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10-30-2018, 09:10 PM | #1 |
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Cigarette Smoke - in the Vents?
I've got a used M3 and pretty certain the previous owner was a smoker, despite what the dealer told me. I don't get too much cigarette smoke in the car, but when I turn on the vents, it smells pretty strong. Is there something here I can do? Ive swapped cabin air filters, no change, is there something in the vents themselves?
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10-30-2018, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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I used this odor eliminator from griots garage years ago in my STi. Worked pretty well from what I remember.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...xterminator.do |
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10-30-2018, 09:58 PM | #4 |
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Yeah yours might be a bit more tricky. Maybe you could run the recirculation ac mode a few times while the odor eliminator is doing it's thing?
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10-30-2018, 10:02 PM | #5 |
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thanks, that's def worth considering, appreciate the input!
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10-31-2018, 07:08 AM | #8 |
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Send Phil (detailers domain) a PM and see what he recommends.
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11-19-2018, 10:55 PM | #10 |
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talked to adam's, they recommended a spray to use while letting the car recirc air
quick question - where are the external air vents for this car (usually near the windshield) and is there also a pass through vent behind the passenger's side glove box or anything like that? |
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11-20-2018, 07:33 AM | #11 |
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I’ve used both of these products with good results. Completely eliminating cigarette smell is tricky as every single surface absorbs the nicotine. Give the entire interior a good detail/cleaning including the dash,headliner, carpets and seatbelts. The ozone machine that Oolas3 suggested is also a good bet.
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11-21-2018, 08:36 AM | #13 |
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….and the windows! Had a colleague many years ago who was a heavy smoker. When he should get the cracked /windscreen replaced the shop said "bummer to find the right tint colour but we managed"... only it wasn't tinted… So yes the damn smoke gets everywhere!
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i've gotten my windhsield tinted 80% and they wiped the windshield when they did that so i should be good there. should consider a full detail for sure but for now gonna see if this helps - the smell is really only in the vents, and with the ac OFF, which is bizarre - so I just need to figure out where exactly to spray the M3, inside and outside. anyone know here if there's a vent that routes behind the passenger's glove box? and where the outside gets air in from? |
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11-21-2018, 02:06 PM | #15 |
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You need to get the product into the air ducts and the evaporator (source of the smell). Do a search on YouTube for some How To’s. I have a no drink and eat policy in the M so I’ve never had to do it otherwise I’d give you a play by play.
Yes! Good call. A complete detail is required and part of the process to remove the smell as the AC is just recirculating the odor. |
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