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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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anyone got any info on good stuff to use to get the stink of burnt plastic etc out of a car after a light interior fire?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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good old fashioned softner dilutted, its just like fabreeze but cheap as chips
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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fabric softener?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Neutradol air freshener works a treat on smoky smells, it's a little pot that you open the top of and just leave it. Stick it under a seat with a bit of tape or something and let it work it's magic. also available in aerosol form too
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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ive bought a complete new interior for it as even though it was a light fire in the back of the car it has ruined the whole inside , i have the inside completely stripped so i can scrub it with some type of cleaning/deodorising agent before i fit the new interior,so basically what im after is info on stuff to use that will deal with this level of damage
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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its suprising what you can do, ive chopped up lemons oranges before and sat em on a plate in the car for a day or so and it makes it all smell well nice, if your already stripped out just get yourself some upholstery cleaner ina squirty bottle a chammy leather type thing and a buvket of water
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Stick a bowl of vinegar in the car for a couple of days (just dont forget to take it out before you drive off)
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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ok will give the above suggestions a go, thanks
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