How long does the fiberglass smell last?
04-10-2008, 02:46 AM
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How long does the fiberglass smell last?
Another stupid new owner question...
This is my first new Corvette... actually my first Corvette of any type. I was wondering how long the new car (boat?) smell lasts.
I am sure loving the car.
This is my first new Corvette... actually my first Corvette of any type. I was wondering how long the new car (boat?) smell lasts.
I am sure loving the car.
04-10-2008, 05:17 AM
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Interesting observation - that's exactly how I describe the smell of my car to friends; like a new boat. Mine will be a year old in May and still has that new boat smell.
Now she has that awesome "new car" leather smell all of the time 
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04-10-2008, 07:38 AM
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It smells like a boat? I never knew that. I always thought it was the interior leather, plus other "space-age" materials.
). Four or five months in Texas during the summer.
04-10-2008, 09:53 AM
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Every C4+ Corvette I've owned has had a unique "burning rubber" smell from the engine compartment after a long drive. I've never noticed any new "boat" smell, but then I've never been around a new boat. 
04-10-2008, 11:27 AM
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. which is strange because my buddy (a.k.a. petiebear) had a black vert built about seven cars ahead of mine and he swore that his trunk did not smell bad, go figure
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04-10-2008, 11:29 AM
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In mine it is clearly the fiberglass body. I think mine is 'fresh' because it was only on the dealer's lot for about 2 weeks. I am sure that the smell from the resin will take a while to completely go away.
04-10-2008, 01:44 PM
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I've had my 'o8 for 5 mts, and the damn smell is still there...it's really irritating me and my wife.
I don't think the scent lasted that long in my '04.
I don't think the scent lasted that long in my '04.
04-10-2008, 01:58 PM
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Whatever you are smelling it certainly is not "fiberglass". The Corvette body panels are made from SMC.
