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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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That Cetain Smell............

It seems no matter what kind of air freshenr I put in my TT it still has that same smell of leather.Its not the smell of new leather of a new car but just that weird smell of leather.I had the same issue with a Audi RS6 I owned.I do not know if it is the type of leather they use but it does not wear off.Does anyone else sense the same scent in there Porsche or am I just crazy?My car is immaculate so nothing has spilled or is spoiled in the car.Might just be the way a Porsche smells.........
 
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Wink ?

Let my son in your and car it will have a whole new smell

His nickname is Capt. Stinky !


Ever since I brought home from the hospital, I swear something else is living in him....


He did get his D.L. today and he thinks he is a good driver, I guess a few years of a riding mower and they will let anybody drive...

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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by leadfoot
It seems no matter what kind of air freshenr I put in my TT it still has that same smell of leather.Its not the smell of new leather of a new car but just that weird smell of leather.I had the same issue with a Audi RS6 I owned.I do not know if it is the type of leather they use but it does not wear off.Does anyone else sense the same scent in there Porsche or am I just crazy?My car is immaculate so nothing has spilled or is spoiled in the car.Might just be the way a Porsche smells.........

My old RS6 developed an odd musty smell & the dealer fixed it by
changing the heater/AC system filter. Perhaps the same problem?
 
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you must have virgin leather
 
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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I am starting to realize its the smell of Lexol that I put on the seats.Any ideas what is a better product to use which wont leave such a long and crappy smell?
 
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You might want to ask this question in the detail forum....there are a lot of professional detailers that chime in regularly that could help you out....
 
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Use Sonus leather cleaner/conditioner, once it dries it smells a lot like brand new Porsche leather.
 
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Thanks!!!
 
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the key is not put any freshener in the car period. clean the leather with lexol or zaino products, clean the carpets with a good cleaner and be done with it. you want to smell pine trees take the Porsche for a nice drive to Tahoe. dont toss in the $.99 freshner from the local auto parts store.
 
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