skunk smell

[limojohnny]

First, I want to say that it was completely unavoidable! I hit a skunk last night with the limo and thank goodness we all had a good little laugh about it. Today is another story, and I am wondering if anyone knows how to get rid of it. Seems like there has to be some chemical I can spray to break down the "spray" (other than tomato juice). I have pressure washed it and have fans running but I am afraid once the vehicle gets hot from running it will seriously stink again! Help me please guys!

[Geoff Levine]

Living in san diego, there are dead skunks all the time. I run over "dead" ones many times and the smell doesn't seem to stick. But if the skunk actually sprayed your car, that might be a different story. I'll ask around, but hopefully you will be fine because there aren't any poreous spots for the smell to linger(unless it got into your vents). Good luck.

[J.Scott]

in stinky situations i use about 10-12 gain original fresh dryer sheets in the cars for a few days

[MrGoldwing]

These tactics WILL NOT work very well:

• pour a tomato juice - it worked on a show - 'Daisy in Love'
• Spray with lemon or orange citrus
• Masking agents like perfume or Fabreze

or use a commercial odor-removing compound such as:

• "Skunk-off" aerosol; get through Vet Clinic, or catalog of dog supplies through dog kennel or pet shop.

• "Nil-Odor" made by Dow Chemical; follow directions and put couple drops in water, and put on furnace filter to circulate air through; can put on dogs as directed.

• "Odor-Away" either liquid (use few drops) or aerosol.

• Rexall "C-D Deodorant" aerosol, can spray furnishings, drapes, etc.

[limojohnny]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. It is like the smell is in the wheel wells and in the undercarriage of the limo! There is a faint odor in the car but very minimal. At this point my nose may just be ruined forever! What a drag!!