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Q: Getting rid of tobacco stench?

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Posted by GMorrison on Saturday, May 29, 2021 10:51 AM

Throw away the box it came in

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, May 29, 2021 1:14 AM
Couple of dryer sheets in the box as you store that kit and get to it later.
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Posted by scaler on Friday, May 28, 2021 1:49 PM

Thank you, Don!

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, May 28, 2021 7:35 AM

Old trick- baking soda.  Sprinkle a half cup of baking soda in bottom of a box.  Put kit parts and instructions in box. Cover box. Wait 10 days to two weeks.

 

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Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:54 PM

scaler

No, it is still in the sealed plastic bags. I got nauseated just by inpecting and handling it, so I would want to clean it before I start building it.

Left it in the garage for now, as suggested above. Will try the other methods later, if that doesn't help.

 

Thanks!

 

Yes,I don't do it but many like to clean the sprues of grease or mold release inild soap.

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Posted by scaler on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:48 PM

No, it is still in the sealed plastic bags. I got nauseated just by inpecting and handling it, so I would want to clean it before I start building it.

Left it in the garage for now, as suggested above. Will try the other methods later, if that doesn't help.

 

Thanks!

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Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:40 PM

Is the kit unbuilt?

Try washing the sprues,many people do this anyway,might help.I would think that using glue,primers,paints,washes,filters,and pigments during construction might cover up any leftover odor after washing. 

If your talking about a completed build,then I can't think of anything

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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:40 PM

My standard treatment for Ebay kit purchases.

First wash parts/sprues with Simple Green or something similar. If odor persists, put the (dried) parts in a plastic tray and dump a whole box of baking soda over it; cover loosely and let sit for 24 hours. That's always done it for me.

In my experience you'll never get the odor out of kit box or instructions. Ditch the first, seal the instructions in a gallon-size ziplock bag.

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:37 PM

I usually take everything out of the box including the instructions and put everything in the garage for a couple days to let it air out. 

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Q: Getting rid of tobacco stench?
Posted by scaler on Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:26 PM

Purchased an older plastic kit, but the whole thing stinks of old tobacco.

Any recommended way to eliminate the odor?

Thanks! Confused

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