New heater matrix cleaning.

[cняis]

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?

[Thom89]

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

[Brayster]

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

[cняis]

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

[Thom89]

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

Thom

[rob.043]

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

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.

[Reasty]

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

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!