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Old 11-04-2009, 06:45 PM
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i used simple green,but now that im out i cant find it anywhere,not in walmart or target.where do you guys get yours at or what else do you use
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Ive never used simple green I just use a air conpressor, Idk always leaves mine like new.
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Originally Posted by mxracer458
i used simple green,but now that im out i cant find it anywhere,not in walmart or target.where do you guys get yours at or what else do you use
Try Lowe's or Home Depot. I buy the gallon size. Lasts quite a while.
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I use an air compressor and when I cleaning the car when it's apart I use the Clorox Green Works stuff. I bought it on accident when looking for Simple Green. In my opinion I like the Green Works better.
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Blow it off, try not to push dirt/dust into the bearings. WD-40, sit for a bit, blow it off!
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No chemicals on any of the plastics and non-moving parts.

For metals, motor spray.

For plastics, just a bit of damp cloth/napkin and some mechanical force.

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Canned air (air compressor) & Baby wipes
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I just throw mine on the ground and hit with the garden hose then just let it sit on the porch for a day to dry out.
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I just throw mine on the ground and hit with the garden hose then just let it sit on the porch for a day to dry out.
Do not try this. Water can get in to your servo, esc, receiver box, etc, and stay there for weeks.
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Originally Posted by BeefHead
I just throw mine on the ground and hit with the garden hose then just let it sit on the porch for a day to dry out.
You can tell your dog to sit next to your car and hose them both down for a two-fer!

I think this guy is joking around... If he's not, even if the electronic is ok, this is a one-way ticket to corrosion city.
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Some times i just roll to car wash high presure soap throw it in the trunk and dont get it out till next week.Or i will soak it in bbq sauce and let my pitbull lick it clean.He does a really good job he is a good boy.
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I use motor spray on shocks and metals. The rest I use a brush for lose dirt, canned air, and a micro fiber rag. No sprays or chemicals on the plastics. Unless you use that Nitro Blast. That is safe on plastic and works good. Tires, take off your ride and I wash them in the sick then buggy grip them.

Water bad. My friend did that to his MF2 and all the hinges and bolts are rusted now.
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No bs man i have seen dudes wash there s*&t with a hose.
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2 parts denatured alcohol, 1 parts simple green, splash of wd-40 into a sprayer. Spray onto everything besides electronics then blow off with air compressor.
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I use mostly Simple Green, but cut it with 10-15% denat alcohol. Apply with a hand sprayer, use toothbrush if the crud is that thick and rinse with more spray. Blow it off with air compresor and wipe down with rag sprayed with WD40, paying attention to the plastic parts. Wipe dry and looks like new, ready for another go.

Been getting SG at Wallyworld, hope thay haven't stopped carrying it. Last time I was in Pep Boys, they had it too.
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