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From dipoley.......the ozone generator is NOT the only way to permanently get rid of smoke odor. The DrivePur treatment works just as well if not better than the ozone generator. The DrivePur treatment for extreme odor elimination can be completed in a couple of hours. You get finished and leave. The ozone generator can take 24 hours or longer. You have to go back and get your machine when it is finished. The ozone generator leaves a lingering odor that is offensive to a lot of people. The DrivePur does not. DrivePur works in high humidity; the ozone generator will not. I paid $600 for my ozone generator and $1200 for the DrivePur fogger and one gallon of each of the chemicals that are used. I charge $65 for the ozone treatment and I charge up to $175 for the DrivePur treatment. Both methods work very well.

Should have looked at the other product before I posted. The chlorine dioxide products work well, but in the past there was an issue with them self-igniting and burning up the vehicle they were being used in. The formula was changed, and they seemed to not be as effective as before. That is when I went to the ozone generator, then to DrivePur.

I have been using the DrivePur system for the last 6 months or so. Have eliminated dead mouse odors, vomit, etc., along with the smoke. It is sort of expensive to purchase the fogger and the chemicals, but it is a pretty good profit generating add-on service.

The ozone generator works pretty well, if you enjoy the lingering smell of ozone. Find a detailer in your area that is using the DrivePur system. It will eliminate the smoke odor and also sanitize the vehicle.

One of my dealership cars that came from Hawaii had really bad "acid-rain-looking" spots. I used everything I had, including a glass scratch remover with an orange pad and drill. Nothing worked. The dealership had to replace the windshield. I will try the swirl remover on the next one. Maybe I can be a hero!