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I noticed that my radiator has quiet a bit of rubber build up in it. What is the best way to remove this? I was thinking of blowing it out with compressed air, any reason not to do this?
Greg
Removing rubber from radiator
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Greg Kimble
, 06-14-2014 04:14 PM
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Posted 06-14-2014 04:14 PM
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Posted 06-14-2014 05:46 PM
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Different strokes for different folks : )
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Be very careful testing with compressed air, the fin materal is real thin and will de-shape. You may be better off poking from the back side with a piece of wire or wait untill somone with experience shows up. Never had a similar issue. Do you have a mesh screen per the SMCS rule in front of your radiator?
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Posted 06-14-2014 05:57 PM
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There is a screen in the air inlet 1/4" mesh, this just appears to be real fine rubber that is in between the fins of the radiator.
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Posted 06-15-2014 07:30 AM
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I use zip ties to poke out the rubber and straighten the fins. Not very technical or fun.
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Posted 06-15-2014 11:24 AM
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You can buy an actual fin straightening tool, not sure if it is good for removing the rubber though.
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Posted 06-15-2014 07:05 PM
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Remove radiator mand drop onto the garage floor, face down from about 3 inches. Won't hurt the rad and you will be amazed at how much falls out
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Watched a guy use this stuff on our outside AC unit. Sprayed on, waited, hosed off. Worked really well.
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