odor in diecast

[18mac1954]

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a friend of mine who just purchased several diecast from estate sale say they have a odor about them. is there a way to get rid of odor without hurting the finish of diecast

[Coopaaf JJC FAN]

febreze?

[RAK80]

I believe someone on here said they wrap them in dryer sheets.

[GordonFan1492]

Don't do anything. The smell will air out on it's own after time. I acquired a small collection of diecasts and they all wreaked of smoke. The smell hung around for a while, but it went away. Diecasts aren't like clothes, they don't absorb the smell, so it will wear off.

[taterracing]

Wiping with a wet paper towel and just letting them air out for a few days does wonders. What others said I've heard to work as well.

[Robby7Rules]

I would put it in a box, put some Febreze on the inside of the box, close the box, and let the odor get absorbed. Either that or dryer sheets!

[injen78]

freezer?

[morphius7777]

Try putting it in a box with a box of baking soda.

[JerryLH3]

Another way (that I have not personally tried) is to put it in a box with charcoal. Obviously you do not want them to touch, but the carbon can absorb the odors.

[FlyboyEnterprises]

I picked up one on ebay for a good deal. When I got it, opened it to look at my newest acquisition, I got hit by cig smoke. Since I didn't have time to put it back in the box because I had to leave for work, I left it out for the night till I got back. I was fine when I got back. I didn't want to take the chance of using a multi purpose pledge wipe or a dryer sheet as some have suggested. Had no intention of potentially damaging the paint.

I would just leave it/let them sit out for a while.

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