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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Smoke Smell? Need help

Sorry, I don't know if this belongs here but i just recently bought a 03' WRX Impreza. The previous owner was a smoker and the car has a light scent of smoke. Anybody know how to get rid of it for good? And it also has stains on the roof/ceiling of the car (whatever you call it.) Any suggestions to how i could take them out?

Help is greatly appreciated.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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i dink u can use this
http://www.dakotaproducts.com/ProductView.aspx?id=50
for the smell and this for the stain
http://www.dakotaproducts.com/ProductView.aspx?id=65
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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I would recommend changing the in-cabin air filter too
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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I would recommend changing the in-cabin air filter too
where is that located?
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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where is that located?
It's behind the Glove Box. Check this out: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/airfiltration.html
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Keep buying MyShaldan air fresheners, apple is the best
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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fabreze...
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Keep buying MyShaldan air fresheners, apple is the best
HAHA, i like those air freshners. Have you tried Muskat or watever its called.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SubyN00by
fabreze...
Tried it, doesnt seem too effective. At this point, i used this scrub thing thats supposed to take out the smoke from the roof and seats. I did that and the smoke smell has pretty mch gone away. Still a slight scent of it though. Im going to try changing the cabin filter.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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So i tried to change the filter and there wasnt even a filter there in the first place? Hmm whats da hells.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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give StupidDent a PM. He might be able to help you.
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might be kinda far, but if you're ever in the area, Leo (DetailAddict) has a dry fog odor removal service.

And StupidDent now = DetailAddict (=
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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thanks guys... i think he contacted me before, but he's a bit far...

Originally Posted by pwnx0rz
give StupidDent a PM. He might be able to help you.
Originally Posted by SubyN00by
might be kinda far, but if you're ever in the area, Leo (DetailAddict) has a dry fog odor removal service.

And StupidDent now = DetailAddict (=
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