Sick, sick man Bazzle. It's dead of winter here and we've had record breaking temps last week, over 90F in L.A. Thank goodness that's over and we are back to low 70's for the holiday. May even see some clouds for a change.
You don't have to buy a new car every year, just get it re-upholstered in new leather. Heck, most R170 SLK's are already due for new leather anyway.
I believe Buellwinkle is on the right track with his recommendation. If the rest of your car smells bad, you are loosing ground by just spraying.
A leather scent spray will work, but only for a short time. The secret is to clean and condition the leather (with your choice of product), then spray periodically. I use one made by Griot's:
REFRESHING CAR SCENTS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'VE GOT A NEW CAR
If your interior is not smelling like a new car anymore, it could be those bean burritos, drive thru french fries, or your dog has been smoking your fine Cuban cigars again. Here are two wonderful scents to freshen the air. The Leather Car Scent is great. It actually does smell like leather! The scent should last about a week with just a couple sprays under each seat. 4 ounce spray bottle.
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