Hi All,
In the past few days, I've discovered a residual cigarette smoke smell that wasn't there when I test drove the car (darn!). I believe I've traced the source to the sun visors (the car was pretty thoroughly detailed before I bought it, but maybe they didn't touch the visors..??..).
Anyway, I'm looking for recommendations on how to clean the visors in a way that doesn't deteriorate them but is effective in removing the smoke smell. They are constructed with some padding underneath the fabric, so I expect there is a lot of porosity in their construction to soak up several years of smoke.
If it is best to remove the visors to clean them, any advice on the best procedure to remove them safely?
Also, anyone know of any other places where residual smoke tends to settle that I should check out?
[2003 SE AWD, Polished Pewter with Charcoal Leather interior]
Thanks in advance!
In the past few days, I've discovered a residual cigarette smoke smell that wasn't there when I test drove the car (darn!). I believe I've traced the source to the sun visors (the car was pretty thoroughly detailed before I bought it, but maybe they didn't touch the visors..??..).
Anyway, I'm looking for recommendations on how to clean the visors in a way that doesn't deteriorate them but is effective in removing the smoke smell. They are constructed with some padding underneath the fabric, so I expect there is a lot of porosity in their construction to soak up several years of smoke.
If it is best to remove the visors to clean them, any advice on the best procedure to remove them safely?
Also, anyone know of any other places where residual smoke tends to settle that I should check out?
[2003 SE AWD, Polished Pewter with Charcoal Leather interior]
Thanks in advance!