I bought a new car. Does this ruin the "new car smell"?
1737148
Not at all, just do it in a well ventilated area. The initial strong smell of the aerosol will fade. I did mine in driveway then left with windows open through the night in my garage. Worked great.
1758175
HiAlmost all plastics will off-gas creating a smell when new however I do not recall any strong odor coming from this product. If you are super sensitive and find the smell objectionable, wipe it down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar/water and wipe dry. Keeping it away from heat and out of direct sunlight will also help to minimize any smell. In my opinion, smell will not be a problem with this product.
1446399
I have never noticed a "smell" I keep these seats in the back of my SUV in the summer and have never noticed any Oder at all.
445536
I actually didn't get rid of the odor. It did go away after a few weeks of being outside in the toy shed. How ever I did have to wash it once cause my boys got it covered in mud. When I washed it I used auto soap that I normally use on my car. After that point there was a mild odor still from the car but now it has no odor at all. So it will go away with time.
1986872
Because of the materials it smelled like a new car to me, although it dissipated reasonably fast I was never bothered by it. I can't remember when it went away but I've had it about 4 months and the smell has been gone awhile.
283700
U need to keep it on for some time. It takes around five min to get rid of stale smell in car
823103
Hi. Per manufacturer, it is normal to smell a plastic/electrical small from this unit when it is new.As you use the unit, the smell should become less and less. Eventually you should not smell the plastic/electrical smell any longer. Thank you!
785472
Yes it has a smell but if you leave it for 1-2 days outside in your garage before you install it the car the smell will be gone.
924798
Mine didn't have an odor that I recall.. If it did, it went away real quick. Anything new and especially with plastic will have some slight odor but should go away as it airs out.
1963115
Mine has been in my car since I've had it. ( purchased both car and cover within weeks of each other). I've never noticed a smell. They are washable, perhaps you could try that.
1125655
I don't notice a bad smell either. Sorry I am not much help either. I guess I am used to the smell and it goes away pretty quick after you put it on.
162682
I don't / didn't smell anything. Most new things have a "factory" odor but will go away with a little love. :)
1081992
The smell did not bother me, but I suppose each of us have a different sensitivity. It's a citris smell (orange mostly) which could probably be called strong by some people, but again, I was fine with it. It disipates quickly so I don't think it would it stay long in your car.
445538
I gave it a coat of car wax . I gave it as a gift to my grandson ,nobody said anything about an odor .
135606
Yes it does I personally liked the smell Kinda like a new car kind of smellThe words elude me atm
1049565
Since the installation is in a "under construction" vehicle and is exposed, I cannot give an answer. I did use the Boom mat spray in my Challenger a week ago and there is no odor. And the road noise is down considerably.
528354
At first out of package yes, because its new. But it goes away, I don't smell anything now.