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ST316
02-20-2001, 04:09 AM
I know mainteance is a big thing and should be done.Im new at the 4tec and was wondering what you used to clean off the chassi that wont hurt the belts and electrics.?
rc-bdub
02-20-2001, 09:33 AM
A dry semi-stiff paintbrush, probably get yourself a few sizes from 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches.

Traxxas nitro wash (do not get in on the receiver or ESC). Either take these off or cover them when cleaning.

A rag.

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nick666
02-20-2001, 02:56 PM
An Isoprop. Alcohol based cleaner (Computer cleaner) works for me to get all the grit out of the diff etc. when overhauling. Make sure you lube these parts GOOD when done, though. Also these "cleaning lubricants" like Wynns no 5, CRC, or Q-20 work for mild cleaning and lubes too! To really deep clean, I soak in a citrus degreaser, but that's only once in a while, as you've got to strip the parts to avoid contact with electrics etc...
nick666
02-20-2001, 02:58 PM
Oh, and if you don't want to spend your life cleaning the car, go easy on the lube, and brush it off after EVERY run, like RC BDUB says...
ST316
02-20-2001, 03:06 PM
Allright sounds good thanks for the info.
pooycow
02-21-2001, 08:24 AM
WD-40
ST316
02-21-2001, 03:07 PM
You use WD-40 to clean off your whole car.?
bobby
02-21-2001, 08:59 PM
yea WD-40 is very good for cleaning, plus its a lubricant. good for the bearings, gears, ball diffs,motor, ect...all moving parts. and leaves the car shiny like new!
ST316
02-22-2001, 02:47 AM
And you havent had anyproblems with the plastic drying out and eventually become weaker.
pooycow
02-22-2001, 06:59 AM
nope! i've had no problems at all with the WD-40, is is brilliant, it disolves all the dust, lubricates, and makes your car look really new and clean, it makes the plastic look like new!
ST316
02-22-2001, 03:05 PM
Allright i will give it a try.Thanks for the info.
rc-bdub
02-22-2001, 06:05 PM
Hey Pooycow ( and what the heck does that stand for) If your using wd-40, which does leave a residue to help more dirt or tire debre to stick to, why not try bike chain lubricant(sorry off the top of head I can remember the ingrediant)it has an additive to not let dirt stick to it. I used when I used to ride my road bike heavily and it worked great.

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pooycow
02-23-2001, 05:38 AM
even though dust does stick to the WD-40 it is easyer to wipe the dust off, instead of caking your car in WD-40 use the WD-40 more as a polish, eg spray it onto a rag and clean you car with it, then rub it iff afterwards!
4tec civic
04-28-2001, 12:39 AM
A toothbrush!! It works great. I have a baby size and adult size. I never liked wd 40 that much. It is the worst lubricant for a bicycle chain, contrary to popular belief. It's too greasy and it stinks. And it contains petroleum distilates. Armor All is the ****!! I spray that on 50% of my real car and on every plastic piece on the 4 tec. It saves your plastic from the elements.