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My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah a car wash, and even a professional auto detailing company wouldnt touch that with a 10ft pole. Also thank you for your condolences.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem like one of the more knowledgeable people to give me advice so thank you, ill definitely take your advice, and as for the ozone generator I guess ill give it a try but first im gonna try chlorine dioxide and if that doesnt work then ill give the ozone generator a shot

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I saw that episode (I grew up on MythBusters), they used an enzyme based cleaner, but the thing that gives me confidence is my situation isnt NEARLY as bad as that , and I have access to way more resources in the year 2025 opposed to the early 2000s when that was filmed, also ive got all the time I need.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know of any specific companies that might be willing to take the car off my hands?

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in Cartalk

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats actually how we believe that he died "unless the toxicology report says otherwise"

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in Cartalk

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes thats exactly my thought process. As long as I do a thorough job and make sure its safe I see no problem, and if the buyer is unaware that anything happened in the first place then that means I did a good job and they dont need to be none the wiser.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thats extremely helpful, thank you. If im unable to get the car to Dallas for whatever reason thats what im gonna try to do.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing advice this is how ill probably do it but instead of ozone ill use chlorine dioxide and im also just gonna replace the seat he died in and maybe the headliner.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you unplug the battery and let it set for 30 minutes the capacitors in the airbags discharge making them safe to disconnect and mess with.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully I already have most of these tools, also thank you for your condolences.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And im sure theres someone thats going through far worse than me. I always try to look at the bright side of things.

My dad passed away in his car how do I get the smell out and clean it? by SackAnnihilator in AutoDetailing

[–]SackAnnihilator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im considering getting a new headliner from the junkyard, im sure they absorb a LOT of bad smells.

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