Odor Eliminator query

[SilverSurfer]

Would it be appropriate to use Odor Eliminator on the headliner of my machine? My assumption is that the headliner is just as skilled at absorbing odors as is the carpeting.

[Rick]

Yes, use it on any fabric surfaces. They are what retain odors. Also make sure you get under the seats as well. Move them all the way forward and spray from behind and then move them all the way back and spray from the front. Just be careful when spraying the headliner you don't get any falling mist in your eyes like I did once, it's not the most comfortable thing in the world.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Just to add...

Make sure you do not over-saturate the headliner with spray. If the backing gets really wet, it could leave stain marks. So use a nice sweeping-spraying motion. And as Ricky pointed out, wear goggles especially when spraying overhead.

Cheers!

Tim

[SilverSurfer]

OK. Thanks for your valuable insight fellows. Especially the note on the need for goggles.

[Rick]

What odor are you trying to get out exactly btw? If it's a newer vehicle and you notice that the smell is still comming out of the air vents you'll need to replace the cabin air filter as well.

[SilverSurfer]

My machine is a 2002 Aurora purchased used a month ago. The "odor" is anything but obnoxious. It just doesn't smell quite right to me. Might be the leather or it might be something the dealer used to mask the smoking smell (if there was one).

[Rick]

Hmm, one thing I've found to tell if a cigarette odor has been covered up you can always discern it if you stick your nose right down by the carpet and take a good whiff. If it was smoked in you'll deffinitely want to change the cabin filter because it will keep emitting it for a while to come.

[SilverSurfer]

OK. Thanks for the tip. I'll try your suggestion. Changing the cabin air filter makes sense anyway. Probably was not maintained by the previous owner.