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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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^^^ i know we sell it here at out lexus/ toyota dealer, im sure u can find a parts store or dealer that has it. hell i have two bottles of it in my tool box. the right spelling is frigi-fresh and its made by BG. it works really well.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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Wouldn't he be better off with some Frigi-Clean and then some Frigi-Fresh?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Where excactly to I spray that Frigi-Fresh? I take out the cabin filter then spray down the hole or do I have to take other parts out?

I love the smell of oranges....

Thank fellas
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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im not sure about frigi-clean i have never used it but like i said it kills bacteria and freshens system,

spray it on the filter then spray it in ur vents, turn ur ac on for a few mins then turn ur heater on and make sure that its on recirculation mode.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Cool I will give that a try.

Thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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Sounds like there are 3 methods of attack.

1) kill the source of the odor
- this could prove challenging, some odor's cannot be beaten...mother nature, after all, is the creator and she's had a few million years to perfect the process



2) mask the odor
- tree on the mirror, agent orange foamer, a container of vicks in your ride for folks to smear a bit under their nose when boarding the vehicle



3) reduce the odor impact on occupants

- hi-tech


- low-tech (notice the 2nd pin has been modified for more comfort on the nose)


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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruprecht,Apr 17 2008, 10:04 AM
- low-tech (notice the 2nd pin has been modified for more comfort on the nose)
You think we can get a group buy on this low tech device of yours?



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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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mother nature yes

man made car no

u can get any smell out of a car with time, u just have to find the problem get rid of it and treat what is left behind.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Lysol Spray should take care of it as well
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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i'm pretty sure its the mildew. if you tend to run the a/c for long periods of time you get build up. happened to my mom's benz and my friends lexus has it too.

i despise the smell so much
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