Cleaning help!

[E-MAXX Rookie]

I get my E-MAXX 3905 dirt on a regular basis what should I do for cleaning? I like to go through mud, dirt and water, not all at the same time of course! lol. I just have the titan 550 motors and nickel batteries with awd set up..... Any and all cleaning tips are greatly appreciated!!

[chadkillzone]

A little spray of water from the hose, some good blasting with the air compressor. I find silicone spray to help, if you spray a light coating on the truck before hitting the mud. It aids in the clean up process IMO but everyone has a different way?

[minirevobasher]

If it is just terribly muddy, I spray it with the hose and do a good blow off with the air compressor. If it isn't that bad I just use a water bottle then spray it. After that I spray scrubbing bubbles all over the truck and let it set for a couple minutes then use the air compressor again. Parts can rust easy with water left on.

[M n M]

Here's this little thread:

http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...ing-your-Truck

And I copied this from my manual for ya!


After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions
1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to “sling” the water
out. An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the truck
upside down on a flat surface. Apply full throttle so the tires spin and
throw the excess water out of the holes you cut into the tires.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water, such
as from a garden hose. Do NOT use pressure washer or other highpressure
water. Avoid directing water into the bearings, transmission,
differentials, etc.
4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended).
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
5. Remove the wheels from the truck
6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40® or
similar water displacing light oil
7. Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing
the truck in a warm sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil
will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel
or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath.
8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While
unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may
enter the receiver box during wet running. This can cause long-term
problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver. Removing
the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry. This
step can improve the long-term reliability of the receiver. It is not
necessary to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires.

[minirevobasher]

Lol wear goggles using the air compressor. The scribing bubbles makes your truck look brand new

[E-MAXX Rookie]

You guys are awesome! lol. Thank you for thew help!

[minirevobasher]

No problem. that's why we are here