GILBERT, Ariz. — Vapor Trapper, the patented billet aluminum charcoal canister designed to help eliminate raw fuel odors from classic cars, hot rods, trucks, boats and specialty vehicles, has announced major plans for the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following a breakout appearance at SEMA 2025 where Vapor Trapper earned recognition in multiple New Product categories and received two Media Choice awards the Arizona-based company returns in 2026 with an expanded presence focused on new products, strategic partnerships, custom vehicle builds and continued growth throughout the automotive aftermarket. A BIGGER PRESENCE AT SEMA 2026 Vapor Trapper's 2026 SEMA program will center on a large display designed to showcase not only the Vapor Trapper product line, but also the vehicles, builders and companies using the technology throughout the industry. Vapor Trapper will feature multiple custom vehicles representing different segments of the automotive aftermarket from classic Volkswagens and hot rods to trucks and a custom ice cream truck! The goal is simple: demonstrate that fuel vapor and raw gasoline odor are not problems classic vehicle owners have to live with. Vapor Trapper provides a high quality proven solution for vehicles with fuel systems that vent to the atmosphere, while retaining the character and design of the vehicle. NEW VAPOR TRAPPER PRODUCTS DEBUTING FOR 2026 Vapor Trapper will use SEMA 2026 to highlight the continued expansion of its product lineup. The company's original rechargeable billet aluminum Vapor Trapper helped establish the brand in the classic-car and hot-rod market. The growing lineup now includes Low-Profile and High Performance configurations, along with new installation solutions and accessories designed to make installation easier across an even broader range of vehicles. The new configurations are intended to give builders greater flexibility when space is limited, while maintaining the performance, serviceability and billet construction for which Vapor Trapper has become known. All Vapor Trapper products are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty. POT O' GOLD KUSTOMS PARTNERSHIP One of Vapor Trapper's key builder relationships heading into SEMA 2026 is with Pot O' Gold Kustoms. Pot O' Gold Kustoms has incorporated Vapor Trapper into its custom builds as a solution for controlling fuel vapor and raw gasoline odor while maintaining the level of detail expected from high-end custom vehicles. The relationship will be highlighted during SEMA 2026 as Vapor Trapper continues working directly with professional builders to make modern fuel-vapor control part of the custom-build process instead of an afterthought. Among the projects generating attention heading into Las Vegas is Pot O' Gold Kustoms' “Dirty Humor” project, which is being prepared for SEMA 2026 and Battle of the Builders competition. BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS Vapor Trapper will also have representation connected to vehicles competing in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers. Battle of the Builders recognizes some of the most innovative and highly detailed vehicles appearing at the SEMA Show, with entries evaluated for craftsmanship, creativity, design and overall execution. For Vapor Trapper, having the product installed on vehicles built at this level demonstrates how a relatively small component can solve an important problem without compromising the quality or appearance of a high-end build. It also reinforces the company's growing position as a component builders can integrate into a project from the beginning, rather than attempting to solve fuel odor problems after the vehicle is complete. VOLKSWAGEN TAKES ON SEMA Air-cooled Volkswagens will also play an important part in Vapor Trapper's 2026 SEMA presence. Multiple Volkswagen Beetles are planned to appear throughout the Show, including vehicles connected to Vapor Trapper and displayed in the north hallway of Central Hall. Among the featured Volkswagen projects will be the Rally 64, a 1964 Volkswagen Beetle transformed into a rally-inspired build in only 90 days. The Rally 64 represents the same segment Vapor Trapper was created to serve: enthusiasts who love driving and preserving vintage vehicles but want solutions to some of the inconveniences associated with decades-old fuel-system designs. The Volkswagen presence will give SEMA attendees another opportunity to see how Vapor Trapper can be integrated cleanly into compact vintage vehicles where both space and appearance matter. “Fuel smell has been treated as part of the deal with these cars for sixty years, and it never had to be. What SEMA 2026 lets us do is show it solved on real builds, in real engine bays, from a rally Beetle to a full custom. When a builder designs vapor control in from the start, nobody has to apologize for how the garage smells.” — Tom Mischke, founder, Vapor Trapper FROM CLASSIC CARS TO THE ENTIRE AFTERMARKET While Vapor Trapper has developed a strong following within the classic-car and hot-rod communities, the application reaches far beyond traditional collector vehicles. The universal charcoal canister system can be adapted to a wide variety of vehicles and equipment where fuel tanks vent to the atmosphere, including classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage trucks, Volkswagens, Broncos, custom builds, boats, side-by-sides, generators and other specialty applications. The concept behind the product remains straightforward: stop living with the gas smell. Instead of allowing fuel vapors to vent directly into a garage, trailer, shop or vehicle storage area, Vapor Trapper captures those vapors through a serviceable charcoal filtration system while allowing the fuel tank to vent properly. BUILDING AN INDUSTRY NETWORK SEMA 2026 will also provide Vapor Trapper an opportunity to continue expanding relationships with builders, dealers, distributors and manufacturers. The brand has continued developing its distribution network while working directly with builders who are incorporating the product into customer vehicles. For Vapor Trapper, SEMA is about more than displaying a product. It is about establishing fuel-vapor management as another detail professional builders consider when designing a complete vehicle. A high-end build shouldn't look incredible while making the owner's entire garage smell like gasoline. BUILDING ON THE MOMENTUM OF SEMA 2025 Vapor Trapper enters SEMA 2026 with considerable momentum. At the 2025 SEMA Show, Vapor Trapper received recognition as a top new product in two categories — Powersports & Utility Vehicle Product and Street Rod & Custom Car Product and was also recognized with two SEMA Media Choice awards. Those achievements helped introduce Vapor Trapper to a much broader automotive audience and created new relationships with builders, manufacturers, distributors and enthusiasts across the country. SEMA 2026 represents the next stage of that growth. SEE VAPOR TRAPPER AT SEMA 2026 The 2026 SEMA Show takes place November 3–6, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees will be able to see Vapor Trapper products installed on several custom vehicles, learn about new products, meet members of the Vapor Trapper team and connect with participating builders and industry partners throughout the week. Additional announcements regarding featured vehicles, builders, product releases, booth activities and partnerships will be released leading into the Show. ABOUT VAPOR TRAPPER Vapor Trapper is a patented, rechargeable billet aluminum charcoal vapor canister designed to capture gasoline vapors from fuel systems that vent to the atmosphere. Created for classic cars, hot rods, trucks, Volkswagens, boats and specialty vehicles, Vapor Trapper provides enthusiasts and professional builders with a clean, serviceable solution for controlling unwanted raw fuel odor. Vapor Trapper products are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty. Stop Living With The Gas Smell. For product information, dealer inquiries and additional information, visit VaporTrapper.com. Press Release Type: Announcement Company: Shop 48 | Vapor Trapper Booth #: 24665 Show Categories: Racing & Performance Media Contact Name: Mary Wells Media Contact Email: admin@classicperformancerestoration.com Media Contact Phone: 6023907449 Photo Gallery: 102821