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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: cняis on 03 June 2011, 21:54

Title: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: cняis on 03 June 2011, 21:54

I've read on various threads regards changing heater matrixes, and a couple refer to cleaning them prior to fitment as they stink otherwise.

Any ideas what I should wash the outside of my new one with? Is washing up liquid ok?

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: Thom89 on 03 June 2011, 23:26

I wouldn't wash it with washing up liquid, it contains salt, salt and ally mix is not a good idea,
I fitted mine a few years ago, and never bothered cleaning it, once fitted, it just gave a hot and new smell for about half a day... so what!

Thom

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: Brayster on 04 June 2011, 06:02

I left mine but beware it did start smoking through the vents and I thought we were on fire...

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: cняis on 04 June 2011, 08:04

maybe just water and a 'tickle' with a brush then? or just leave it  :grin:

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: Thom89 on 04 June 2011, 11:47

You'll clean it, fit it, and it will still smell :grin: :grin:

Thom

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: rob.043 on 04 June 2011, 17:19

Quote from: thom89 on 04 June 2011, 11:47

You'll clean it, fit it, and it will still smell :grin: :grin:

Thom

True. Use car shampoo as it should be salt free, unlike washing up liquid. I used car shampoo, gave it a bit of a swish about in a basin with hot water. beware of using a sponge or similar at the fins are delicate.  It probably helped a lot, as it only smelt slightly.

Title: Re: New heater matrix cleaning.
Post by: Reasty on 05 June 2011, 07:58

Quote from: thom89 on 04 June 2011, 11:47

You'll clean it, fit it, and it will still smell :grin: :grin:

Thom

+1 I cleaned mine before I fitted it and it made 0 difference,it still gave off a burning smell of newness......I quite liked it!  :rolleyes: