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Old 07-17-2006, 04:37 PM
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Default CAR GOT RAINED ON WITH TOP DOWN!

my car got rained on with the top down...


i wiped it all down and applied leather conditioner but its still a little musty when the top is up....and suggestions?
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febreeze the carpets?
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Pull the carpets and any insulation (if we have any - haven't pulled the s2k carpets). Odds are everything underneath isn't dry.

Febreeze won't hurt the carpets, but might not be strong enough. If there's mildew, a weak bleach solution will work on insulation side. Mist it on, let dry throughly.
Old 07-17-2006, 04:53 PM
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Carpet is easy to take out, and there is very very very little sound insulation under the carpets. Just undo all the snaps and you should have free access. (Along with taking the seats out which is only 4 bolts each.)
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i suggest you ask the wash and wax guys about your problem. good luck.
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There is a product called BacZymes,it will work with your car.www.baczymes.com
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Same thing happened to me just leave the top down on sunny days when u can and leave the windows cracked open as much as possible and it will air out. I have no smell at all but its been like 90 every day here. GL
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get out a wet/dry vac and go wild.. You'd be surprised how much liquid you'll be able to pull out of the carpets.
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You can buy a can of "Damp Rid", which is basically a little tub of moisture absorbant material that will draw out moisture in the car overnight. That may get rid of some of the problem.

http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com....asp?cat=56350
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pull the carpets and pressure wash them with oxy clean and mild AP shop vac them dry let them air dry. febreze them and vac them and throw it back in wont take more than a few hours.


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