Kraton How should I clean my rc car?

[J_hero6]

How should I clean my rc car?

 

[Arise0185]

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/how-do-you-clean-your-rc.1978/


FYI, the search button in the upper right is your friend IDK what "proper' etiquette is around here, but personally I spend a couple minutes searching for a particular topic before creating a new thread. Seems more efficient than having multiple threads on the same issue.

Maybe more seasoned members have differing opinions, who knows.

 

[King blitz]

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/how-do-you-clean-your-rc.1978/


FYI, the search button in the upper right is your friend IDK what "proper' etiquette is around here, but personally I spend a couple minutes searching for a particular topic before creating a new thread. Seems more efficient than having multiple threads on the same issue.

Maybe more seasoned members have differing opinions, who knows.

I agree

 

[gotnitro]

Isn't there a coupla guys in here that just throw them in the dishwasher?

 

[DMDUK]

I use a Karcher OC3 to ‘gently’ jetwash the car with the help of some MuckOff.
Then I get rid of most of the water with an air compressor.
Let it dry a bit and use some GT85 as a final step.
Seems to keep things clean and dry, ready for the next session.

 

[SrC]

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/how-do-you-clean-your-rc.1978/


FYI, the search button in the upper right is your friend IDK what "proper' etiquette is around here, but personally I spend a couple minutes searching for a particular topic before creating a new thread. Seems more efficient than having multiple threads on the same issue.

Maybe more seasoned members have differing opinions, who knows.

+1
Yeah that tends to be a loaded question. A thousand ways guys feel is best for cleaning them.
Many threads in regards and why you do it a certain way .......only For you to decide.

>> Me personally I don't make them super "out the box clean" in certain areas. And Not because I am lazy. Over cleaning can have its drawbacks. Cleaning in general is important. Done carefully. But also a little dirt hurts nothing at all, except maybe your ego. These are Toy RC Cars. Meant to get dirty.
OP needs to do an AF search

 

[blaster27]

I remove the body, and wheels I blow all the dirt off using a compressor. inside and out. I then spray the chassis and all, with Armor all. and I wipe it clean with a good disposlable micro wipe. . When I am happy, I do it again. I pay attention to the bearings, as well. Do not get the esc wet. After I get it clean, I blow it dry with a compressor. Not saying it right, that's just how I do it.

 

[parcou]

@J_hero6 loaded questions good replied above. The topic goes so many ways. Even RC videos on that get subjective in the comments.

I have an office visible to everyone where my rigs site on shelves, as well as Zoom calls, so I'm a little OCD since they are in view for all those. Me, extra work is cool but not for all for sure, overkill.

 

[blaster27]

@J_hero6 loaded questions good replied above. The topic goes so many ways. Even RC videos on that get subjective in the comments.

I have an office visible to everyone where my rigs site on shelves, as well as Zoom calls, so I'm a little OCD since they are in view for all those. Me, extra work is cool but not for all for sure, overkill.

How do you clean them?

 

[parcou]

How do you clean them?

I use water and simple green. I clean mine almost identical to the AJ Jam video. Not a nutball with the water nor in the electrics. Air dry them with a shop fan really good. Then I silicon everything (no electronics), so no rust, silicon spray bearings, and any moving joints, run it lightly on the bench, then shelf them for show.

I can do all that pretty fast, but not for everyone.

I would NOT recommend water unless you are an OCD person like me. For the average RC'er, I tell them not to.

 

[King blitz]

Question How do you clean a Rc car?
Answer With love.

 

[SrC]

I remove the body, and wheels I blow all the dirt off using a compressor. inside and out. I then spray the chassis and all, with Armor all. and I wipe it clean with a good disposlable micro wipe. . When I am happy, I do it again. I pay attention to the bearings, as well. Do not get the esc wet. After I get it clean, I blow it dry with a compressor. Not saying it right, that's just how I do it.

What works for you , and you know that the ESC and BB's can get trashed easily if all is over cleaned.

 

[rgfast]

water proof ! really means water resistant !
I've cost myself a lot of money with the garden hose over time