 AM
I had the same issue with my car - I bought it CPO and it came with a nasty cigar smell. I got the dealer to replace the filters and clean out the A/C system which helped a bit. I then got the ozone treatment for an hour - that helped a bit too - but I found a detailer who left the ozone machine in the car overnight and then did a detailed interior clean-up - that has removed most of the smell. Now I only occasionally catch a whif of the smell - particularly on hot days.
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