Have you guys used anything that brought back or really maintained that new car smell. Many of the interior products have fruity scents etc. It can just spoil the newly cleaned interior. I think nothing beats that new car smell.:woot:
Are u talking about those air fresheners with fruity smells? hmm....I'm not sure what can bring a "new car" smell...
Try some "wonder waffers"...they work wonders and smell pretty good, search it on google! Fair cheap too! Then again, these just "mask" the smell for a period of time...
I really don't think you can find anything just like that new car smell. Just keep sniffing a few things until you find something you like. Oohhh trhland would be perfect to answer this question. He is always sniffing his products :lol2: :rollinglaugh: Seriously you will just have to keep trying different ones until you find something you like. Sorry!
the only way to get the new car smell is to replaceall the plastic. dash board ect alongwith carpet fabric ect. is the only way
2nd. Z10 smells really nice to me. Its not 100% "new car smell", but it is definitely better than most other interior products I have tried.
Car Brite Leather Terminator is as close as Ive ever come to that new car vinyl plastic smell.. goes away too soon though..
Yes, Z10 is awesome and smells just like new leather. I even use it on my leather couch and it makes the entire house smell good.
All cowhides are naturally oily, unfortunately, these natural oils are stripped away in the tanning process (tanning is the process using chromium salts to preserve hides and prepare them to absorb dyes) and some equivalent oils must be re-introduced after tanning. This last tanning step, the replacement of oils, is called "fat liquoring." These oils are then sealed into the hide before it a water-based pigmentation is applied These fat liquoring formulas are closely held secrets, passed down through generations, this is the origin of the new car ‘leather smell’. This is one reason why one company's leather can have a totally different feel, fragrance, texture and softness from another company's product. leather hide to avoid it drying out.
The new car smell is next to impossible to replicate b/c its all synthetic and isn't particularly the best for your health (there are arguments that say it is and isnt so let's not get into this) Either way, it comes from the factory. Only way to keep it the new car smell is to never drive your car.
It doesn't matter. Even if you never drove the car, once all of the parts (plastic, etc.) stopped outgassing, the "new car" smell would be gone. It would delay it, but not prevent it.
going on 3 summers now with my car. only has 22000km and still new car smell. Another thing is to keep the interior really clean. I don't bring any liquids/food in the car either.
BINGO. Not sure there is really anything to mimic that smell. You can get a fresh smell, but the new car smell is actually, as Motor said, the out gassing of the new plastics and such..... But yes, I hate detailing a car only to have it smell like a fruit basket. I tend to not purchase products with a heavy fruit smell.
I have this in my car and I love it. It's been one year since my last one and still smell nice. There a small battery in it . I couldn't find a link a the net but found some on ebay.... 3 - AIR WICK mobil air EUCALYPTUS CITRUS & CRISP BREEZE - eBay (item 160215785543 end time Mar-13-08 10:27:12 PDT)
Here is an Associated Press article that was on MSN: That new-car smell might be toxic Japanese automakers taking measures to tone down the fumes TOKYO - Anyone who's pulled away from the dealer's lot in a shiny, new sedan knows the seductive scent of fresh plastic, paint and upholstery that evokes a rush of pride and consumer satisfaction. But that unmistakable new-car smell may soon be heading the way of the rumble seat: Recent research linking it to a toxic cocktail of harmful chemicals is spurring efforts by Japanese automakers to tone down the fumes. Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota Motor Corp., have become the first to set an industry wide goal of reducing cabin concentrations to within government guidelines. The push could spur similar action by U.S. and European rivals, making interior air quality an emerging auto safety issue. "The industry in Japan as a whole has recognized the need for this and is coordinating efforts," Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said. "Cutting down on the things that lead to these smells is only something that can be better for you. "The new-car smell emanates largely from chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that leach from glues, paints, vinyls and plastics in the passenger compartment. The fumes can trigger headaches, sore throats, nausea and drowsiness. Prolonged exposure to some of the chemicals can lead to cancer, though there's no evidence linking that to concentrations in cars. Critics liken the problem to so-called sick-building syndrome, which traces some illnesses to similar agents seeping from the walls, carpets and fixtures of new buildings. The industry in Japan as a whole has recognized the need for this and is coordinating efforts," Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco said. "Cutting down on the things that lead to these smells is only something that can be better for you." The new-car smell emanates largely from chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that leach from glues, paints, vinyl’s and plastics in the passenger compartment. The fumes can trigger headaches, sore throats, nausea and drowsiness. Prolonged exposure to some of the chemicals can lead to cancer, though there's no evidence linking that to concentrations in cars. Critics liken the problem to so-called sick-building syndrome, which traces some illnesses to similar agents seeping from the walls, carpets and fixtures of new buildings. Just sitting in a new car can subject riders to toxic emissions several times the limits deemed safe for homes or offices by some health authorities, though the problem tends to dissipate after about six months, according to a 2001 study by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. "We find new car interiors have much higher VOC levels than any building we've researched," research leader Steve Brown said. "Ultimately, what we need are cars with interior materials that produce lower emissions." Japanese automakers are now trying to do just that. Earlier this year, they agreed to cut cabin levels of 13 of the compounds, including possible cancer-causing agent’s styrene and formaldehyde, by 2007 to match Japanese Health Ministry guidelines for air quality in homes. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association initiated the drive after tests found some models made by three of the nation's top carmakers failed to meet government recommendations. The industry group refused to identify which companies or models were evaluated. Automakers worldwide have been trying to reduce volatile organic compounds for years. But the Japanese effort marks the first time the industry has adopted government guidelines, JAMA's Tatsuya Ota said. Most of Japan's top five makers — Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi and Mazda — are already rolling out cars in compliance and touting the lower volatile organic compound levels as a key selling point, a move that is likely to catch on globally. "There is good potential for the Japanese to take the lead in this field," said Koji Endo, an auto analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston in Tokyo. "People are starting to feel that VOCs are an issue, and the new efforts are one advantage that they (Japanese manufacturers) can claim." Brown says he does not know of any government with volatile organic compound guidelines for car interiors, but says matching building levels is a good start. Japan's recommendations were adopted in 2002 to combat sick-building syndrome. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets no guidelines for volatile organic compounds in non-industrial settings, though formaldehyde is regulated as a carcinogen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Washington-based Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents nine carmakers including General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG, says it does not follow the issue of volatile organic compounds. DaimlerChrysler said it has no initiatives on the volatile organic compound-induced new-car fumes. Toyota, Japan's largest automaker currently has six models on the road that meet the new standards, while Nissan has four. Honda's new Civic, unveiled this month, is that company's first, while Mitsubishi will begin its line-up with the "i" next year. All say they are on track to have all new models pass muster from 2007. While some customers complain about the new-car smell, others cherish it enough to have spawned a cottage industry in aerosol "new-car sprays" to keep their rides smelling fresh from the factory. "Some people are annoyed by the smell and some people love it," Honda spokesman Takayuki Fuji said. "This is not just for Honda users, but for all users." :thud:
