How do you clean your RC?

[mrmagoo]

Got my son a Wraith for Christmas and it has rained here since then so now it is muddy. We've done the "trying to clean it with a wet rag deal" but it really needs washed with a hose. So is there anything that shouldn't get wet?

[jacobfreeman]

Originally Posted by mrmagoo

Got my son a Wraith for Christmas and it has rained here since then so now it is muddy. We've done the "trying to clean it with a wet rag deal" but it really needs washed with a hose. So is there anything that shouldn't get wet?

Servo
ESC
RX
battery(depends on what type)
shouldn't get those things wet.

[mrmagoo]

Originally Posted by jacobfreeman

Servo
ESC
RX
battery(depends on what type)
shouldn't get those things wet.

OK, so how do you clean it? Do you take those things off, tape them up????

[AX10wannabe]

i usually spray simple green on the truck, let it sit for a few seconds then blow it off with an air compressor.

[jacobfreeman]

Originally Posted by mrmagoo

OK, so how do you clean it? Do you take those things off, tape them up????

How to Waterproof your SCX10

it's for an SCX10 but should be around the same concept for a wraith.

I usually just wet rag and take the tires off and soap/water them.

[Rook82]

I run all waterproof stuff in my rigs. After muddy runs (almost everyone) I use a sink hose and rinse it off. But I always re oil everything after this. I also pull the axles and trans apart often to check them. But they really have not needed much. I just like to make sure. I put plenty of grease in the axles and trans. I also sealed all of the openings in them. Between this and the good amount of grease they have held up great. No bad bearings as of yet. After the hosing, I oil all bearings with light oil. Then I run it around for a few minutes so it spreads around inside of the bearings. I then let it sit and then just use a rag to wipe off extra oil. I enjoy working on them and do not mind the time to maintain after a run. Almost all of the bearings can get oil in them with out major disassembly. I pull the wheels to get at the outer axle bearings in the knuckles and rear axle. All others are accessible. This is on my SCX10 rigs as I do not have a Wraith. But it should be similar. On the Wraith, diff/axle maintenance should be even easier with the removable diff covers.

[808DA6]

All depends on where I run. Most places, I can let the rig dry and just use a tooth brush or paint brush and brush away the dirt. Works well. Then oil all bearings and you're good. Every 5th or so run, I completely tear down the axles and trans.

-B

[Jeykito]

Originally Posted by 808DA6

All depends on where I run. Most places, I can let the rig dry and just use a tooth brush or paint brush and brush away the dirt. Works well. Then oil all bearings and you're good. Every 5th or so run, I completely tear down the axles and trans.

-B

Ditto!

[Pointman]

Step 1
Simple Green

Step 2
Air hose

Step 3
Drink Beer.....Done

[04sti20]

I've used computer duster and compressed air but to clean mud I've been gentle with water soap, and a small brush. It's time consuming but I'm picky and love having it perfect again. But definitely oil after.

[Mud Puppy]

I run cheap blue-bird servos that are waterproof, and if I cook one now and then they are only $17.

Speed controls are waterproofed with liquid electrical tape.

If my esc is not waterproof then I remove it. Most of mine are.

If there is too much dirt/mud to get at the electronics I want to remove then I use HPI Nitro Cleaner first, them remove them. otherwise I use the Nitro Clean on the electronics after I pull them.

You could just use nitro-clean on the whole thing, but it is not cheap.


After that I spray it with Simple Green and blow it off with an air compressor. if it's really bad I take it to the bath tub (I don't have a laundry tub) and spray then rinse, then blow with air compressor.

I use a "dry film" lubricant wrather than WD-40 as a follow-up.

The only time I use WD-40 is BEFORE a mud run I'll coat the underside and arms so the mud doesn't stick.

[SlowGrynd]

Used Simple Green and air on my nitro stuff for years. Works great..