Cleaning up after Arson

[Gibson]

Hey all,

My brother's car was recently a victim of arson vandalism. They broke in and lit his drivers seat on fire which dirtied up the windows, melted the door, damaged the steering wheel and burnt the roof. Arson investigators and the fire department were involved and it sucks balls because he didn't have theft or vandalism on his policy.

But anyway, his car will now forever smell of burning toxic plastic and I think he's quite hoping that won't be the case. We're going to PnP to get a new seat and such, but does anyone know any reasonably priced detailers that would be able to work out the smell/damage reasonably well? None of the cars systems were damaged in anyway so we kinda temporarily fixed the seat and he's driving it.

[TurboD]

What kinda car are we talking about, a Bentley? civic? geo?

[livinlarge89]

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[403ep3]

LOL I just watched that episode today :rofl:

[adidas]

Look up a product called OZIUM.

[tom_9109]

Get the glass clean quick. Smoke is acidic and permanently damages glass

[JordanAndrew]

Chantelaine Auto Spa
403 471 6101

She's a sponsor here on Beyond. I've heard a lot of good things about her detailing.

[Gibson]

It's a Neon, so no, not a Bentley by any stretch.

We managed to get the glass er...acceptably clean. I'll let him know the smoke can permanently damage it though, thanks.

I will pass her contact info on. Do you know if her prices are fairly reasonable?

[TurboD]

Since it's a neon and I have no pictures to see the extent of the damage.

I say part out the body panels and try to make some money off part outs and just trash the car, start over.

It's not worth the trouble, especially for a pos neon, go grab another one for 2k$ instead of spending 1k$ on cleaning a car that will always smell like burning plastic.

not to mention the possibility of future electrical problems and or other fire related problems.

[yipb]

claim insurance??

[tom_9109]

Originally posted by yipb
claim insurance??

read op's post?

[sputnik]

http://www.folexcompany.com/bottle.jpg

[theken]

Fire damage imo means car is done. I would cut losses and get a new car. Shitty as it is I believe that is your only option.

[TurboD]

sell it to someone to strip down and use as a dirt racer or auto x'r

[A790]

Originally posted by Gibson
I will pass her contact info on. Do you know if her prices are fairly reasonable?
$150ish would be my guess.

[inline6turbo]

OP contacted me :)
I gave him pretty much the same advice that was already in this thread it seems. Not much a detailer can do for fire damage. Fabric and Vinyl are plastics. When they are presented with high heat and start to melt there's really nothing that can be done. I wouldn't feel comfortable charging him for something that cannot be fixed. Best bet is to replace damaged panels from pick and pull and make sure in the future you remember to add fire and theft.

Good luck to your brother!

[JordanAndrew]

Originally posted by inline6turbo
OP contacted me :)
I gave him pretty much the same advice that was already in this thread it seems. Not much a detailer can do for fire damage. Fabric and Vinyl are plastics. When they are presented with high heat and start to melt there's really nothing that can be done. I wouldn't feel comfortable charging him for something that cannot be fixed. Best bet is to replace damaged panels from pick and pull and make sure in the future you remember to add fire and theft.

Good luck to your brother!

So do I get a refferal fee if I keep reffering you to people here on beyond? :D

[inline6turbo]

Absolutely! Referrals get applied as multi car discounts for 10% off!

I'll let you know when some is referred by you ;)



Gibson wrote on 11-14-2009 12:31 PM:
Hi Renee,

My brothers car (a 99 Neon) was the victim of arson last night and the interior is fairly damaged but only on the drivers side. The car is still driveable but he needs to get it towed and was wondering if any of this damage is fixable? He doesn't have theft of vandalism on his policy.

I thought about you and your detailing business and was wondering if there was anything you could do for him, or if you know anybody that has experience working with arson damaged interiors.

Thanks,

Chad


He beat you by two days! :angel:

[Impreza]

The smell will always be there... but maybe try some of the products from here:

http://www.eshine.ca/products.php?cat=31

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by adidas
Look up a product called OZIUM.
Anyone know of a place in town that sells Ozium? Checked Wally world and Canadian tire after seeing those suggested online, but no luck. Have heard some of the pot head stores might sell it, but would love to know a specific one that has it in stock. They aren't the kind of places I visit normally.

[speedog]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow

Anyone know of a place in town that sells Ozium? Checked Wally world and Canadian tire after seeing those suggested online, but no luck. Have heard some of the pot head stores might sell it, but would love to know a specific one that has it in stock. They aren't the kind of places I visit normally.

Here ya go - link (https://www.amresupply.com/part/9359922).

[raceman6135]

Duplicate info, but system won't let me delete :(

[ExtraSlow]

Thanks! Didn't even think of AMRE.

Although, that may be a slightly different variant from what I was hoping for. Anyone seen this version around?
https://images.rapgenius.com/08d30ee62326ffd583b96feda7bcf4ff.1000x1000x1.jpg
Or this?
https://boutiquedl.com/system/produits/image_verticals/WOO90OZIUMOC19-original.png?1383720960

I can't read the can on the AMRE website, but I'm pretty sure that stuff is different.

[speedog]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Thanks! Didn't even think of AMRE.

Although, that may be a slightly different variant from what I was hoping for. Anyone seen this version around?
https://images.rapgenius.com/08d30ee62326ffd583b96feda7bcf4ff.1000x1000x1.jpg
Or this?
https://boutiquedl.com/system/produits/image_verticals/WOO90OZIUMOC19-original.png?1383720960

I can't read the can on the AMRE website, but I'm pretty sure that stuff is different.

AMRE used to have this Ozium product (https://www.amresupply.com/part/OZIUM-OZIUM-500-SHOT) but it was replaced by the one I had linked to above. Maybe give them a call.

[HiSpec]

Auto Obsessed introduced their own Odor Eliminator (http://autoobsessed.com/shop/obssssd-odor-eliminator-p-2438.html)... maybe give it a try.

[SCHIDER23]

7 year bump I'm sure the car is gone

[speedog]

Originally posted by SCHIDER23
7 year bump I'm sure the car is gone

:confused:

It doesn't appear that ExtraSlow was even concerned about the car that this thread's OP was talking about.