Beware of Air Fresheners

[MechanicalBob]

I went through a WOW carwash about a month or two ago and got an air freshener as part of the wash. I removed it from the package and slung it over the gear shift lever because I don't like things dangling from the mirror. Yesterday I went to throw out the air freshener because it was pretty well used up, and it was stuck to the trim in front of the gear shifter. At first I thought there must have been something sticky on the air freshener, as it looked like gum stuck to both my truck's plastic and the air freshener. I tried rubbing it off but wasn't getting anywhere. Turns out those things are VERY hard on some plastics when in direct contact. Now I've got a ruined piece of trim that is pretty easy to see.

Moral of the story: read the warnings on EVERYTHING. I didn't even think air fresheners had warnings, other than maybe "don't eat". If you're going to use one of the hangy-type air fresheners, either hang it from the mirror or put it on the floorboard or under the seat.

On a related note, if anyone knows of a source for a wrap or something like that to cover the plastic from the cupholders forward, I'd appreciate it!

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[AzScorpion]

You could try some 303 Aerospace protectant on the area. First try some Isopropyl alcohol to loosen up the stickiness. Then take the Aerospace protectant and spray some on, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and see if it starts to dissolves the stickiness. This is also one of the best UV protectants for your interior (and exterior) plastic and leather seats.

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[Grumpaw]

Try farting in your Ranger....it's natural, and doesn't leave any sticky residue !!! ?
Also keeps rodents and unwonted passengers away.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Try farting in your Ranger....it's natural, and doesn't leave any sticky residue !!! ?
Also keeps rodents and unwonted passengers away.

I’ve tried it - several times - doesn’t work.

It will probably work for @Doc .

 

[ControlNode]

If air fresheners starting including warnings they may be forced to also warn about the hazards to smelling them, especially when used in hot encloses spaces.

 

[WOADKIL]

Try farting in your Ranger....it's natural, and doesn't leave any sticky residue !!! ?
Also keeps rodents and unwonted passengers away.

I can smell it from here!!!!!


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[kieefer]

I hang mine off the coat hook in the back.
Sometimes I’ll use cologne spray on the cabin filter but it doesn’t seem to last very long.

 

[Joeiconic]

Try Goo Gone

 

[Dereku]

Licking it repeatedly might work.

 

[veedubtuner]

Try farting in your Ranger....it's natural, and doesn't leave any sticky residue !!! ?
Also keeps rodents and unwonted passengers away.

Unless you shart by accident ?

"Here I sit
All broken hearted.
Tried to sh*t
but only farted.
Then one day
I took a chance
Tried to fart
and sh*t my pants"

 

[airline tech]

I do not think 303 or Goo Gone is going to help for this - as the plastic is melted and deformed from the chemical reaction from the air freshener (oils) touching the plastic.
Same reaction as the worm lures and attractant sprays in your tackle box trays if you let them sit for extended periods.
I would suggest Ebay for a replacement trim piece.

 

[Dereku]

I have a spot in that very front tray by the shifter. Same thing.

I keep stuff in the tray. Try not to look at it.

 

[Av8or1]

Try farting in your Ranger....it's natural, and doesn't leave any sticky residue !!! ?

 

[Doc]

I’ve tried it - several times - doesn’t work.

It will probably work for @Doc .

It Does !

 

[subquark]

You could try some 303 Aerospace protectant on the area. First try some Isopropyl alcohol to loosen up the stickiness. Then take the Aerospace protectant and spray some on, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and see if it starts to dissolves the stickiness. This is also one of the best UV protectants for your interior (and exterior) plastic and leather seats.

https://www.amazon.com/303-Dust-Lint-Staining-Repellant/dp/B00JG3OIFU/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=3GIPHFYRECJDT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BPI4zHWcsETnCuzqELbJOAe-gfUTN3FeKSYoc4-_0Nv_vgLrXnwty_cF4Im0Cau8KVDJw0HTko9Fn00U0FS1bmAATTv7KnJQKV583sdT9FmynoWGrTH0_nWZytZ0CjiZjCYj4bDQKtB_gjVrPz-3is2LllfVvJ8oOsqsSY2Akn3eWd8Z5b1HCBlrtqHK9Sucz7FTWbakdIfCcSJOrpMkod7wsS2_n3Pcq6Rf8ROl0rGYrsVjj2YfvPqY7BkXNsD0tWhH41VbHNYL1-Pq9d3xnbiYDUFWeEGQ1MNzDUZ9PDc.CIS7dC77k4Adnulgwp8DJtTlUVpZB0a3Xe9y7prhC6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=303+aerospace+protectant&qid=1737997407&sprefix=303+,aps,163&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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