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Old 06-22-13, 02:31 AM
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Default How to make my car smell good while being discreet?

Hello guys. I usually buy the morning fresh little trees for my car so it smells good all the time. Problem is that it looks tacky and only lasts about a week for me since I always leave my windows open so hot air can vent out.
What are you guys using? I would like to find something I can shove under my seats to be discreet and lasts a while. I dont mind if its strong, just dont want something that will only last a week or two lol.
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Old 06-22-13, 02:35 AM
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I read people are spaying febreeze and aqua di gio in the A/C filter
Old 06-22-13, 04:39 AM
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I have used Griots Leather Scent for years with great result -- a few shots on the floor mats and on a foam applicator pad that I stick under the seat help it last a while -- 2 weeks? No, but it's awful easy to put another couple shots on the applicator pad when I need to. A guy turned me on (I think on this forum) to Chemical Guys Leather Scent he and another person claimed had a similar smell -- and "per squirt" costs less as well. I ordered a bottle but have not yet tried it.
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I prefer just a nice clean car smell vs. adding any kind of additional fragrance like floral, berries, colognes even additional leather smell. It might also be more considerate of passengers who may have allergies or just not care for the various added scents. Just IMO of course.
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I bought the CGs Stripper Scent and misted the Cabin Air Filter... Not sure if I'm into it or not. It seems like it smells different to everyone. My GF thinks it smells like a Dental Office. :/ lol. Older men seem into it though... haha
Old 06-23-13, 04:13 AM
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Please take a look at Sonax Car Breeze.

or it maybe good to change your cabin filter and hit it up with 1Z einszett Klima Cleaner ETU
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stop farting in the car . This may sound cheesy but my wife bought this clip thing from bath and body works that holds little scented oil discs and it clips on to your sun visor. Their are tons of scents and the last for month or 2 at a time..and they are super cheap.
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I use boxes of charcoal. Absorbs odours and leaves a clean fresh smell. I don't like synthetic smells from air fresheners.
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