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Old 11-22-2014, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by firefoxussr
I was cleaning my M05 racer with brakekleen.... and this happened:
I had a black M03 chassis turn whitish/grey and get brittle in spots, after using a cleaner on it. Can't remember which, but it was probably brake cleaner an industrial silicone spray I found at my job. I only use a non-chlorinated brake cleaner now, that claims to be safe on plastics. I still avoid getting it on the chassis though.

Speaking of brittle, anyone else notice how thin the bottom of the 05 V2 is under the gearbox? Hasn't broken, just very thin!
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