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Old 05-05-2013, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by racer1812
^^^^ Depending on track conditions you may not have to. Lets not fight about how to clean tires, I mean really
Agreed. Can't have someone interjecting cons into a discussion of sharing methods... Wouldn't want to offend anyone. First place ribbons all around.
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Discuss pros/cons all you want. I'm just putting out the match before I have to fight a forest fire

I like the cooler thing but doubt I will ever take the time to make one myself.

I use the brush in a tub method for both 1/8 and 1/10 (have one for each size). I will leave them on my 1/10 stuff if they're not too dirty. 1/8th I pull them off and clean them. The amount of time it takes isn't an issue for me.

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Old 05-05-2013, 10:20 AM
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That was a cool rig though
See that sort of stuff all through RC racing, clever people we are.....
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Originally Posted by Matthew Bailey
Glue a brush in the bottom of a tupperware container. Fill the container with water until it is half way up the bristles.
What type of glue do you use to glue the brush to the bottom of the container.
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Originally Posted by mr240
What type of glue do you use to glue the brush to the bottom of the container.
Shoo goo, be careful though. My buddy stuck down his brush, and put the lid on the container. He let it sit for a while, then he threw it in his bag, and the glue wasn't dry. Next morning the brush was crooked. Leave the lid off while you let the glue dry. Also make sure to pull the bucket out of your bag when you get home from racing so that it can dry out. Good time to pull the drying towel too. No sense in having your bag smell moldy. I use a microfiber towel from the auto parts store to dry my tires.
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I use Axe body wash , take the tires off and rub them down by hand . The axe leaves them a little sticky after they dry .
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Dishwasher, pile em in and hit a button. Done. No brushes, buckets, or glue. Even drys em for you. Everyone should try it.
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Originally Posted by mojoman81
I use Axe body wash , take the tires off and rub them down by hand . The axe leaves them a little sticky after they dry .
seriously?
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Heard oldspice works better.
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Roger lmao... your stupid
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Originally Posted by Roger H
Dishwasher, pile em in and hit a button. Done. No brushes, buckets, or glue. Even drys em for you. Everyone should try it.
That sounds brilliant! I need to try that. Does the heat not effect anything? Glue/foams dont play nice with heat
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yeah the dishwasher dismounts the tires from the wheels better than the oven vs acetone debate!
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Originally Posted by nv529
seriously?
Yes I am .
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Originally Posted by mojoman81
I use Axe body wash , take the tires off and rub them down by hand . The axe leaves them a little sticky after they dry .
I bet your track smells like a middle school gym
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Wow! so many great cleaning ideas in here.
I think i'll spray my car with Old Spice and toss it in the Dishwasher!
Now should I use the "Pots and Pans" mode...or is there a "wreck your car" mode?

You guys are great!!!
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