New Car Smell

ducman · 12-20-2010, 01:27 PM

My car smell like shit since I fart so much...jk..anyone know of a good product to bring back the new car smell?

I recently bought the Chemical Guy's Leather Scent. It kind of smell like leather and kind of doesn't. But still wasn't the new car smell that came with the car when I bought back in June.

I was going to try the Chemical Guy's New Car Scent, but reviews on amazon stated that it smell like engine oil or it wasn't exactly a new car scent.

Thanks

BCA · 12-20-2010, 01:53 PM

In my experience, new car smell is very hard to replace since it essentially is smells being released from the interior parts of the car (leather, carpet, panels, etc.). So what I do is try to keep it as long as possible by not using any products on the interior at all (just vacuum and dust, and use a damp microfiber if needed for "cleaning" something), not getting carpets wet AT ALL because this starts the slight skunky mildew smell in the carpets (put rubber mats in whenever your shoes are even slightly damp), not driving with the windows down, not having food in car (goes in cooler in the trunk), always keeping A/C on recirculated air, etc. Yes, I know it's anal but it works.

My car is 15 months old and I just forced myself to put some of the BMW leather conditioner on the seats yesterday and I just did that because I really thought like it was time. It has the most "neutral" smell of any of the leather products I've tried. And when I got in the car this morning, I could smell it but that will fade.

Hope that helps. There are all kinds of products out there so just find what you like. But the bottom line is that once your new car smell is really gone, it's pretty much impossible to get back.

PKL · 12-20-2010, 01:55 PM

new car smell is new leather, plain and simple. or at least 90%. nothing will replicate it, except another new car.

ducman · 12-20-2010, 02:11 PM

Poor me for driving with the windows down. Still, any products out there that anyone use that come somewhat close to the new car smell?

JonnyM3 · 12-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Get some Wolfgang Leather conditioner. Smell will be strong for a day or two, but definitely works well for restoring the new car smell.

creepy coupe · 12-21-2010, 10:40 AM

Gliptone Leather care, smells as good as new.

http://www.performancemotorcare.com/...oner__677.html

BMRLVR · 12-23-2010, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PKL

new car smell is new leather, plain and simple. or at least 90%. nothing will replicate it, except another new car.

So why do new cars without leather still have new car smell???? Explain!!!!

J BONE · 12-23-2010, 07:23 AM

I actually think the CG New Car Scent is good. Best I have ever used. Even bought some for my dad because he wouldn't stop talking about it. Give it a shot, it is cheap anyway. But, don't use a lot. It is strong as hell

ducman · 12-24-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

I actually think the CG New Car Scent is good. Best I have ever used. Even bought some for my dad because he wouldn't stop talking about it. Give it a shot, it is cheap anyway. But, don't use a lot. It is strong as hell

It smell good? But does it smell like a new car though?

I might skip the CG New Car for now and go with their Leather Cleaner + Conditioner to see if that can bring the smell out from the leather. If that doesn't work, I'll try the Zaino Z9+Z10 and some of the above suggestions. Thanks

TTG · 12-25-2010, 12:52 PM

Zaino Z-10...... Enough said!

1cleanm6 · 12-25-2010, 02:37 PM

bmw leather conditioner!

works magic

Cloud · 12-25-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

Zaino Z-10...... Enough said!

have the z-10 but it doesn't smell like a new car?

TTG · 12-25-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

have the z-10 but it doesn't smell like a new car?

then nothing you will use will smell like it. Z-10 is your closest option....

AlBoston · 12-26-2010, 08:56 AM

Yes by smelling the bottle of Z-10 it doesn't smell like new car, but once you apply it and it mixes with the leather it definitely does renew the scent.

bobbyd1961 · 12-26-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducman

My car smell like shit since I fart so much...jk..anyone know of a good product to bring back the new car smell?

I recently bought the Chemical Guy's Leather Scent. It kind of smell like leather and kind of doesn't. But still wasn't the new car smell that came with the car when I bought back in June.

I was going to try the Chemical Guy's New Car Scent, but reviews on amazon stated that it smell like engine oil or it wasn't exactly a new car scent.

Thanks

llis · 12-28-2010, 09:53 AM

New car smell is mostly from the plastic off-gassing, from what I understand. Plastic has chemicals to make it "soft". In fact, if you've ever noticed a film on the inside of your windshield, that is probably from your dash off-gassing (unless you have a heater core leak). I don't know of a product that will inject that lubricant back into the plastic.

Leather certainly adds to the smell, though!

mrkhanna16 · 12-28-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

So why do new cars without leather still have new car smell???? Explain!!!!

+1 hahaha. People these days.

shawshank772 · 12-28-2010, 10:23 AM

wonder wafers. They work great.

ChrisK · 12-28-2010, 02:31 PM

Zaino's Leather in a Bottle (Z10). It contains leather oil. Smells great. Best choice!

12-20-2010, 01:27 PM	#1
ducman Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (5)	New Car Smell My car smell like shit since I fart so much...jk..anyone know of a good product to bring back the new car smell? I recently bought the Chemical Guy's Leather Scent. It kind of smell like leather and kind of doesn't. But still wasn't the new car smell that came with the car when I bought back in June. I was going to try the Chemical Guy's New Car Scent, but reviews on amazon stated that it smell like engine oil or it wasn't exactly a new car scent. Thanks
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BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	In my experience, new car smell is very hard to replace since it essentially is smells being released from the interior parts of the car (leather, carpet, panels, etc.). So what I do is try to keep it as long as possible by not using any products on the interior at all (just vacuum and dust, and use a damp microfiber if needed for "cleaning" something), not getting carpets wet AT ALL because this starts the slight skunky mildew smell in the carpets (put rubber mats in whenever your shoes are even slightly damp), not driving with the windows down, not having food in car (goes in cooler in the trunk), always keeping A/C on recirculated air, etc. Yes, I know it's anal but it works. My car is 15 months old and I just forced myself to put some of the BMW leather conditioner on the seats yesterday and I just did that because I really thought like it was time. It has the most "neutral" smell of any of the leather products I've tried. And when I got in the car this morning, I could smell it but that will fade. Hope that helps. There are all kinds of products out there so just find what you like. But the bottom line is that once your new car smell is really gone, it's pretty much impossible to get back. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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PKL Brigadier General 848 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	new car smell is new leather, plain and simple. or at least 90%. nothing will replicate it, except another new car. __________________
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ducman Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (5)	Poor me for driving with the windows down. Still, any products out there that anyone use that come somewhat close to the new car smell?
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JonnyM3 Captain 231 Rep 905 Posts Drives: Moderately Quick Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Get some Wolfgang Leather conditioner. Smell will be strong for a day or two, but definitely works well for restoring the new car smell. __________________ E90 ZCP Alpine White M3- Gone F82 Azurite Black M4- Gone 2021 Jaguar F Type R- Current
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J BONE The Boss 110 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	I actually think the CG New Car Scent is good. Best I have ever used. Even bought some for my dad because he wouldn't stop talking about it. Give it a shot, it is cheap anyway. But, don't use a lot. It is strong as hell
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AlBoston Private First Class 18 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2019 740i xdrive & 2018 640GT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Desert iTrader: (0)	Yes by smelling the bottle of Z-10 it doesn't smell like new car, but once you apply it and it mixes with the leather it definitely does renew the scent.
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llis octane chick 79 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: ex-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 ZCP [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00]	New car smell is mostly from the plastic off-gassing, from what I understand. Plastic has chemicals to make it "soft". In fact, if you've ever noticed a film on the inside of your windshield, that is probably from your dash off-gassing (unless you have a heater core leak). I don't know of a product that will inject that lubricant back into the plastic. Leather certainly adds to the smell, though!
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