How to get gas smell out of rubber liner?

rondocap · 04-02-2012, 04:45 PM

So I have that rubber trunk liner for my E90, and I had a gas saw in there that leaked a little bit onto the rubber liner. (That's why I put it there, to protect the carpet!)

Now, the rubber liner smells like gas. I've washed it with detergent and put it outside, but the smell is still there.

Any ideas? I was going to post this in the car washing section but I figure more people read here and may have an idea.

Syndicategt · 04-02-2012, 04:51 PM

Just let it air dry for a few days. If it still looks "greasy" throw some baking soda down on it then wash it off.

project6 · 04-02-2012, 04:54 PM

Leave it out in direct exposure to the sun for a few days and sprinkle it with baking soda. You will not be able to get all the smell off, but it will be minimized.

Built My Way · 04-02-2012, 05:13 PM

Try scrubbing it with green apple scented Palmolive dish soap and let it sit soapy in a shallow pan for a few days. Use a lot of soap. For some reason this scent eliminates all odors and works really well at getting gasoline and automotive grease off hands.

Slow_335i · 04-02-2012, 05:18 PM

Light it on fire....

lol do what they said above^

rondocap · 04-02-2012, 05:34 PM

Thanks guys!

jetblackcoupe · 04-02-2012, 06:53 PM

i had a little gas leak in my trunk as well. only foolproof solution is time, honestly... took a few weeks to completely go away, but i like the smell so i don't mind haha.. good luck

EYE4SPEED · 04-02-2012, 09:17 PM

Febreeze?

Built My Way · 04-11-2012, 04:34 AM

Any update on this, OP? Just curious.

rondocap · 04-11-2012, 08:46 AM

I cleaned it with whatever I had in the house (detergent, soap) and left it outside in the sun for a week.

That did the trick, 98% better and barely any gas smell.

adriang · 04-11-2012, 01:37 PM

Time is all that can get the smell out.. Give it a few weeks and the smell will be gone

04-02-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
rondocap Captain 29 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	How to get gas smell out of rubber liner? So I have that rubber trunk liner for my E90, and I had a gas saw in there that leaked a little bit onto the rubber liner. (That's why I put it there, to protect the carpet!) Now, the rubber liner smells like gas. I've washed it with detergent and put it outside, but the smell is still there. Any ideas? I was going to post this in the car washing section but I figure more people read here and may have an idea.
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Just let it air dry for a few days. If it still looks "greasy" throw some baking soda down on it then wash it off. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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project6 TOML Rescue 6 Rep 664 Posts Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Leave it out in direct exposure to the sun for a few days and sprinkle it with baking soda. You will not be able to get all the smell off, but it will be minimized.
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Built My Way Lieutenant 11 Rep 499 Posts Drives: mls ---------- Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [3.75]	Try scrubbing it with green apple scented Palmolive dish soap and let it sit soapy in a shallow pan for a few days. Use a lot of soap. For some reason this scent eliminates all odors and works really well at getting gasoline and automotive grease off hands. __________________ My girl is inherently balanced. Lucky me!
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 61 Rep 2,497 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Peoria IL iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [3.32]	Light it on fire.... lol do what they said above^ __________________
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rondocap Captain 29 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys!
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04-02-2012, 06:53 PM	#7
jetblackcoupe Captain 24 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	i had a little gas leak in my trunk as well. only foolproof solution is time, honestly... took a few weeks to completely go away, but i like the smell so i don't mind haha.. good luck
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EYE4SPEED Ex-Quattro Driver 29 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E90 335d M-Sport LCI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan iTrader: (22)	Febreeze? __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l]
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Built My Way Lieutenant 11 Rep 499 Posts Drives: mls ---------- Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [3.75]	Any update on this, OP? Just curious. __________________ My girl is inherently balanced. Lucky me!
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rondocap Captain 29 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	I cleaned it with whatever I had in the house (detergent, soap) and left it outside in the sun for a week. That did the trick, 98% better and barely any gas smell.
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04-11-2012, 01:37 PM	#11
adriang Captain 9 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nobleton iTrader: (0)	Time is all that can get the smell out.. Give it a few weeks and the smell will be gone __________________ 2011 BMW 335d
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