My car was Waxoyled 2 months ago, and I’ve driven maybe 800 miles in it since then. Recently, I 've made a couple of journeys with the hood up ( ) and ,although I’ve enjoyed the driving very much, I’ve felt a little queasy on arrival. There is a noticeable ‘oily’ odour in and around the car, which I assume is caused by the Waxoyl, so I wonder if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon post-waxoyling, and if so, how long the odour lasts.?
P.S. I’ve checked for oil leaks and can’t detect any exhaust blowing.
You could try something like Lavender essential oil, a few drops in some water, in a bowl. Leave that in the car overnight. Works better in warmer weather, maybe start with hot water. But as the water evaporates, with the lavender, it permeates the carpets and seats (if they’re cloth) to replace the oil smell you currently have. Obviously if you don’t like lavender you can choose an alternative. Lemon balm might cover the smell.
I’ve put a Neutrador into the car to see what that can do - they work well in the house. No doubt, the fact that I garage the car doesn’t help the speed of smell dissipation, and also using leather restorer has added a bit of extra body to the bouquet!
Meanwhile, I must look for my hat with the ear flaps and chin strap.