The Ford Barn

5851a · 05-22-2015, 08:24 AM

Bought a car once that had more mice in it than a old corn crib. Guy delivered it on a trailer one hot August day with the windows rolled up, neither one of us could unload it for awhile. I cleaned every square inch, all interior out, cleaned washed and dried and still smelled. Took it to a auto detailing shop with a ozone generator, left it with them overnight. Don't recall the cost but 7 years later still no odor.

Stew Masche · 05-22-2015, 08:26 AM

Ace hardware (and other stores) carry a product called Fresh Wave. Put a few containers of that in and give it a try.

Ted Duke · 05-23-2015, 06:13 AM

Wear goggles, mask, gloves. Remove all dead mice, droppings, etc. Scrub what you can reach with bleach. Use an ionizer. type ionizer in your search engine to find one.

I bought a nice used car once that smelled so bad of cigar and ? that I was tempted to burn it. Used an ionizer overnight and next day and have never had a sniff of whatever it was again.

Bob-A · 05-23-2015, 08:48 AM

I keep glass pickle jars with the metal tops punched with holes. Full of mothballs and placed under the seats of my three old cars. I don't detect any mothball smell or have any problems with pests.

In reference to what Tom Wesenberg said. In my shop I sometimes leave
my original '31 deluxe roadster and '29 Chevrolet 2-dr coach parked side by side in it. Neither car has ever been actually restored. Just maintained to stay running. Both cars just ooze patenia.

At times I'll walk into the building and just stand there enhaling all that beautiful historic
American automotive aroma! For real, it is indescribably delicious!

Bob-A

C26Pinelake · 05-23-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 5851a

Bought a car once that had more mice in it than a old corn crib. Guy delivered it on a trailer one hot August day with the windows rolled up, neither one of us could unload it for awhile. I cleaned every square inch, all interior out, cleaned washed and dried and still smelled. Took it to a auto detailing shop with a ozone generator, left it with them overnight. Don't recall the cost but 7 years later still no odor.

An excellent solution! Wayne

SHEC · 05-28-2015, 11:25 AM

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I have found good success with the Arm & Hammer Baking soda refrigerator boxes. They cost about .25 cents each.

You open 3-4 of those baking soda guys and it absorbs the smell. It takes about a week or so..................

Good luck -

Be well -

SHEC

Synchro909 · 05-29-2015, 02:12 AM

We once stayed in a rented house where the refrigerator had broken down who knows how many weeks before. The contents were VERY ripe. A tray of coffee grounds cleared it in no time. Virtually no cost so give it a try and please let us know how it goes.

CWilson · 05-29-2015, 10:11 PM

I removed the seat and backrest from the tuck for a day,and put them outside. Next day I walked out to the garage, and the smell was all but gone. Obviously the seats were the problem. Turned them upside down and sprayed the bottom sides of the seats where there was some foam and burlap, (just used fabreeze) until they were good and wet. Few days later I installed the seats back in the truck, next day went out to the garage, smell was gone. Thanks for all the advice.

Chris

redmodelt · 05-31-2015, 10:49 AM

Vinegar works on some things, like cat pee. I don't mind the vinegar smell so I would spray every inch of the car including the under and back side of the seats good. Check for color fastness first. Leave the car out in the sun doors open and seats out if you can let it air out.

Rex_A_Lott · 05-31-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by redmodelt

Vinegar works on some things, like cat pee. I don't mind the vinegar smell so I would spray every inch of the car including the under and back side of the seats good. Check for color fastness first. Leave the car out in the sun doors open and seats out if you can let it air out.

I'm not sure about fresh vinegar straight out of the jug, but I've seen the havoc hot vinegar spewed out of a leaky radiator will cause...I wouldnt recommend it. It might cause rust and/or discoloration.

redmodelt · 05-31-2015, 03:21 PM

"havoc hot vinegar spewed out of a leaky radiator will cause.." the reason to put vinegar in a radiator is to break down and dissolved rust and build up, so I guess HOT spewed would contain the that dissolved stuff would make a mess . Anything wet has the potential to cause rust and I have not seen any damage done to painted surfaces, yet. Vinegar sold in the store is only a 3% acid solution.
You will note I did say check for color fastness.

05-22-2015, 08:24 AM	#41
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" Bought a car once that had more mice in it than a old corn crib. Guy delivered it on a trailer one hot August day with the windows rolled up, neither one of us could unload it for awhile. I cleaned every square inch, all interior out, cleaned washed and dried and still smelled. Took it to a auto detailing shop with a ozone generator, left it with them overnight. Don't recall the cost but 7 years later still no odor.

05-22-2015, 08:26 AM	#42
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" Ace hardware (and other stores) carry a product called Fresh Wave. Put a few containers of that in and give it a try. __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

05-23-2015, 06:13 AM	#43
Ted Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Posts: 615	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" Wear goggles, mask, gloves. Remove all dead mice, droppings, etc. Scrub what you can reach with bleach. Use an ionizer. type ionizer in your search engine to find one. I bought a nice used car once that smelled so bad of cigar and ? that I was tempted to burn it. Used an ionizer overnight and next day and have never had a sniff of whatever it was again.

05-23-2015, 08:48 AM	#44
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,137	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" I keep glass pickle jars with the metal tops punched with holes. Full of mothballs and placed under the seats of my three old cars. I don't detect any mothball smell or have any problems with pests. In reference to what Tom Wesenberg said. In my shop I sometimes leave my original '31 deluxe roadster and '29 Chevrolet 2-dr coach parked side by side in it. Neither car has ever been actually restored. Just maintained to stay running. Both cars just ooze patenia. At times I'll walk into the building and just stand there enhaling all that beautiful historic American automotive aroma! For real, it is indescribably delicious! Bob-A

05-28-2015, 11:25 AM	#46
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 279	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have found good success with the Arm & Hammer Baking soda refrigerator boxes. They cost about .25 cents each. You open 3-4 of those baking soda guys and it absorbs the smell. It takes about a week or so.................. Good luck - Be well - SHEC

05-29-2015, 02:12 AM	#47
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" We once stayed in a rented house where the refrigerator had broken down who knows how many weeks before. The contents were VERY ripe. A tray of coffee grounds cleared it in no time. Virtually no cost so give it a try and please let us know how it goes. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

05-29-2015, 10:11 PM	#48
CWilson Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sunbury, OH Posts: 295	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" I removed the seat and backrest from the tuck for a day,and put them outside. Next day I walked out to the garage, and the smell was all but gone. Obviously the seats were the problem. Turned them upside down and sprayed the bottom sides of the seats where there was some foam and burlap, (just used fabreeze) until they were good and wet. Few days later I installed the seats back in the truck, next day went out to the garage, smell was gone. Thanks for all the advice. Chris

05-31-2015, 10:49 AM	#49
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" Vinegar works on some things, like cat pee. I don't mind the vinegar smell so I would spray every inch of the car including the under and back side of the seats good. Check for color fastness first. Leave the car out in the sun doors open and seats out if you can let it air out.

05-31-2015, 03:21 PM	#51
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: How to get rid of "barn smell" "havoc hot vinegar spewed out of a leaky radiator will cause.." the reason to put vinegar in a radiator is to break down and dissolved rust and build up, so I guess HOT spewed would contain the that dissolved stuff would make a mess . Anything wet has the potential to cause rust and I have not seen any damage done to painted surfaces, yet. Vinegar sold in the store is only a 3% acid solution. You will note I did say check for color fastness.