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Posted: 2/7/2020 9:40:31 AM EDT
Just bought a used VW and it needs a good douching. Upholstery, headliner, and the pillar panels, especially. Previous owner was a smoker.
Local Home Depot has a Karcher PRESTO 3 MINI extractor, for $24/day rental. Think this will do a good job?
Link Posted: 2/7/2020 11:33:58 AM EDT
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So if you have stains on the carpet that looks like it would be good for that.

When we get cars in that need odors removed, we detail them inside as best we can and then use this product to eliminate odor. It is awesome.Attachment Attached File
Link Posted: 2/7/2020 11:53:14 AM EDT
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@RoofTopShot
Any cleaning agent, for the detailer, you could recommend? Instructions say to use a non-foaming cleaning solution concentrate.

I'll see how good the steam cleaner/detailer works, with regard to smell, and give the ClO2 a try if necessary. Thanks.
Link Posted: 2/7/2020 12:20:01 PM EDT
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Put it in turn it on with the car running and AC on for an hour.

Then open door reach in shut off car close door and let run for 4 hours. When done open all windows and let ozone disperse.
Link Posted: 2/7/2020 12:21:06 PM EDT
[#4]
Folex is awesome and available at local stores.

For the smell you can use an Ozone machine
Link Posted: 2/15/2020 11:43:25 AM EDT
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There is really no good way to completely get rid of smoke. If the owner was smart enough to crack a window it isnt too bad and you will get used to it after a while but for those fucking idiots that sit in their car at break time with the windows rolled up chain smoking like a fool, there is nothing you can do. That crap gets down into the dash and that tar will build up on wire hanesses, inside AC ducts, under the seats, in brehind plastic interior panels.  You have to completely gut the car and scrub every little part to get it all out.
Link Posted: 2/15/2020 12:18:25 PM EDT
[#6]
McGuire's cheat recipe for interior cleaner:

1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp Dawn
Fill spray bottle with water (~12oz)

works as a great cleaner and smell remover...probably not heaver smoker residue but...it'll clean all the plastic stuff nicely.
Link Posted: 2/15/2020 7:12:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/15/2020 7:14:14 PM EDT
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If you don't want to buy one a local dealership should have one as they would use it for used cars.
Link Posted: 2/15/2020 10:20:18 PM EDT
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1. Full coverage insurance.
2. Oops.
3. Start anew.
Link Posted: 2/26/2020 11:54:05 PM EDT
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www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAP733IPut it in turn it on with the car running and AC on for an hour.

Then open door reach in shut off car close door and let run for 4 hours. When done open all windows and let ozone disperse.
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Yep.  May require multiple shock treatments, depending on level of smell.
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