[adriankeith]

I'm going to be working on a client's car this weekend and he's a pretty avid smoker. I know it's probably pretty useless to take any measures to get that stench out but I'd like for it to at least smell better when he gets it back so maybe he'll take the initiative to not smoke in his car. Anyways, just wondering if there are any OTC products I can get or even something from CG since they're not far from my place. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[yukonon22]

ozium is otc.

[richy]

I have this DG product but have yet to try it:
Duragloss Duragloss (Absorb-It Odor Eliminator)
After spraying whatever you choose, put a bounty dryer sheet or two under some seats..they do a good job of absorbing odours in hte car.

[Charlies02GLS]

About 3 years after purchasing my current vehicle I can *still* smell smoke on humid days, it drives me absolutely nuts.

I've tried CGs odor eliminator on my work shoes and it does work pretty well, the scent is a bit overpowering at first though so allow ample time for it to air out.

[bryansbestwax]

Ozone machine is the only way to permanently get rid of the smell

[1f1fan]

Ozone machine. See if there is a place you can rent one for the day maybe???

Then leave bounty a dryer sheet under the front seats like richy said.

[Denzil]

Ozone machines are quite pricey to purchase aren't they?

While ozone machines may be the correct way to remove odors, how would one do it if he couldn't get a hold of an ozone machine. I have Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover which I was thinking of using for taking care of any odor or stain. So far it's done pretty well with what I've encountered (typical stains from drinks, food, dirt, and grime).

[bryansbestwax]

Originally Posted by Denzil

Ozone machines are quite pricey to purchase aren't they?

While ozone machines may be the correct way to remove odors, how would one do it if he couldn't get a hold of an ozone machine. I have Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover which I was thinking of using for taking care of any odor or stain. So far it's done pretty well with what I've encountered (typical stains from drinks, food, dirt, and grime).

They are pricey, however to permanently rid yourself of the smell it is the only way. Masking them with products won't last forever. Check around your area, someone may let you use or rent theirs, start with the better deatail shops.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

That DG product is a complete waste.

[togwt]

Smoke- / Tobacco smoke- is one of the most difficult smells to remove from a car, as the smoke permeates almost every interior finish. Most smokers drop cigarette / cigar ash down the side of the steering column or gear shift, there may also be tar stains on these items; until all traces of ash and tar are removed the tobacco smell will remain

Smoke molecules are microscopic and they exhibit a very strong adhesive quality; plus they don't conform to normal cleaning standards. A solvent will not break there bond; a detergent will not suspend them for extraction. More than any other odour problem smoke removal is a process.

Removal of smoke, pet odours, virtually any organically caused mal-odour in carpet, seats, headliners, upholstery and heating and air conditioning ducts. As with all smell and odour removal check the cabin air filter, change as necessary

Start by cleaning the carpets and upholstery with an extractor and 303 Carpet & Spot Remover TM . Clean leather, vinyl and all interior glass surfaces with approved cleaners, once the carpet has dried for 24 hours, sprinkle with baking soda, rub it in to ensure that it penetrates the fibres and leave it for about a week, then vacuum the carpet to remove. The baking soda should absorb the remaining odour in the carpet. As with all smell and odour removal check the cabin air filter, change as necessary.

Don't forget the headliner, as this is the source of most of the tobacco smell
(See also Ozone Generator)