JohnnyCake

My wife was trying to be nice. For an early Father's Day gift, she took the car to some guy who called himself a "detailer." The interior now smells like a New York City cab. And when I say "smells," it is OVERPOWERING like gag-inducing.

How in the world can I get this smell out of the car?

NVTHSLEX

iTrader: (3)

You can try the ozone generator, it works well.

We first clean/ shampoo the interior in order to reduce the pollutants causing the
smell (for example cigarette smell) then we put on the ozone generator to 'kill'
the bacteria.

I think Todd and Nick would be able to help you out more, as they are professionals.

I just have a small detailing shop on the side, basically learning as the situation arises at the shop.

PaPaHoFF

iTrader: (19)

steam the interior (carpets, headliner, and seats). Then use a deodorizer or fogger. Feel free to add your favorite smelling scents afterwards to top it off

Angelo

Sorry to hear this JohnnyCake, these things do happen when a person who has no right to be doing this just cause more problems then good. You will have to get the interior clean again the right way and then use a ozone generator to clean the air in there. Where in DC are you?

detailersdomain

iTrader: (3)

you can try the ozone machine first but the shop should really correct it.

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

you can try using baking soda, let it soak and vacuum it up. might require a few times though.