A Quick Way To Clean RC Cars After Bashing

#Traxxas #rccars #rc
In this video I show how I clean my RC cars when I am finished running them. Its just a quick and easy way to clean them. Its not a super detailed cleaning. I don't have time for that and I dont really see a reason since I'll just go get them dirty afterwards.
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[@DampActionRC]

Air Compressor “If you don’t have one, get one” *This is the way*

[@slomango7927]

Absolutely the easiest and quickest

[@DoRC]

This is how I clean my trucks but I put them in front a fan after blowing them off. This finishes drying them completely very quickly and prevents things like screw heads from rusting. Been doing it this way for over 10 years and it works great

[@V8chump]

Thanks for the idea man! I use an air compressor for most spots but the fan idea will definitely come in handy for the small amount of moisture left

[@DoRC]

@@V8chump yeah I've been doing it this way for years It works fantastic. I just set the RC up on end and put the fan right up against it. And then rotate the RC after about 10 minutes. In 20 minutes it's bone dry.

[@MotoWandering]

“Removing Traxxas parts with an Arrma tool” is how it should be and how it used to be in this hobby before all of this exclusive proprietary nonsense that tries to lock you in with a single company forever.

[@heyby8764]

never. buy them all

[@jonk967]

Great video, I use bike wash and a rag to clean my RCs, and when they are muddy, water as you did. Bike wash like muc-off is used on carbon fiber bikes, so no risk of damage to plastic or rubber, looks great in the end.

[@alirezaseyfollahi6288]

I like how you bring your car inside to dry. I do the same with my Rustler 4x4. The car feels that it’s been taken care of :)

[@Frank-st7ku]

It also lessens rust since indoors it's usually drier then outside.

[@christophersegura9726]

Thanks for sharing. That's exactly how I cleaned mine before watching this. One tweak - I don't use the hose. I use a spray battle and an old tooth brush. Thanks again!

[@alanwilliamsbackyardrc5904]

yep, good video, I do the same thing with pretty much all my RC's, I just make sure when I spray them with water, I don't drive them for a long period of time so everything is good and dry (electronics). Thanks for sharing!

[@Jr01atlTech]

Thanks for the tips, I enjoy your videos

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@youngcraka8049]

Thanks bro my dad started doing that and I thought he was crazy but then I saw this vid and I felt better lol

[@RoostedFilms]

It's been a long time but I still love your videos. Cheers

[@epictales1307]

I guess some people may worry more than I do over this stuff, but the information you gave out on this was honestly more common sense to me. Again, some people may still want this information I would guess, but people who have been in the hobby for a little bit know what their RC is and isn't able to handle like water vs water pressure for example. For the other people that are learning I am sure this is all very good information though and for the bits and pieces that I watched it seems well done so there is that much going for you on this one.

[@aidancampbell2656]

Love your videos man you deserve more subs

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks! I'm working on it.

[@jamesbrown2933]

Thanks man been waiting on diz video

[@kelpodelpog5395]

Congrats on 14k!

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@steveh8224]

Great channel man, love the content 👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@nicolaemates]

Great. That's how I do it. Compressor is very useful. Also I use an old hair dryer.

[@soulbrother3299]

Good enough!! I use as well a paint brush! Great video..thanks for posting sir!! From Georgia...

[@chrisryder4709]

Everytime I use compressor , then blow it off , then store it in a heated area , get the moisture out before rust finds a home , great video , lots of folks need that info good job ! I brought my Vekta 5 home and it was absuguloooooly covered in mud , that was a compleat breakdown cleaning , I won't be getting it mudded up like that again !! Chassis protector is need for it badly

[@omega_rc]

Ooh great vid brotha! Very informative! 🤙🤙🤙

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

Having fun with your maxx. I got me one too. Same color

[@outsourcedrc]

Awesome! This thing is fun.

[@FeArhsma21]

Man this is what i like to see someone that understands what they are doing with their time. You are spending more time cleaning your RC then driving it and having fun with it there's something wrong. I mean don't get me wrong I would love my X Maxx, My Maxx, My Fireteam, My Outcast, My Big Rock, My Kraton, My Typhon, My Infraction to ALL look NEW after every run, but I don't have nor do I want to spend more time cleaning them then I do having fun with them. If I had only One, then yeah I might be willing to spend more time cleaning them, but that's just not the case. I like to spend my time doing other Hobbies that I really enjoy. Thanks So Much for sharing this. Much Respect my friend and God Bless.

[@videocardzrule354]

I bought my Xmaxx 8S used. It needed a full tear down when I got it, it was pretty dirty. Shocks rebuilt, and installed new bearings throughout the truck. I performed a very detailed cleaning on it disassembling everything. But now, I just avoid water and keep a tooth brush handy after I drive it.

[@robertwren2289]

Everyone has their own way, but I do use water even if I've run them in snow, then I blow them off with compressed air, and set them under a fan blowing on them for a few hours. For me I don't bother with taping the holes, I'm just spraying them off, so water is not going to get in there as if you submerged them. I use very warm water to melt the snow off in my laundry room sink, then use the compressed air. then the fan. The fan really gets any residual water off the electronics.

[@calebshaver4864]

For anyone fact checking him, air compressors are a very handy dandy tool. I'm 12 and I still use my dad's compressor all the time. My older brother has a new (just released today) mini Traxxas crawler, and I clean every, square, centimeter with it. I recommend 👍. nice video btw.

[@FeArhsma21]

I am a Sub now. This video did it for me!

[@robertegan7080]

I do enjoy your channel.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@Ter1000zx10r]

Thanks dude.

[@curtdazzle9416]

Excellent video tutorial man. Thanks for taking the time to upload. Appreciate it and so does my OUTCAST. 💯👍

[@adpmrt06]

Was waiting for this... Thanks!

[@Zeroplanetz]

Use a data vac blower like for PC’s. Comes with different size attachments and is a lot less than buying a compressor if you don’t have one. But blows really strong. Works great. Just plug it in when you want or store it up in a closet out of the way if you have not enough space.

[@johnboy5632]

awesome video man! Makes sense.....it's common sense, lol and yes Compressed air is AWESOME!!! appreciate the video great tips! ]

[@Truth12360]

I just discovered a leaf blower is the best dry clean method so far. I have ruined a reciever using water already and it does rust the screws.

[@markc3571]

In the summer I use an air compressor to get rid of all the dirt, at about 80 or 90 psi, and then I give everything a quick spray with simple green. And then I dry everything off with the air compressor again. It seems to work for me so far.

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

That what I do with my RCs 👌

[@outsourcedrc]

Great minds think alike

[@MRdotMIND]

Nice

[@RUZTY1311]

For an easier and more permanent way to seal the rims, use a waterproof silicon! But make sure you drill holes in the tires themselves like some of the arrma tires that come that way from the factory :)

[@noahkingsbury8334]

Good luck blowing your tires out LOL

[@RUZTY1311]

@@noahkingsbury8334 Tires wont blow out becuase you will drill holes on the outside as I said ;)

[@pulsetheprotogen]

Or just vent ur tires

[@RUZTY1311]

@pulse the protogen I literally said to drill holes in the tires. Which means "vent". Holes = vents 👍

[@oojimmyflip]

I use warm water from the tap and sit the cars next to a warm radiator to dry or on top of it, then once dry I spray all the suspension with something called GT85 made by wd40 which is a ptfe lubricant that disperses water and prevents rust.

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Cool

[@AdamConstantine]

Gotta try simple green crystal foaming spray!!! Foam it. Let sit 1-2min. Blow with air compressor. Spotless and dry!!!

[@SebastianLong]

I use degreaser myself, but my thought process is I'd rather have to regrease/reoil it rather than have grit in the bearings and moving components. That's just me though. There isn't many soaps out there that don't have degreaser solvents, even mild, but do exist. WD-40 before helps if you spray the moving components before spraying them with water.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Wd40 melts rubber. At the minimum its a surface melt, but if left for longer it will eat into them more. That is probably very bad for glue edge of the tires and may be a reasonable why so many people tear tires into bits.

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

*reason

[@miasam9666]

Very informative and straight to the point. Up the saturation of your vids a bit with some text in the thumbnails. RC world is a colorful world!

[@maszkalman3676]

Isopropil alcohol would be a good alternative to clean the rc? I know that will wash away the grease but after re greasing it would be very clean right?

[@Ronnaferd]

Chemicals, ain't nobody got time for that!

[@seanweir7311]

If you want the new look spray it down with silicone spray after its dry.

[@momaaytah6269]

I have effectively the exact same routine as your wet one. If I’m out on a wet day and it’s full of mud and grass then I go for that. After drying I go through all balls, sockets, rods with PTFE lubricant which is fantastic and non-stick. Would be great if you can show people where you apply lubricant after a wet bashing session.

[@outsourcedrc]

I dont. The bearings keep their grease in side them pretty well, And most lube will trap dirt inside open areas that rub together.

[@momaaytah6269]

@@outsourcedrc I agree with lube trapping everything. I went through a few types but now unless something is definitely not exposed to the elements I would always use dry lube. By design it is not sticky, just creates a dry Teflon layer which strips easily relative to lube or grease so I apply it after every wet run usually or a few dry runs. Give it a shot, WD40 Dry PTFE or whatever they call it in the US. It is not the standard WD40 degreaser if you are wondering but proper dry lube.

[@outsourcedrc]

@@momaaytah6269 I saw it yesterday. i'll give it a go

[@aidancampbell2656]

Try using tire shine on you body, plastics, and tires it doesn’t hurt the plastics and gets rid of dirt

[@Alienvisitor007]

I use a dry cloth a tooth brush and an air compressor

[@apexstudio4657]

Wow nice video my friend =)

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@dank9288639]

I use the chemical guys waterless wash in a spray bottle and a detailing brush, then hit it with my handheld air blower. The air blower has more power than air dusters, and more nozzles too

[@latorriesmith123]

Would you mind sharing the type of air blower that you're using?

[@someguy8446]

I've been doing something similar for years. Hit it with a brush, hit it with a hose, hit it with a leaf blower.

[@experiencewithmartin972]

And how have the bearings been ?

[@HoundStuff]

Nice vid, thanks! Do you ever do any silicon spray (or other product) after washing to help remove water from screws and other metals that are not stainless to prevent rusting and that type of thing? Or, do you find that drying in front of the vent is enough to prevent rust? What product, if any, do you use on bearings around the wheels after a wash down like this? Thanks!

[@outsourcedrc]

I dont use anything like that. I find that the grease in the bearings does a pretty good job of preventing water from getting past the seal. Normally I just replace a bearing if it needs work. Traxxas Bearings are really hard to rebuild.

[@HoundStuff]

@@outsourcedrc Thanks for the reply! Sounds good to me. I agree with you, some people love to do the full tear downs and maintenance, but I'll stick with the quick cleaning like you. What a time saver!

[@chrisjames5823]

Blow dryer has been working better than my air compressor latwly

[@larryburns777]

I use a leaf blower 😁

[@Thrillerwiththebeanstalks]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@RacerX7624]

i do something similiar! I have a dog blower thats super high powered to dry my golden after a bath! Works perfectly.

[@Themlpg73]

I think you're spraying water in to the bearings with pressured water like that. Then when you blow pressured air on the water, you can also blast the water in to the bearings. I'd use the air pressure only if it's dry. If you need to use water then just pour it from a tap without that much pressure. Then you can use WD40 to push the water out of places it shouldn't be.

[@heyby8764]

hi Larry . you got a nice friend there

[@Gabe_Colon]

I actually sealed the tires on my hoss with caulk… Could you do a video on sealed tires verses unsealed tires?

[@RUZTY1311]

You mean you caulked the actual plastic rim right and not the tires?

[@Gabe_Colon]

@@RUZTY1311 yes the little hole in the rim

[@outsourcedrc]

maybe one day

[@Ronnaferd]

The tire air hole allows the tire to absorb shock when hitting things and landing. Without that hole the air inside has nowhere to escape from and may put strain on the tire glue, etc. Good to keep in mind 👍

[@Gabe_Colon]

@@Ronnaferd very true. I am not jumping my car much and I am in wet conditions a lot...

[@j.j.rcrawler8051]

👍👍👏👏💪

[@vudaltsov]

I glued the original wheel holes and made holes in tires to allow centrifugal force to take care of the water inside. This approach works fine for me for a year already. Do you think it has any disadvantages?

[@MchooChoo2]

It’s the best way for bashers in my opinion.

[@MchooChoo2]

(If you live in a wet country that is.) If live hot sunny country then no point in venting tyres.

[@BigCheese85]

I cover the body in Muc Off and then let it work for 5 mins then hose. Don't have to rub it.

[@Wicked_customs_cpm]

I live pretty much in a swamp and I own a slash 4x4 VXL W/ TSM what is the best way to get the water out of the tires?

[@outsourcedrc]

Dont get water in them lol. Some people drill holes on the outside in the center of the tread. One hole every quarter. I tried that and didnt get very good results. It caused one of my tires to come apart.

[@jakesmeby3026]

If I'm bored I'll clean my rc fully by taking the shoks out (mini e revo) and use a old tooth brush and clean it all that way, is that a good way to do it?

[@outsourcedrc]

You can do that.

[@V8chump]

We’re the holes covered up before the run that made it this dirty? I’m never sure if I should be worried about dirt and debris getting in them or if I should only tape the holes when it’s gonna get wet

[@RUZTY1311]

It's best to drill holes into the tires themselves, one on opposite sides of the tire, and silicon that hold in the "rim" to permanently keep debris out of the tire/foam

[@outsourcedrc]

No. It its just slightly wet out, I dont bother covering the hole.

[@RagedPanda-df4tv]

What should I do with bearings? Is silicon lube ok to use for screws and bearings that have started to rust?

[@outsourcedrc]

Taxxas bearings done need cleaning. I dont use anything on them. No sprays or anything. They are super hard to rebuild so I just throw them out and get new ones.

[@matthewcornett972]

Did you see the leaked videos about Arrma? 8s roller and a very cool looking 3s that does 60mph

[@outsourcedrc]

nooo... but I am googling it now... Found it. I'll wait and see if it is as brittle as the current one.

[@ReasonRaider]

Keep in mind not all rc cars are waterproof. But they are if you completely dry off the parts when your done (does not apply to electronics)

[@EXTREMERC416]

I do all that and its going to rust brearings and pins unfortunatly. I now use silicone spray on the screws

[@FraserJohnstone1]

So essentially you’re cleaning it with water and using air to dry it, interesting!!! I have always wondered if there was a way to get them clean, or even just get the dirt removed from the vehicle. I’m actually on my tenth car, when they get too dirty I just throw them in the bin. I might try this cleaning thing now though, I threw away my most recent car last week because I went through a puddle and was absolutely covered, and I mean covered in water. So I threw it away and a new one arrived today, I always get a typhoon 6s 👊 it’s been a bit rainy, so this one will only last a few days at most 🚗 I’ll try putting water on it like you did

[@outsourcedrc]

Awesome! I'm so glad I can help!

[@rogueFactor]

Larry!

[@outsourcedrc]

lol

[@AshB911]

You mentioned that you reinforce your bodies, how do you do that?

[@outsourcedrc]

It depends on the body. Some I do dry wall tape an d silicone or shoo goo. some I just do spots that need it with a thick tape.

[@szakalbarnabas87]

I don’t have a compressor at home, the one at the petrol station will be high enough pressure too?

[@outsourcedrc]

I don't know. We dont have them at the Gas Stations where I live, so i dont know what you are talking about. There are some smaller hand held ones that you can get that just blow air. You can check for one of those. Some Vacuums can actually be turned into a blower also.

[@JvD1985]

I always take out the esc nd motor nd then spray the dirt of and dry it with a towel nd with a hairdryer with hot air nd everything is dry after 5minutes. Nd then overnight in my Rc room. No rusty screws anymore!

[@scu-dub]

Nice buddy👍 wish I lived near you I would bash with you man 😁

[@outsourcedrc]

Totally. Where do you live at?

[@scu-dub]

@@outsourcedrc I'm from Chicago buddy

[@scu-dub]

@@outsourcedrc did you ever get those shocks for the erevo bud? I hope they work as good for you as the did for me I love em

[@outsourcedrc]

@@scu-dub I did not. I'll stick with the stock shocks until I need to upgrade them.

[@RA-bw2wp]

Won’t spraying water all over it get in to places and real havoc on metal bits like screws and bearing parts. I have seen RC’s that people use water like that and they wonder why some things are rusting like the metal links for camber and toe. Kevin T had a great video on this and it’s so easy. He uses olive oil and a little solvent with a brush and tooth brush. Takes no time and is better for metal bits.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thats why I blow it off and set it in front of a vent in a low humidity house.

[@RA-bw2wp]

@@outsourcedrc even with blowing it off, it still leaves water in areas the air does not blow through. It’s just not a good idea. The lazy man’s way to clean an RC.

[@theguyinthecomments9543]

Are those electronics stock/original in your Maxx?

[@outsourcedrc]

Yes

[@theguyinthecomments9543]

@@outsourcedrc that's actually really impressive for how much abuse you put it through. Btw your axles in a previous video.. They looked like twizzler sticks 😂 good stuff.

[@maverick4040]

Just took my traxxas out to the beach for the first time and there is sand everywhere. I wish I had an air compressor it would surely make the cleaning easier.

[@John_D2]

pro tip / get you a snap on AT4101 , it blows 10x harder than those cheap ones and it will last a lifetime.

[@MrMetz2112]

Why can’t you just tape the holes in the rims with some gorilla tape and leave it there? Is there an issue with having the holes always taped up?

[@outsourcedrc]

Yes. The pressure inside the tires when they spin really fast creates a vacuum and that can cause issues.

[@nofreerides7033]

Gotta keep them clean...

[@firemyster4707]

what about wd40 speacialist silicone lube? will that destroy my grease?

[@outsourcedrc]

As long as it's not a cleaner it should be fine. Make sure it doesn't break down grease.

[@trygzemke7503]

So the electronics are water resistant?

[@outsourcedrc]

Yes

[@taconinja903]

Which is better, Maxx or Rustler 4x4 vxl?

[@Robin-ti8id]

Maxx way less maintenance has no slipper clutch I hate mine on my slash 4x4 just ordered the center diff

[@thehoultfamily7151]

No I think 100% rustler 4x4 VXL I’ve never broken a part on it and it has taken so many really heavy crashes, plus it’s cheaper

[@ytmatej7222]

Hahaha

[@V8chump]

Maxx for sure, if we’re talking basher it’s the probably best car on the market other than xmaxx. The platform is unnaturally tough

[@thehoultfamily7151]

@@V8chump I mean what else would we it has a higher speed better basher what else is their and you can’t say size because their the same size

[@theirishaxe9405]

That running alcohol will kill your tire glue real quick like

[@danielcross600]

you should the areas with WD40

[@jorgecol18]

I just left mine upside down to dry after sink into the bathtub.

[@Wappie667]

the full car isn't waterproof, the electronics are splash proof that's all.

[@vel0cirapt0r656]

"I don't use any chemicals" -> proceeds to use rubbing alchohol

[@freezedriedicecream]

-> proceeds to use both water and air

[@robertegan7080]

Lol over kill putting the truck next to Larry. Lol

[@jeffmaxwell8790]

I new you were a cat guy 😉. Lol

[@outsourcedrc]

I really want a dog also, but my Wife does not want to deal with a dog

[@Alphabet7]

The xmax and the max look nothing alike the max is so much cooler looks like so badass and stuff

[@BigCheese85]

Treat the crack like the hole 😅

[@killerrock323]

... rc cars are not water proof, they are water resistant. the bearings don't have marine grade grease, and water can get trapped in them and cause then to fail same with the hinge pin. you can force dirt and water in them shorting there life and destroying them

[@PantyDropper1]

Quick ?

[@outsourcedrc]

I know people that take everything apart and clean inside the guards and everything. Its nuts.

[@DashzRight]

I cringe every time I see people spraying water into the car, doesn’t matter if you blow air afterwards water got into the bearings so unless you also spray them after these steps with silicone oil or something that takes care of your bearings I would stay away from water

[@07liftedAV]

I was gonna leave a like and a sub, but I really don't care about that.

[@maxbursell3513]

Your bearings going to die fast if you spray the entire car.

[@outsourcedrc]

Nah. You should see what I have done to my V1 E Revo.

[@jeffreycampbell5801]

It is better to keep your RC car clean like a new car if you don’t wash it it will look like shit I don’t understand someone pays money to be able to have fun but don’t take good care of it a person is very lazy it don’t take very long to do this don’t have time to take care of your RC car is bull shit

[@weldmishref]

No rc is waterproof! It's just a marketing tool. RC's are splash resistant not even proof.

[@epicgorilla8612]

Or clean them the Russian way get 5 gallons of vodka and submerged your rc car 😂

[@epicgorilla8612]

@@GlennC789 dang maybe more vodka?

[@JohnVHRC]

Thats not quick, at all.. haha

[@outsourcedrc]

It is compared to what I have seen others do lol