Airfreshners - Does Anyone Really Use Them?

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I was asked by an employee today why we don't offer air-fresheners for autos. My response was because when we are done steaming, cleaning, and protecting the car smells great and there is no need for air-fresheners. Then I started wondering, is this something that anyone here offers and has made good mula offering?
 
For my personal car I always us CG scents, various ones! I enjoy a fresh or fruit smell! If I do someone else's car I'll ask them if they want some air fresheners and if so I'll let them choose from what I have. :). It couldn't hurt, nice extra little touch to a detail!
 
I don't offer it Anthony....like you I feel they smell great when I'm done.

I do however use CG Stripper scent on a few vehicals just because the client really likes it.( As I do )
 
dad07 said:
I don't offer it Anthony....like you I feel they smell great when I'm done.

I do however use CG Stripper scent on a few vehicals just because the client really likes it.( As I do )
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I love the CG Stripper scent as well - as well as my 20 yr old son. I think he likes the name as much as the smell! Definitely could get you in trouble with the Mrs if she doesn't know you use it. Just wish it's sillage was longer lasting.
 
cleanmycorolla said:
For my personal car I always us CG scents, various ones! I enjoy a fresh or fruit smell! If I do someone else's car I'll ask them if they want some air fresheners and if so I'll let them choose from what I have. :). It couldn't hurt, nice extra little touch to a detail!
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True - I may need add it to the new packages :xyxthumbs:

dad07 said:
I don't offer it Anthony....like you I feel they smell great when I'm done.

I do however use CG Stripper scent on a few vehicals just because the client really likes it.( As I do )
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The only reason I never cared for most CG stuff is cause I felt it may offend a female client...... their products are great, but they seem to advertise more for the male. Id love to check out the scent for sure though!
 
I hope this isn't hijacking your thread but along the lines of scents, has anyone had any experience with long lasting scents? I typically will put a new "black ice" tree air freshener when I detail my interior. This however, doesn't last much more than a week, is there any good smelling, longer last scents, sprays, etc?
 
olenderc said:
I hope this isn't hijacking your thread but along the lines of scents, has anyone had any experience with long lasting scents? I typically will put a new "black ice" tree air freshener when I detail my interior. This however, doesn't last much more than a week, is there any good smelling, longer last scents, sprays, etc?
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Yeah I use that one too, but like you said it doesn't last very long. I'd like to hear what others have to say.
 
olenderc said:
I hope this isn't hijacking your thread but along the lines of scents, has anyone had any experience with long lasting scents? I typically will put a new "black ice" tree air freshener when I detail my interior. This however, doesn't last much more than a week, is there any good smelling, longer last scents, sprays, etc?
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I think I may have finally come to my product of choice after testing various air fresheners for about a year and a half.... lasts about a month, smells great, non-intrusive, but a bit pricey. And it's actually not designed for cars...

However, I'm not ready to spill the beans just yet. Still got a few things I'm testing.

In any case, CG (Chemical Guys) scents are garbage. They don't last more than 2 to 3 days.
 
Nah, I prefer removimg the odor instead of trying to hide it.
Years ago I did use the pine tree scent, looking back it was tacky. Lol
 
olenderc said:
What would you characterize the squash smell like?
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Kind if hard to say..I've had people say it smells like gum...I suppose I can see that but hands down my favorite...only downfall is they are 8-10 a piece and they are strong for a few weeks but die off fast...I started to wrap it to preserve and unwrap more when it dies off..this way I'm good for 2 months or so of it...
 
wrb_subie said:
Kind if hard to say..I've had people say it smells like gum...I suppose I can see that but hands down my favorite...only downfall is they are 8-10 a piece and they are strong for a few weeks but die off fast...I started to wrap it to preserve and unwrap more when it dies off..this way I'm good for 2 months or so of it...
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Hmm, I'm not big on the bubblegum smell, not a fan of bubblegum to begin with. I prefer a cleaner/fresher smell, maybe even a more "cologne" type smell sort of what the air freshener tree's Black Ice reminds me of. Don't know how I'd feel driving around with my car smelling like a stick of Juicy Fruit.
 
Bates Detailing said:
Lol - Id buy one of each and pull out the appropriate one per client!
May get in a pickle when the client's spouse comes out though lol :/
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That "pickle" may not be kosher!!

(Neither would these, I reckon):



Seriously...
Because allergies seem to be more prevalent nowadays...
I tend to not use air-freshners.
Let folks use their own, if that's what they want.

No allergen-inducing-liability on my part that way.
(That's what the "V.I.F." is for...right?)

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Seriously...
Because allergies seem to be more prevalent nowadays...
I tend to not use air-freshners.

Let folks use their own, if that's what they want.
No liability on my part that way.


:)

Bob
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x2.

Had a lady last week request to not use any type of scents or air freshener as she was afraid of an allergic reaction.

Though, I have the entire CG line of scents...they just don't last long. More of a novelty item now.
 
The only reason I never cared for most CG stuff is cause I felt it may offend a female client...... their products are great, but they seem to advertise more for the male. Id love to check out the scent for sure though![/QUOTE]

The only clients of mine that choose Stripper Scent are females. Personally I carry CG sents for two reasons; first, they smell good, second, they only last about 2 weeks.

I try to get my customers to get a maintenance wash every two weeks after I detail their car. So, every time they start to lose the scent they call me for a follow up. Or, I email them and remind them it is time and they always say yes.

I carry CG scents only and these are the ones I have in order from most popular to least.

New Car Smell
Honeydew
Stripper Scent
Green Apple
Jasmine
Orange

The top three are what I use on 99% of the cars that come in. The people just love them!
 
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