One of the things I've found works really good is foaming glass cleaner. It grabs all the dirt from the nooks and crannies without having to disassemble anything or use tiny brushes.
that looks brand new, it doesn't need to be cleaned. after 1 hour of my 8 yr old son driving his there wasn't a spot on the truck that didn't have mud on it.
I personally DO NOT recommend WD-40. It is designed to remove oil, grease and rust. If used on the wheel bushings or bearings, it will break down oil (bushings) or grease (bearings) that will cause them to run bone dry, and cause damage. A lot of people think its a lubricant, but its not. If you use it, make sure you apply lubricate on whatever you use it on. I, personally, would like to think that Traxxas Support would know better than that. I've known for 30 years what WD-40 is.
You guys should mention to tape over holes in rims to prevent water from entering into the foam as to not rot the foam . And also unbalance the tires washing tires and rims 😀😀
Yeah, this is actually a major issue, as even a little water will unbalance the tire. And getting that water back out is a real problem unless you remove the tire from the wheel. Some people will leave those holes taped, because they often drive in damp areas, or want to reduce the tire ballooning.
The video, and comments are rather helpful. I just got my first hobby grade car today. It's a Traxxas La Trax Tetan, and so far I am extremely pleased with it.
When i get halfway through the woods by me, i just dunk it in the river a few times to get the mud off😂 probably not the best, but i haven't had any problems
I might be wrong but shouldn’t you rinse the body off first and get most of the debris off first and then scrub it down instead of agitating the dirt and rubbing it all over the body
Do NOT put water anywhere near those tires unless the wheel holes are taped. On my X Maxx I have them taped and the tires vented. And even then I don't bother cleaning them much. Lately I mostly use an air compressor for most cleaning.
Note to traxxas owners: if you spay wd40 on a plastic parts the plastic will absorb the wd40 and make the plastic flex more so the rc car will be more durable. I got the idea from Kevin Talbot
Sand is kryptonite for R/C cars. I never run mine anywhere near the beach for that reason. It's far worse than gravel or dirt. The only real way to get sand out of an R/C car is to strip the entire thing down to individual parts and wash them all thoroughly. If the sand has any salt in it, you may have to replace bearings as well.
I start with a hose down to soften any dried on dirt/debris. Let it sit a couple of minutes. Then hit it with higher pressure, from the tap not a pressure washer, just jet spray from the hose(avoiding fans/motor/reciever/gearbox seams for the most part). Wipe with hand while rinsing to remove anything that remains. Dry with compressed air(avoid spinning up the fans with air). Done. You don't need 20 brushes and cleaners and 3hrs. Just a few minutes and a garden hose and some air. I own an xmaxx with a max 5 esc and leopard 56110 950kv motor.
Simple version: Tape over tire vent holes, hose off the truck (Body off) with a jet nozzle on garden hose, dry out with compressed air, then WD-40 on the bearings if needed. Clean the body separately (If needed) and be sure you have a waterproof truck
its not ruining them, wd40 prevents rust and works as a lubricator cleaner*, its not acid then reapply lubricant later forgot to mention that thnx whoever liked my comment and reminded me
@Name If you read my comment properly you would have understood what I meant, WD40 is used to remove lubricant and reapplying it later. Traxxas does mislead alot, sure. but in this video they didn't do it on purpose, atleast doesn't look like it.
@@talonvaughn6175 i just bought my first slash, and i'm anxious to get it dirty cuz idk if i have the right supplies to clean it. i'm a lil scared to take it apart at all, and idk if the bearings are shielded or open. how do i make sure i don't ruin certain components with wrong cleaning supplies? (mainly cuz i've been seein loads of different opinions.)
I use Meguires Gold Class car shampoo conditioner for all my Rc bodies. And use a Series of brushes with the same soap. Then use compressed air. And microfiber towel. To dry all the parts Last i use a Vinlex on plastic parts.
Do you need to take off any other components to clean the truck besides(body/wheels)? I got a E revo2.0 and I’m trying to clean it but not quit sure how
what grease are you using on the RC box and is if different from the gear grease, ive been using the WD-40 Water Resistant Silicone not the regular on my bearings
I am a bit too scared to soak my Tyre's like that... I just think it would soak the foam inside the Tyre and unbalance it if water gets into the air hole.
I would only use WD-40 is your rubbing it on some metal shafts or something. I mainly use this stuff called CRC Heavy Duty Silicone. It stops rust, waterproofs, and protects. Along with removing squeaks. Otherwise I thought this was a very good video. I'm really liking these types of videos.
2:05 I wouldn’t recommend you hosing down your RC car even if it says “waterproof”. Did this with my maxx and it completely fried my servo as well as my receiver. They were all fully sealed and bolts hand tightened.
luckely i upgraded my slash xmaxx and e revo with stainless steel and around every week or two i put fresh oil everywhere do no problem i have the e revo since it came out i never had to change any gear or bearing
When should I clean my RC? I do not have a Traxxas, but these videos are helpful with my ECX(sorry Traxxas). My ECX AMP is much cheaper than Traxxas vehicles,I wish I got a Traxxas RC but it was too expensive, but anyways, when should I clean my RC? Daily? Once a week? Once a month? I use my RC at least 2 times per 2 weeks. Thank you.
Does anyone else recommend anything else that should be done for cleaning? I'm looking to get a 4x4 Stampede so any other tips and tricks on cleaning would be appreciated.
@@repeatedrl558 it will ruin your truck. Water causes corrosion! Even if you dry the water seeps into bearings, diffs, driveshafts, screws will get rust and be weakened therefore stripping etc.
I put my Summit in the bathtub with the body still attached and give it a shower. Everything under the body I do by hand if it's really dirty. Cleaning an rc car shouldn't be a long process.
Johnovan Dupper so what, I get an rc car to bash and have fun, not to have it be a shelf queen. I don’t care if the thing is 90% rust, as long as I’m having fun I don’t care what condition the rc car is in
Thank you Traxxas. I will take great Care of my new Gal. I will keep her clean and happy. Koodos 👊😎 I do need to learn all this stuff even cleaning care methods. ✌️
Andres Huglee but is waterproof you can wash it as in the video mine is a Stampede 4x4 vxl and my friend has a Stampede 4x4 brushed they're dirty and we did in the video execept we used a bearing oil for skates and I was thinking about not damaging his car but he said is waterproof.
Yea all good but the on/off switch on the esc is not waterproof. Two e revo s and they had the same issue going off and randonly on without touching it.
Traxxas support, could I have some kind of advice on my problem? I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4, and every time I go out and drive it in the street, it gets extremely dirty because of the place I live in, all the grass, mud, small sticks and sand get trapped under the engine and other parts and it's very hard to clean it. I have to shower my car after every run for about 30 mins just to make it clean, because I think that driving a car that is so dirty will make its life shorter as all the dirt gets inside the mechanisms. I have my Slash for about a week and I'm already so tired of all this stuff, plus all the bolts are a bit rusty, even though I use WD-40 after every shower. Should I continue showering it like that or be less worried or anything else?
Sounds like you are doing well with the maintenance. Dry it thoroughly after using water to clean and wipe away any excess WD-40. Electric motor cleaner can be applied to the motor after every 10 runs or so. We would recommend replacing any rusted hardware. See the exploded views for your model: traxxas.com/products/models/electric/68086-3-slash-4x4-tsm?t=support
It being waterproof is pretty self explanatory just spray it with the hose throuoly, hit it with an air compressor throuoly. Some people will say oh your bearings this, gears that, your gonna rot your foams. To which I would say I put tape on the vent holes to keep water out, and when I say "hit it with an air compressor throuoly" I mean THROUOLY. Im pretty religious with my air compressor.
with my nitro i just spray it with degreaser and then air compress it and it works pretty well and looks clean untill i look at it from a different angle
I have run a Honcho for 12 months as a submarine, using only Water Displacement-40 in all the bearings. After I cleaned out all the factory grease. After a full year of running 3S and water with only the WD-40 as bearing lubricant, I will only use WD-40 on my Radio Controlled Vehicles !!! & I have been playing RC Car's since 1976... Different strokes for different folks. . . What seems to work great for some, doesn't always work for others. And rubbing all that nasty around on that lexan body, should be a crime !!! At least rinse it off first ;)
PS: Fish Oil is pretty awesome and will definitely break down the grease in any bearings it's been applied to !!! just remember to keep using it, and also if you apply it before the run. Anything that sticks to the WD-40 will rinse right back off, it's pretty awesome stuff !!! ;}
Using WD-40 and a q-tip, on your rusty screws. Will remove the rust, with the exception of you letting the rust get to far advanced. Alway better to take care of the screws after the Shower and compressed air...
So literally you spend more on cleaning than racing :) I think a quick water/compressor combo will be enough. I've never deep cleaned my Savage for last 10 years and still running.
Yes you can replace the original transmitter and receiver with the TQi radio system. For most 2-channel models (those with only steering and throttle) this is the system you would need: traxxas.com/products/parts/transmitters/6509Rtqitraxxaslink2ch Call us at 1-888-TRAXXAS to ask about the right radio system for your model and ask about the Power Up trade-in program.
WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser Contains a proprietary industrial-strength solvent that quickly breaks down grease In farming we don't use wd40 is it safe for rc. For now I'll use greasers.
A hose will work, but a pressure nozzle can really help when the dirt is caked on. Always be sure the receiver is removed or the receiver box has a proper watertight seal.
Lynne Schantzen You can get a Traxxas Slash 2WD for $190 these days. All you need to buy also is a battery & a battery charger. Hope this helps! I am a newbie to RC this week and bought the Slash I described yesterday! 👍🏻
Very important first read labels on any cleaner or product you apply to your RC it must be safe for plastic!
Lol I learned that when removing tires
@@austinplays546 oof
One of the things I've found works really good is foaming glass cleaner. It grabs all the dirt from the nooks and crannies without having to disassemble anything or use tiny brushes.
Do you have a name or link to this foam please bud
If your truck doesn't get dirty your doing something wrong
that looks brand new, it doesn't need to be cleaned. after 1 hour of my 8 yr old son driving his there wasn't a spot on the truck that didn't have mud on it.
Exactly
Rocky 009 dirty or broke
I literally get my slash 2wd soooo dirty
I get my stampede VXL suuuuuuuuuuuuuper dirty
Rinse the body first before spraying with simple green especially if it is very muddy. This will also help minimalize scratching.
I personally DO NOT recommend WD-40. It is designed to remove oil, grease and rust. If used on the wheel bushings or bearings, it will break down oil (bushings) or grease (bearings) that will cause them to run bone dry, and cause damage. A lot of people think its a lubricant, but its not. If you use it, make sure you apply lubricate on whatever you use it on. I, personally, would like to think that Traxxas Support would know better than that. I've known for 30 years what WD-40 is.
they're not using it to lubricate the bearings. the point here is to displace water away from the bearings so they won't rust and lock up.
Make sure you have some good bearing oil however.
Daryl Sullivan wd40 isnt good for rubber
i use 3 in 1 in a thin layer for bearings and gear mesh only wd for screws
Daryl Sullivan thanks for letting me know because I was about to put it on my 2wd slash today what should I use instead?
You guys should mention to tape over holes in rims to prevent water from entering into the foam as to not rot the foam . And also unbalance the tires washing tires and rims 😀😀
Shaun Ewing thanks for the tip!
What do you mean unbalance the tires washing tires and rims?
Yeah, this is actually a major issue, as even a little water will unbalance the tire. And getting that water back out is a real problem unless you remove the tire from the wheel. Some people will leave those holes taped, because they often drive in damp areas, or want to reduce the tire ballooning.
@@gerryglauser2394 I couldn't agree more, I didn't realise the affect until I drive my kraton once in water and blew a tyre.
Too late for me :(
The video, and comments are rather helpful. I just got my first hobby grade car today. It's a Traxxas La Trax Tetan, and so far I am extremely pleased with it.
You will be so impressed when you finally get an extreme basher like the Maxx
When i get halfway through the woods by me, i just dunk it in the river a few times to get the mud off😂 probably not the best, but i haven't had any problems
Atta boy😂
Gonna need some new bearings soon lol
Throw it in the dish washer 😂
@@joshtow2544 LOL put 2 packets while your at it
I might be wrong but shouldn’t you rinse the body off first and get most of the debris off first and then scrub it down instead of agitating the dirt and rubbing it all over the body
Do NOT put water anywhere near those tires unless the wheel holes are taped. On my X Maxx I have them taped and the tires vented. And even then I don't bother cleaning them much. Lately I mostly use an air compressor for most cleaning.
Note to traxxas owners: if you spay wd40 on a plastic parts the plastic will absorb the wd40 and make the plastic flex more so the rc car will be more durable.
I got the idea from Kevin Talbot
I did this like 6times with rustler after sand in Florida I’m still finding sand from 4 years ago
Oof lol, I guess it’s time for a full rebuild
Sand is kryptonite for R/C cars. I never run mine anywhere near the beach for that reason. It's far worse than gravel or dirt. The only real way to get sand out of an R/C car is to strip the entire thing down to individual parts and wash them all thoroughly. If the sand has any salt in it, you may have to replace bearings as well.
@@michaelramsey82 your absolutely right. It is seriously not a good idea to run in sand
@@BigWarningSign pff its fun im doing it anyway I like yo rebuild my maxx
@@stickyl3163 lol because you’re not gonna be able to work on a Max any other way because they don’t break 😆
0:37 that lipo is puffed a little
Lol
Good eye
they just look like that
Issac17 sure is 😹
its a traxxas battery so thats why
I start with a hose down to soften any dried on dirt/debris. Let it sit a couple of minutes. Then hit it with higher pressure, from the tap not a pressure washer, just jet spray from the hose(avoiding fans/motor/reciever/gearbox seams for the most part). Wipe with hand while rinsing to remove anything that remains. Dry with compressed air(avoid spinning up the fans with air). Done. You don't need 20 brushes and cleaners and 3hrs. Just a few minutes and a garden hose and some air. I own an xmaxx with a max 5 esc and leopard 56110 950kv motor.
Simple version: Tape over tire vent holes, hose off the truck (Body off) with a jet nozzle on garden hose, dry out with compressed air, then WD-40 on the bearings if needed. Clean the body separately (If needed) and be sure you have a waterproof truck
So Traxxas recommends ruining the bearings by using WD40?
its not ruining them, wd40 prevents rust and works as a lubricator cleaner*, its not acid
then reapply lubricant later
forgot to mention that
thnx whoever liked my comment and reminded me
@Name If you read my comment properly you would have understood what I meant, WD40 is used to remove lubricant and reapplying it later.
Traxxas does mislead alot, sure. but in this video they didn't do it on purpose, atleast doesn't look like it.
@Name I have used wd-40 lithium grease for two years to grease my suspension and reduce friction. has never given me any of those problems
That's why you use lanolin
I cringed as they scrubbed the dirt on that body.
frank921rivera same lmao just drige it with water i take a bath with mine lol jk
frank921rivera the body is painters from the inside anyways and doesn't matter.
C & S Investors LLC still no need to scratch the lexan unnecessarily
frank921rivera me too
howd you cringe
So satisfying.
I prefer to use the dishwasher to clean my RC...is that wrong?
Yes, unless you take the proper precautions
"Use a brush on the body..."??? Why not use sandpaper instead🙄 WD40 on bearings = repeat customers
Exactly, and they didn't mention to cover the holes in the wheels when washing them.
@@talonvaughn6175 i just bought my first slash, and i'm anxious to get it dirty cuz idk if i have the right supplies to clean it. i'm a lil scared to take it apart at all, and idk if the bearings are shielded or open. how do i make sure i don't ruin certain components with wrong cleaning supplies? (mainly cuz i've been seein loads of different opinions.)
Guylum Alfaro don’t get it wet
How about you make this video
I ssuurree you would do a better job
i almost crapped myself when it suddenly switched to a shot of the maxx being sprayed with water.
i dont even drive my slash near water.
Thanks for letting me know. Now I know what to do when mine gets dirty! :) 👍🏻
Wd-40 will ruin your bearings
can confirm :(
Ya WD-40 is not a lubricant in fact it’s the exact opposite it’s to keep moisture away.
then what would you use?
Jake mo 94
Jake or CRC
I use Meguires Gold Class car shampoo conditioner for all my Rc bodies. And use a Series of brushes with the same soap. Then use compressed air. And microfiber towel. To dry all the parts Last i use a Vinlex on plastic parts.
Do you need to take off any other components to clean the truck besides(body/wheels)? I got a E revo2.0 and I’m trying to clean it but not quit sure how
What do you do when you get water in the tires Traxxas I want to know what you guys say
They made a small video on it. They say if necessary poke holes in the rubber and squeeze it out.
I take my Erevo 2.0 vxl all apart to clean and it does the same the same thing
what grease are you using on the RC box and is if different from the gear grease, ive been using the WD-40 Water Resistant Silicone not the regular on my bearings
I am a bit too scared to soak my Tyre's like that... I just think it would soak the foam inside the Tyre and unbalance it if water gets into the air hole.
I would only use WD-40 is your rubbing it on some metal shafts or something. I mainly use this stuff called CRC Heavy Duty Silicone. It stops rust, waterproofs, and protects. Along with removing squeaks. Otherwise I thought this was a very good video. I'm really liking these types of videos.
I used to work at a machine shop. We threw the WD out and started using just the CRC you mentioned above in its place on everything
Rusted all the screws on my Xmaxx.. screw puller wont pull screws out.
Any ideas??
wd40 helps remove rust on a scale just enough to pull screws out
What electric motor cleaning spray would you recommend for my Traxxas 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor? It uses a Titan 12T Motor.
Thanks! I used this method on a non-Traxxas vehicle. Looks good as new!
Is it safe
2:05 I wouldn’t recommend you hosing down your RC car even if it says “waterproof”. Did this with my maxx and it completely fried my servo as well as my receiver. They were all fully sealed and bolts hand tightened.
luckely i upgraded my slash xmaxx and e revo with stainless steel and around every week or two i put fresh oil everywhere do no problem i have the e revo since it came out i never had to change any gear or bearing
Was sliding on wet concrete with my new slash, should I be concerned I just wiped it a bit with a napkin and didn’t dry sockets and engine?
When should I clean my RC? I do not have a Traxxas, but these videos are helpful with my ECX(sorry Traxxas). My ECX AMP is much cheaper than Traxxas vehicles,I wish I got a Traxxas RC but it was too expensive, but anyways, when should I clean my RC? Daily? Once a week? Once a month? I use my RC at least 2 times per 2 weeks. Thank you.
Just a quick question. Why would you clean it daily if you use it 2 times in 2 weeks? Does it get dusty from sitting in a place? xD Just curious...
i just hose it off and let it dry
Does it work?
@@BigMvK it will die in rust
Does anyone else recommend anything else that should be done for cleaning? I'm looking to get a 4x4 Stampede so any other tips and tricks on cleaning would be appreciated.
Yea Waterhose and Air Compressor is Good for Me
TBH I just go out side and use the hose 🤷♂️
Same
@@repeatedrl558 it will ruin your truck. Water causes corrosion! Even if you dry the water seeps into bearings, diffs, driveshafts, screws will get rust and be weakened therefore stripping etc.
I put my Summit in the bathtub with the body still attached and give it a shower. Everything under the body I do by hand if it's really dirty. Cleaning an rc car shouldn't be a long process.
Johnovan Dupper so what, I get an rc car to bash and have fun, not to have it be a shelf queen. I don’t care if the thing is 90% rust, as long as I’m having fun I don’t care what condition the rc car is in
@@modelrc9500 sure bro, but it wouldnt last very long. I dont even wash my rc cars. I just make sure the drivetrain is clean and things move freely.
I would rinse it off or blow off the dirt before scrubbing.
i hang mine in a tree from a hook and spray it with the hose let it dry then oil the screw to prevent rust
Can you guys do a video for how to clean a Nitro Traxxas? Like the Slash for example?
Thank you Traxxas. I will take great Care of my new Gal. I will keep her clean and happy.
Koodos 👊😎
I do need to learn all this stuff even cleaning care methods. ✌️
I have Traxxas Slash 1:16 4x4. I following this steps and i clean it !
Katka Jakubekova Good job
Can someone tell the diametre of a tire in xmax 8s🤔🤔
Even if my car doesn't get very dirty, should i still take off the wheels sometimes to lubricate and clean that area, or is it not necessary
Yes you oil your car sometimes
My E-revo is not a brushless edition how do I clean it you should make a video about that !!
Andres Huglee but is waterproof you can wash it as in the video mine is a Stampede 4x4 vxl and my friend has a Stampede 4x4 brushed they're dirty and we did in the video execept we used a bearing oil for skates and I was thinking about not damaging his car but he said is waterproof.
Andres Huglee clean the same way they tell you to dumb dumb
Take out the ESC
hi,
this method can also be used on traxxas slash 2wd?
Well, it’s a bloody Rc car isn’t it.
will water not damage the bearings? i mean rust?
Whats that compressor? Battery ine?
Yea all good but the on/off switch on the esc is not waterproof. Two e revo s and they had the same issue going off and randonly on without touching it.
Maxx/Xmaxx seem like 2 of the most durable rc you can buy.
Tape off the breading holes inn the wheels so you dont get to much water inn and destroy tires and foams
Or you could just rinse it using the hoses of if its dry use a air compressor
Is it me or did that lipo in the Rustler look puffed up?
Yes
Traxxas support, could I have some kind of advice on my problem? I have a Traxxas Slash 4x4, and every time I go out and drive it in the street, it gets extremely dirty because of the place I live in, all the grass, mud, small sticks and sand get trapped under the engine and other parts and it's very hard to clean it. I have to shower my car after every run for about 30 mins just to make it clean, because I think that driving a car that is so dirty will make its life shorter as all the dirt gets inside the mechanisms. I have my Slash for about a week and I'm already so tired of all this stuff, plus all the bolts are a bit rusty, even though I use WD-40 after every shower. Should I continue showering it like that or be less worried or anything else?
Sounds like you are doing well with the maintenance. Dry it thoroughly after using water to clean and wipe away any excess WD-40. Electric motor cleaner can be applied to the motor after every 10 runs or so. We would recommend replacing any rusted hardware. See the exploded views for your model:
traxxas.com/products/models/electric/68086-3-slash-4x4-tsm?t=support
Thank you!
The xmaxx in this video before they started cleaning it is already cleaner then my rc's when they are clean🤣
yeah for real. mines covered in a thick layer of dust
Thanks traxxas ;)
I tryed that whith my traxas trx4 and it got LOTS of rust!!!!!!!!!!
@@parvejar8733 you got well water or city water?
It being waterproof is pretty self explanatory just spray it with the hose throuoly, hit it with an air compressor throuoly. Some people will say oh your bearings this, gears that, your gonna rot your foams. To which I would say I put tape on the vent holes to keep water out, and when I say "hit it with an air compressor throuoly" I mean THROUOLY. Im pretty religious with my air compressor.
Sounds like you and your air compressor really get iton. That's hot.
@joshlink2129 I spelt "thoroughly" wrong four times, some times I'm an idiot
WTF @ 3:20 spraying the body with cleaner and brushing it when it has loose mud all over it. Considered hosing it off first??
Can i wash XMaxx with Karcher?
I have to 4000mah Lipo battery, is it only spose to last 15-20 min?
That's what my 6700 lasts on my xmaxx
Can You guys at Traxxas give us a video on nitro cleaning.
Won’t water mess up bearings
You forgot to add about replacing 8 bearings after such a ride. Or at least 4 hours cleaning and re-lubricating them.
is all of the slash 1/16's components waterproof?
As long as the receiver box is properly sealed then the vehicle is waterproof! However, do not allow the transmitter to get wet
with my nitro i just spray it with degreaser and then air compress it and it works pretty well and looks clean untill i look at it from a different angle
is using a hose bad for the servo and electonics?
How do i clean the driveshaft, axles, and shocks?
Take it apart and clean each part separately :)
can i clean my traxxas slash 2wd brushed with water
Yes all the tips in this video are applicable to the Slash. Thanks!
Traxxas Support tank you
Traxxas Support my car and motor can't get damaged then?
Ronald van der Veen no
Does it matter if the screw or ball joints get a little rusty?
If there getting rusty your doing something wrong.
@@jake4194 thanks I put some penetrating oil on and it is seeming to help
i thought the battery cable wasnt water proof unless it was connected so that it had a seal
I have run a Honcho for 12 months as a submarine, using only Water Displacement-40 in all the bearings. After I cleaned out all the factory grease. After a full year of running 3S and water with only the WD-40 as bearing lubricant, I will only use WD-40 on my Radio Controlled Vehicles !!! & I have been playing RC Car's since 1976... Different strokes for different folks. . . What seems to work great for some, doesn't always work for others. And rubbing all that nasty around on that lexan body, should be a crime !!! At least rinse it off first ;)
PS: Fish Oil is pretty awesome and will definitely break down the grease in any bearings it's been applied to !!! just remember to keep using it, and also if you apply it before the run. Anything that sticks to the WD-40 will rinse right back off, it's pretty awesome stuff !!! ;}
Using WD-40 and a q-tip, on your rusty screws. Will remove the rust, with the exception of you letting the rust get to far advanced. Alway better to take care of the screws after the Shower and compressed air...
So literally you spend more on cleaning than racing :) I think a quick water/compressor combo will be enough. I've never deep cleaned my Savage for last 10 years and still running.
Is dasty do far good?
They tell us to use WD-40 so we DO ruin our bearings so we buy more.
STONKS
Yep
And do remember to always buy official traxxas bearings and not a cheaper brand. Like Fast Eddie's, Jims bearings, Avid or Boca...
@@situationunchanged9733 hope your sacarstic
@@DaanRacer when I read it back, it doesn't sound like I intended lol. Meant to be a dig at traxxas pricing structure...
@@situationunchanged9733 k
what do you do about a on board audio body though?
I remove it and just use a tiny bit of water on a cloth and wipe it down
Its a great tip by TRAXXAS...... Addicted to your work.....
So isn’t wd-40 a degreaser?
Traxxas is it possible to add the traxxas tqi system to tq cars
Yes you can replace the original transmitter and receiver with the TQi radio system. For most 2-channel models (those with only steering and throttle) this is the system you would need:
traxxas.com/products/parts/transmitters/6509Rtqitraxxaslink2ch
Call us at 1-888-TRAXXAS to ask about the right radio system for your model and ask about the Power Up trade-in program.
WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser
Contains a proprietary industrial-strength solvent that quickly breaks down grease
In farming we don't use wd40 is it safe for rc. For now I'll use greasers.
I just play on dry trails don't have to worry cleaning. If I do just some brushing.
The bearings and the tirefoams will be very happy 😆 wd 40 is not a oil its a oil cleaner
Exactly
I've actually used wd40 to wash other oils and greases from my hands 🤣
Fun fact: 90% of the time, water damaged RC electronics can be saved with a quick blast of WD-40. (At least in my experience)
I just re-wet the component in question with a high percentage alcohol and hit it with compressed air. Usually works.
yes that is true, water got into my receiverbox and the receiver stopped working.
blasted it with wd40 and wiped it off. this saved me 50$
Idk I haven’t tried rice yet lol
Anyone knows where I can find that Husky Compressor?
KingAries I’m waiting on that answer as well
@@KuntryBoyCitySlick Yeah I know right
How to clean a Traxxas vehicle: Clean it
I wonder how to clean the udr properly 😅
What about my motor man how do i clean that
Nice cleaning Man
won't a hose work ??
A hose will work, but a pressure nozzle can really help when the dirt is caked on. Always be sure the receiver is removed or the receiver box has a proper watertight seal.
Micro fiber cloth to prevent scratches on the body, shortly after it cartwheels 17 times at 50 Mph lol
My slash ultimate rolled over 10 times like crazy, looked like lightning McQueen crashing
What was the second car?
Oh x maxx
Yea dont use WD40 like they show...its a degreaser,not what you want right where you dont want it
What is the cheapest traxxis slash
Lynne Schantzen You can get a Traxxas Slash 2WD for $190 these days. All you need to buy also is a battery & a battery charger. Hope this helps! I am a newbie to RC this week and bought the Slash I described yesterday! 👍🏻
+traxxas support can you make a video how to remove the fan from ESC?
What do i do if there is wet cement caked on mine? 😅😂
Idk the last time I have cleaned my 1-10th Traxxas erevo brushless edition
My Stampede 4x4 brushless looks just as good as the day I bought it... sometimes haha
Can I keep my motor in?
Ryan Santana yes