New Car smell

yukon · 11-03-2002, 05:28 PM

Any products out there to give your vehicle the NEW CAR SMELL??

Jer

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

thetikler1 · 11-03-2002, 05:49 PM

BUMP

hpracingwrx · 11-03-2002, 09:36 PM

i think the tree shaped blue ones smell good like new car
and theyre just called "new car scent"

PPower · 11-03-2002, 11:17 PM

I know that there is a spray that is supposed to be that smell. I wish I could remember the name of it. It is in a bottle with a pump spray, not an aerosol. Car detailers have them many times. I hope that can help you in the search.

That Guy · 11-05-2002, 11:00 PM

I hate the new car smell. Has a sickening manufactured plastickyness to it.

On that note, I've seen plenty of air freshner products at the auto parts stores with crap like that. Take a trip there. I go for the Vanillaroma

Brady · 11-06-2002, 02:44 AM

well, most of the time the new car smell is paint burning off the engine. so i'd say just clean your engine really well and paint your way to new car smell bliss! do this for your neighbors too, they'll thank you.

IgotWRXed · 11-06-2002, 03:13 AM

new car smell actually IS an additive sprayed into the car. you can pick it up.

JCampbell · 11-06-2002, 10:03 AM

Griot's sells a leather scented airfreshener. It smell really good without giving your car that "SupaPimpHo" smell that the cans of stuff will.
If your car is relatively new, say less than four years, just vacuum your car out, sprinkle Baking Soda liberally on the carpet and seats. Let it sit overnight, or the weekend if you can, and then vacuum it up. It works better than ANYTHING!!! I promise!

Javabean2 · 11-06-2002, 05:14 PM

I dunno about paint burning off the engine, but it definitely is the new plastics, fabric (or leather) conditioners giving off fumes. They have studies showing that the "new car smell" makes for a toxic environment many times worse than any polluted conditions outside or in the home (dunno about comparisons to Mexico City air, though)...so be careful what you wish for.

And yes, they do sell new-car-smell in a bottle, but gawd, why fake it unless your dog took a crap in the back seat?

SuperRuWRX · 11-06-2002, 06:12 PM

Yukon, I like the leather scent from Griots Garage. It adds a light, soothing scent to the decor.

No seriously it's OK, I use it after detailing the interior. I could easily put some on a sample rag in a zip lock and mail it to you. Griots stuff is not cheap, but it's not junk.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....L1_1000&Page=3

Malfrag · 11-06-2002, 06:48 PM

It took forever for me to get rid of the sickly plastic smell coming from the heating system when turned to recirculation. I really like new car smell but those malodorous plastic particles were nauseating. This summer I bought some new car smell spray thingo, it wasn't bad but never lasted long. I used it mostly to help getting the smell out of the carpets.

civ11c · 11-06-2002, 07:01 PM

I read somewhere last yr that the 'new car smell' is actually quite toxic.

Stovepipe · 11-06-2002, 07:40 PM

The smell is caused by the interior plastics giving off vapours as they "cure". And studies have shown them to be toxic, but as long as you don't live in your car 24-7, I don't think you'll notice the 1 or two brain cells you've lost.

Javabean2 · 11-06-2002, 11:10 PM

Brain whats?

civ11c · 11-07-2002, 11:51 PM

Then I feel nothing but pity for those ppl that are on their last 1 or 2 brain cells

wolf8314 · 11-08-2002, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stovepipe
The smell is caused by the interior plastics giving off vapours as they "cure". And studies have shown them to be toxic, but as long as you don't live in your car 24-7, I don't think you'll notice the 1 or two brain cells you've lost.

.........

hehe

Thumb

Wolfie

aliengti · 11-26-2003, 09:43 AM

WHen the dealer cleaned my car for pickup it smelled sooooooo nice. I wonder what stuff they used. It smell like it just came from the factory. I was thinking it might have been armor all. A few of you mentioned griots,i will have to check that out.

T-WREXX · 11-26-2003, 09:57 AM

You know what works really good for me? A Glade plug in thingy, you don't have to actually plug it in (although I do think they make one that plugs in the accessory outlet) I like the citrus one, it smells great!

sawlid · 11-26-2003, 10:24 AM

Car and Driver had an article awhile back on it, secrets of that new car smell, kinda interesting
check it

A_Train · 11-26-2003, 05:04 PM

new car smell = hazardous gases from the resins and plastics

scubette97 · 11-26-2003, 05:12 PM

i hate all those reports of things out there that can kill you.

im waiting for the one that says water: basis of life or LIQUID OF DEATH!!!???

McPhreak · 11-26-2003, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scubette97
i hate all those reports of things out there that can kill you.

im waiting for the one that says water: basis of life or LIQUID OF DEATH!!!???

Dr Ken · 11-26-2003, 08:27 PM

Another vote for Griots fine leather scent, it's not exactly the real "new car" scent, but it is closer than any other that I've tried.
One bottle will last a life time.
Just a though,
How about leaving a freshly opened can of tennis balls in the car each week, that's pretty close to the "new car smell."

creature546 · 11-26-2003, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hpracingwrx
i think the tree shaped blue ones smell good like new car
and theyre just called "new car scent"

truth...my girlfriend hate it though....but i dont give a $HIT i still sport it

~Seth

creature546 · 11-26-2003, 10:14 PM

did you know water is bad for you. so is milk, and pretty much all food......ummm oh wait i still dont care we all die some time and i a little plastic gas going to do

~Seth

11-03-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
yukon Scooby Newbie Member#: 26331 Join Date: Oct 2002 Vehicle: 98 impreza wagon green (new paint)	New Car smell Any products out there to give your vehicle the NEW CAR SMELL?? Jer * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-06-2002, 10:03 AM	#8
JCampbell Scooby Specialist Member#: 25159 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Omaha Vehicle: - BrAkes stop you BrEAks make you broken	Leather like... Griot's sells a leather scented airfreshener. It smell really good without giving your car that "SupaPimpHo" smell that the cans of stuff will. If your car is relatively new, say less than four years, just vacuum your car out, sprinkle Baking Soda liberally on the carpet and seats. Let it sit overnight, or the weekend if you can, and then vacuum it up. It works better than ANYTHING!!! I promise!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to keep the new car smell?	McPhreak	General Community	16	12-09-2003 02:06 AM
New car smell & parts for sale local	jagcars26	Mid Atlantic Impreza Club -- MAIC	36	05-05-2002 06:37 PM
That STi new-car smell!	Julian	Interior & Exterior Modification	17	11-01-2001 12:16 PM
('93-'01) No new car smell?	MiXer	Impreza Forum	13	10-21-2001 09:54 AM
('93-'01) Sniff sniff....mmmmmmmmm.... new car smell :P	Ippon	Impreza Forum	6	04-27-2001 05:57 PM

11-03-2002, 05:49 PM	#2
thetikler1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24096 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: omaha nebraska Vehicle: 2010 Outback	BUMP

11-03-2002, 09:36 PM	#3
hpracingwrx Gone... But not forgotten Member#: 16772 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: back in AK Vehicle: 2003 R6 i miss my rex....	i think the tree shaped blue ones smell good like new car and theyre just called "new car scent"

11-03-2002, 11:17 PM	#4
PPower Scooby Specialist Member#: 22146 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Vehicle: 2012 Acura TSX wagon WRB	I know that there is a spray that is supposed to be that smell. I wish I could remember the name of it. It is in a bottle with a pump spray, not an aerosol. Car detailers have them many times. I hope that can help you in the search.

11-05-2002, 11:00 PM	#5
That Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 23212 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2002 Impreza RS	I hate the new car smell. Has a sickening manufactured plastickyness to it. On that note, I've seen plenty of air freshner products at the auto parts stores with crap like that. Take a trip there. I go for the Vanillaroma

11-06-2002, 02:44 AM	#6
Brady Scooby Specialist Member#: 14838 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: T.C., MN -- Impeach SolidForce Vehicle: 2005 LGT--Garnet Red 197 Iggpoints	well, most of the time the new car smell is paint burning off the engine. so i'd say just clean your engine really well and paint your way to new car smell bliss! do this for your neighbors too, they'll thank you.

11-06-2002, 03:13 AM	#7
IgotWRXed Scooby Specialist Member#: 14868 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: manhattan beach, ca Vehicle: 2002 wrx	new car smell actually IS an additive sprayed into the car. you can pick it up.

11-06-2002, 05:14 PM	#9
Javabean2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9752 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Berkeley Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	I dunno about paint burning off the engine, but it definitely is the new plastics, fabric (or leather) conditioners giving off fumes. They have studies showing that the "new car smell" makes for a toxic environment many times worse than any polluted conditions outside or in the home (dunno about comparisons to Mexico City air, though)...so be careful what you wish for. And yes, they do sell new-car-smell in a bottle, but gawd, why fake it unless your dog took a crap in the back seat?

11-06-2002, 06:12 PM	#10
SuperRuWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 4955 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: L5P's (Atlanta,GA) Vehicle: 2004 FXT OffRoadSubarus.com	Yukon, I like the leather scent from Griots Garage. It adds a light, soothing scent to the decor. No seriously it's OK, I use it after detailing the interior. I could easily put some on a sample rag in a zip lock and mail it to you. Griots stuff is not cheap, but it's not junk. http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....L1_1000&Page=3

11-06-2002, 06:48 PM	#11
Malfrag Scooby Newbie Member#: 14288 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal, Poutinesburg Vehicle: - WARNING: DRUNK CANADIAN	It took forever for me to get rid of the sickly plastic smell coming from the heating system when turned to recirculation. I really like new car smell but those malodorous plastic particles were nauseating. This summer I bought some new car smell spray thingo, it wasn't bad but never lasted long. I used it mostly to help getting the smell out of the carpets.

11-06-2002, 07:01 PM	#12
civ11c Scooby Newbie Member#: 22011 Join Date: Jul 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX WR Blue	I read somewhere last yr that the 'new car smell' is actually quite toxic.

11-06-2002, 07:40 PM	#13
Stovepipe Scooby Newbie Member#: 28696 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2003 WRX wagon World Rally Blue	The smell is caused by the interior plastics giving off vapours as they "cure". And studies have shown them to be toxic, but as long as you don't live in your car 24-7, I don't think you'll notice the 1 or two brain cells you've lost.

11-06-2002, 11:10 PM	#14
Javabean2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9752 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Berkeley Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	Brain whats?

11-07-2002, 11:51 PM	#15
civ11c Scooby Newbie Member#: 22011 Join Date: Jul 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX WR Blue	Then I feel nothing but pity for those ppl that are on their last 1 or 2 brain cells

11-26-2003, 09:43 AM	#17
aliengti Scooby Newbie Member#: 30639 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Vehicle: '01 Silver RS Coupe	WHen the dealer cleaned my car for pickup it smelled sooooooo nice. I wonder what stuff they used. It smell like it just came from the factory. I was thinking it might have been armor all. A few of you mentioned griots,i will have to check that out.

11-26-2003, 09:57 AM	#18
T-WREXX Scooby Specialist Member#: 40835 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Allen, TX Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX For Sale Silver	You know what works really good for me? A Glade plug in thingy, you don't have to actually plug it in (although I do think they make one that plugs in the accessory outlet) I like the citrus one, it smells great!

11-26-2003, 10:24 AM	#19
sawlid Scooby Newbie Member#: 43146 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area	Car and Driver had an article awhile back on it, secrets of that new car smell, kinda interesting check it

11-26-2003, 05:04 PM	#20
A_Train Scooby Specialist Member#: 34171 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Its hot here Vehicle: 2007 G35S 6MT 2008 ML550	new car smell = hazardous gases from the resins and plastics

11-26-2003, 05:12 PM	#21
scubette97 Scooby Newbie Member#: 45297 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Natick/Dartmouth Vehicle: 1997 Impreza 2.2 L Mystic Blue	i hate all those reports of things out there that can kill you. im waiting for the one that says water: basis of life or LIQUID OF DEATH!!!???

11-26-2003, 08:27 PM	#23
Dr Ken Scooby Specialist Member#: 5885 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2000 RS (GME) SilvAr	Another vote for Griots fine leather scent, it's not exactly the real "new car" scent, but it is closer than any other that I've tried. One bottle will last a life time. Just a though, How about leaving a freshly opened can of tennis balls in the car each week, that's pretty close to the "new car smell."

11-26-2003, 10:14 PM	#25
creature546 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24585 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: In the hills of western mass Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln ls v8 Black	did you know water is bad for you. so is milk, and pretty much all food......ummm oh wait i still dont care we all die some time and i a little plastic gas going to do ~Seth