Cleaners for Tires & Plastics?

[tobyjoe]

I'm breaking down one of my Outcasts this weekend to upgrade the screws and replace some bent metal.

I figured I'd try to clean up my a-arms and a few other plastic pieces (sand any rough spots, look for cracks, remove dirt & such).

Aside from dish soap and water, what do you guys use for cleaning plastics? I don't want to use anything that might damage stuff, but I don't wanna waste precious elbow grease scrubbing. I will soak all the metal ball joints and such in 99% isopropyl to dissolve any lubricants or build-up, but am unsure if there's a good soaking agent for the plastics and tire rubber

 

[tobyjoe]

Discovered Lemon Pledge for plastics. Works very well. Still no idea if there's a good cleaner for tires that helps keep them from rotting, but Pledge is awesome and my truck smells like a clean floor.

 

[Frank]

I always use Simple Green all purpose cleaner for quick washes. Spray it on, let it sit a few minutes, hose it off. Does a pretty solid job, even on my nitro Truck that gets all grimey. Sometimes takes a couple applications. I'm sure there's better but I'm lazy and it's easy lol.

 

[calabiyau]

Been using this for a long time on my car wheels and tires. Spray on liberally and any dirt and grease just runs off. Going to try it on my Kraton when they get a little dirtier.

Amazing Roll-Off Multi-Purpose Cleaner 32 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSDZTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_N9y0ybPJQ9VCY

I only buy the large bottle since it's pricey and not sure I would buy it if I didn't already have it on hand

Someone else already recommended 303 aerospace protectant for all things plastic and vinyl and it's great too

 

[donp]

I use straight simple green, works great and not expensive. After the final cleaning I use straight simple green with a little WD-40 mixed in lightly mist the whole truck, acts like a repellent on the next run.

 

[firstrctruck]

303 (30306) Marine UV Protectant Spray for Vinyl, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Leather & More – Dust and Dirt Repellant - Non-Toxic, Matte Finish, 32 fl. Oz

 

[CDC45]

I use straight simple green, works great and not expensive. After the final cleaning I use straight simple green with a little WD-40 mixed in lightly mist the whole truck, acts like a repellent on the next run.

What about the Electronics IS IT OK to get it on them?

 

[Reubydoobe]

I found some old fishing rod cleaning fluid and that made my tires look like new.

 

[RC Detail]

XPS to clean.
Plexus to polish. This stuff is awesome. I bought it down the road at the cickle shop