Getting rid of gas smell

[rockymountaindetail]

Whats the recommended course of action?

[dengelson]

I`d start off with 3M`s Finesse It II preferably with a PC then I`d follow it up with SMR. Then either wax directly over the buffed off SMR or wash the car then use a polymer sealant.

[Andre']

I agree follow Short Cuts advice. :up

[andrew43]

On my non-clearcoated car, I always start with either Meguiar`s #9 2.0 or 3M SMR, rather than with FI-II. If the SMR/2.0 doesnt work, then I move up to the more aggressive stuff.



I also use zaino z5 which helps hide swirls until I decide to remove them.

[Andre']

#9 and the 3M SMR just dont do much for me when they`re used with the PC, they do work well with a rotary, and for a final buff with the PC before waxing-sealing. FI2 works well at removing scratches and swirls with the PC.



But that`s just me.

[rockymountaindetail]

Mucho gracias everyone above, my plan of action will be 3M SMR and if that doesn`t leave me satisfied go out and purchase some 3M Finesse IT 2...



Pics of my Zainoed/zfx`ed car coming soon, is it okay for me to post them in this section or should I in the pictures forum?

[dengelson]

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by wm tiger [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Pics of my Zainoed/zfx`ed car coming soon, is it okay for me to post them in this section or should I in the pictures forum? [/b]</blockquote>
Look forward to seeing your pics bud. Please post them in the Member`s Pictures forum.

[bmw5541]

The other day, I had to go to the gas station to refill my gas can for my lawn mower. After I had it filled it, I closed it tightly and placed in in my trunk. When I stopped at a red light, I heard the can tip over in the trunk, so I got out, and noticed that the top was leaking gas into my trunk. I tried to blot it up and then sprayed APC+ onto it, but the interior still smells like gas.

Any ideas on how to get rid of that smell?

[Audiguru]

The other day, I had to go to the gas station to refill my gas can for my lawn mower. After I had it filled it, I closed it tightly and placed in in my trunk. When I stopped at a red light, I heard the can tip over in the trunk, so I got out, and noticed that the top was leaking gas into my trunk. I tried to blot it up and then sprayed APC+ onto it, but the interior still smells like gas.

Any ideas on how to get rid of that smell?

CG has a great apple scented odor eliminator that i have used with smokers/spills.....if not you might have to use one of those dakota scent bomb things.

BTW Flash if you see this it was a half day....parent conferences

[imported_RaskyR1]

The other day, I had to go to the gas station to refill my gas can for my lawn mower. After I had it filled it, I closed it tightly and placed in in my trunk. When I stopped at a red light, I heard the can tip over in the trunk, so I got out, and noticed that the top was leaking gas into my trunk. I tried to blot it up and then sprayed APC+ onto it, but the interior still smells like gas.

Any ideas on how to get rid of that smell?

http://www.ehow.com/about_6323018_od...spill-car.html

[imported_Dubbin1]

After a couple of days it will go away on its own.

[bmw5541]

http://www.ehow.com/about_6323018_od...spill-car.html

Chad,

I tried the solution in the article. First, I sprayed white vinegar over the area of the spill. Then I vacuumed the area of any excess vinegar. Now I have baking soda over the area in the trunk. I will leave it there for at least a few days.

I will let you know how it turns out.

Thanks for the advice.

[imported_RaskyR1]

Chad,

I tried the solution in the article. First, I sprayed white vinegar over the area of the spill. Then I vacuumed the area of any excess vinegar. Now I have baking soda over the area in the trunk. I will leave it there for at least a few days.

I will let you know how it turns out.

Thanks for the advice.

Definitely let us know how it works...I`m know always worried about spilling gas when I run down to fill up the gas can...

[Jeff U]

I think this is probably like a common cold.

Use a remedy and the trouble will clear up in 7 days.

If you do nothing, it will take a week.

[imported_Flash Gordon]

After a couple of days it will go away on its own.

Yes ^ :wizard:

Put a couple of charcoal bricks back there also