Rookie Mistake

I filled my tank for the first time this past weekend and didn't screw the cap down tightly. It jared loose and now my car and the cover inside the trunk smells like gas.

Any ideas on how to get the odor out? Do I just open the trunk and let time take care of this. Or...is there a product that will help to remove or mask the gas smell.

The car is detailed an looking great. It's been an absolute blast...now if I can just figure out how to fill the darn thing with gas:}

Tim,
I did the same thing... If your trunk is carpeted you will probably have to remove the carpet and clean it to get the odor out. If not, open or fully remove the hood and let it air out. Wipe all the surfaces down with a cleaner/degreeser.

Masking agents I've used in order of strength (last is for the WORST odors).
1. Febreeze
2. Baking Soda
3. Grated apples (on a plate, close up the car)
4. Coffee grounds (on a plate, close up the car - only if you like
the smell of coffee)

angela

It's happened to me before and the carpet got soaked. Just let time take care of it.

Hey Angela (or should I say 'Dear Heloise')!

Great tips on managing odiferous mishaps!

One time I spilled coffee grounds in my car - and I used gasoline to get rid of the smell (lol)!

Hey Tim!

Its great to hear that you're having WAY too much fun with your Speedy - join the club in the 'learning curve' process of owning one!

Peace - Out!

In the fire service, we use kitty litter. Gets the smell, but gets the chemicals out, too. Doesn't stain, and comes up with a vacuum. Sprinkle liberally, let it sit for half an hour and vacuum. Should work like a champ.
Works for all kinds of hazardous materials and isn't reactive otherwise. You can probably even get rid of it by dropping it off to the local FD.

Kitty litter is truly a wonderful product. It's good for soaking up oil spills also....not that we would ever let that happen.

Makes a good fire starter too. Back in the shop days, there was a central located stove that was used for heat. We'd use the oil soaked kitty litter to start the morning log fire and get the place warmed up.

Define irony, TC.