Driving in the rain

[BulletRCs_NZ]

Do you guys run your RCs when it's wet? I'm heading into my first winter in this hobby and it's finally gotten pretty wet after a very dry start to my Southern Hemisphere winter.

I know the Arrmas are pretty water resistant so actually using on a wet surface doesn't really concern me but if it's raining hard and running through a few puddles is unavoidable should I be concerned?

What do you do after driving in the wet to stop any corrosion or seized bearing etc. Is spraying with CRC or WD-40 to repell the water advised or a no no?

Thanks.

 

[slick2500]

Do the WD-40 before you drive in the rain, just give a nice light coating no need to go overboard, do not spray the bearings and do not spray the electronics.
Make sure to plug the vent holes in your wheels so the wheels do not fill with water, you can also vent the tires so the water can get out.
When you are done driving use an air compressor to get off as much of the water as you can, while blowing off the car try to avoid the bearings as much as possible so you don't blow any water or crud inside the bearings.
After drying give it another light coating of WD-40 let it sit for like 5-10 minutes then wipe it off.

Ideally to run in the wet you would want Stainless steel bearings and stainless steel screws, problem is stainless steel bearings and screws don't have the same strength as the steel counterparts do. But on a 1/10 scale basher they should be okay as long as you use quality stainless steel, ie no RC Screwz, no Rc Raven, no random screws or bearings from China ect.

 

[BulletRCs_NZ]

Thanks, I knew I'd need to get an Air Compressor at some stage. More money...

 

[slick2500]

Thanks, I knew I'd need to get an Air Compressor at some stage. More money...

It's a never ending money pit just like any hobby

 

[#ARRMArcfanboy4life]

I don't like driving in the rain if I have the choice bc any grass clippings get EVERYWHERE

 

[Absolute RC noob]

I've driven mine once in the wet, never again, it's a female dog to clean, female dog to drive plus I got wet driving it

 

[BulletRCs_NZ]

I don't like driving in the rain if I have the choice bc any grass clippings get EVERYWHERE

Pretty sure this is where an air compressor comes in handy.

 

[BulletRCs_NZ]

Excuse the double post but got a quick run in between the downpours and my Vorteks was a blast on the wet tarmac. The AVC really helped keep the car straight without losing to much traction.

 

[dure16]

do not spray the bearings

Why not?

 

[slick2500]

Why not?

WD-40 removes the lube inside the bearings then the wd40 dries up and the bearings won't last long if you try to run them like that.

 

[dure16]

WD-40 removes the lube inside the bearings then the wd40 dries up and the bearings won't last long if you try to run them like that.

Thanks. Does the silicone WD40 cause the same issue or is it okay to use near bearings?

WD-40 Specialist Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant Spray, 11 Ounces (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2D9BT5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2KTHSBKN5T042T68GN7Q

 

[slick2500]

Thanks. Does the silicone WD40 cause the same issue or is it okay to use near bearings?

WD-40 Specialist Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant Spray, 11 Ounces (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2D9BT5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2KTHSBKN5T042T68GN7Q

To be honest Idk.

 

[arrmadillo]

Don't drive in the wet, been there, done that.