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Paint Remover Eco stinks so bad

Pumpkin Spice Latte

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So I used Paint Remover Eco on a couple of vinyl heads (Volks) earlier today, and I seriously regret it. The stuff works I must say, but the STENCH is way worse than I expected. It's been like 7 hours and they still reek, even after washing and airing out outside. Anyone found a trick for getting rid of the smell faster? Thanks in advance
 
So I used Paint Remover Eco on a couple of vinyl heads (Volks) earlier today, and I seriously regret it. The stuff works I must say, but the STENCH is way worse than I expected. It's been like 7 hours and they still reek, even after washing and airing out outside. Anyone found a trick for getting rid of the smell faster? Thanks in advance
Yeah, that smell sticks like glue. Ew. I've had some luck using baking soda and sealing the part in a box with charcoal overnight. It might take a couple rounds, or a coupke of days even, but it helps kill the stink faster.
 
So I used Paint Remover Eco on a couple of vinyl heads (Volks) earlier today, and I seriously regret it. The stuff works I must say, but the STENCH is way worse than I expected. It's been like 7 hours and they still reek, even after washing and airing out outside. Anyone found a trick for getting rid of the smell faster? Thanks in advance
Yeah, the smell can linger like crazy!!
But has it dissipated naturally for you by now?
If not, @Nocturne Op. 9's suggestions should do the trick!
Give the heads a good soak in a mixture of warm water and baking soda, let them sit for a few hours or even overnight, then rinse thoroughly!
Placing the heads in an airtight container with some activated charcoal should also work!
 
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