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Old 01-03-2012, 04:01 PM
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air-compressor and Clorox wipes.
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Old 01-03-2012, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by thecman26
This may not be too helpful but I don't run my electrics in mud...
I just race them on tracks and they don't get too dirty other than some dust and a towel a lil damp with a 50/50 simple green/water mix takes care of that.
exactly on point
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Old 01-03-2012, 04:17 PM
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KalGard Prep n Shine KalGard Lexan Polish
Goo B Gone for the tires and wheels work also.
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:25 PM
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Isopropol alcohol in a spray bottle, it evaporates quickly and an air compressor.
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Damp towel to clean it up.. Q-tips for the nooks.. WD-40 for axle joints & drivetrain... Microfiber cloth for detail work when all is done...
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:37 PM
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wow thanks for all the help guys, I will try different things out that you guys recommended. I do have an air compressor so all i need for that is a blow gun. thanks.
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or...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=RoQRdHF2qgI
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:54 PM
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LOL, sure pulse, that will be the first one I will try.
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Trakpower cleaners and a toothbrush for that showroom shine. It's important to keep your vehicles clean so you can spot broken parts or loose screws and make sure no moving parts are binding.
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Originally Posted by OG RC 10T
Isopropol alcohol in a spray bottle, it evaporates quickly and an air compressor.
+ toothbrush and paintbrush. Works like a champ.
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I made a perfect mixture of water+soap+wd40 in a spray bottle and shake it all up. After I blow the he lllllllll out if it with a compressor. The water breaks down the oil in the wd40 so it does not leave oil residue but leaves it glossy black like its brand new. Does not attract dirt either!
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Old 01-03-2012, 06:45 PM
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air compressor, spray with simple green,air,wipe with armor all wipes,small areas use gun cleaning patches and then spray with wd-40 always looks sweet...
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Race on indoor carpet tracks....
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MX304, ya that would be a good idea, but I dont have a carpet track within two hours from me, I dont even have any kind of rc track less than 45 min of me, and I live 20 min north of champaign IL which is where tower hobbies and horizon hobbies warehouses, are. So I cant race at all, all I can do is bash. But someday i am hoping they will open up a track and i can get into racing
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Do you guys buy WD40 in spray cans or do they sell it in non aerosol form?
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