is there any way to get into the air conditioning ducts for cleaning?

 

The best is to take them right out of the car, spray them with cleaner front and back, hose them off, then blow dry them. After that, a thin application of your favorite protectant, then wipe off the excess to give a natural appearance.

If you don't feel like taking them out of the car, a set of detailing brushes can help you get most of the visible surfaces clean.

 

Is that the only way to get in the duct itself though, by taking out the vents?

 

No, you could take the dashboard out of the car for access too.

 

Jack, you have too much time on your hands .

JamesC

 

No no, i got some stuff that eliminates bad odors in the air conditioning, and I wanted to clean it out before spraying it in.

 

A smoker was the previous owner of my other car, the daily beater, and when I put the heat or AC on it stinks like stale wet ash all the time. It is stomach turning, I too would like to clean my ducts in that car but just dont want to take the time to do it on a POS car. I understand where he is coming from.