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Title: Drying out my golf
Post by: mk4melv on 01 January 2013, 17:04

Hi all i know this has prob been asked loads of times before.

Ive had a leak from the rear sun roof drain's witch i have know sorted but not to sure about drying the car out its been like it for some time and is really damp on the back seats they've got/had spots of mold all over them and the foam for the seats is damp as well.

Any ideas gratefully received

Thanks Melv   

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: Screech16v on 01 January 2013, 17:11

Put a dehumidifier in there for a few days,you will be amazed at how much water it will remove

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: mk4melv on 01 January 2013, 17:16

Ill give that a go one of my mates said put a storage heater in it as well so might try both

thanks melv

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: GTi_James on 03 January 2013, 13:02

if using dehumidifiers you must either use a safety heater or park your car in a garage with as little exposure to the elements over night, you want to keep the interior as warm as possible. preferably use dehumidifiers during the summer where the heat will vapourise the water in the car  :wink:

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: SI74 on 03 January 2013, 17:13

get some of these as well. There well worth the money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRY-AIR-CAR-HOME-DEHUMIDIFIER-BAG-MOISTURE-ABSORBER-/190778304431?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2c6b45e7af

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: mk4melv on 04 January 2013, 12:30

went up me mothers yesterday and nicked her dehumidifier from the house hoping that with sort it out pretty fast tbh lol

Title: Re: Drying out my golf
Post by: SI74 on 04 January 2013, 17:24

If the sound deadening below the carpet is wet IMHO you'll need to remove it to get it dry. I had a problem like this in my van and the only fix was to remove all and dry it out in the house.