How To Clean The World’s Dirtiest RC Car!

[@FarmerFpv]

I used Corrosion X wet/dry formula on all my electronics and connectors. You can spray it straight into your reliever as it's not conductive. It will leave a waterproof barrier over the electronics. It's great for the metal parts and bearings preventing them from rusting. It will last up to 5 washes before you need to apply again. Especially if you're using a degreaser.

[@unixicanediz]

What I do (it’s fairly simple and effective) is obviously spray it with water, than use air pressure, and when most of the water is off, I use a hair dryer on 60-70 percent heat (or like 2/3rds the way to max) and heat the chassis/electronics, makes everything bone dry, most likely will do the wd-40 trick you told, (you really don’t need those cleaning products honestly)

[@midwestern_rc]

Love my Cow RC products! Make the job so simple as efficient!

[@simbanugz2906]

Took me forever to figure out why my bearing kept going out. I used to use a power washer with degreaser. Took me several months to figure out it was the cause of all my bearing issues. I think im gonna go by some detail brushes like in your video. Great Video as always I made my 6 year old daughter watch with me. So she can see how to Clean her senton 4x4

[@keithbellair9508]

Duh

[@CCxRC]

Great Job. very thorough!

[@shaunescarlett.1]

Great video mate, Air compressors are brilliant for the hobby & a must if monies allow, wouldn’t be without mine !

[@sakfpv8444]

It's nice living in florida, we don't have "dirt" lol. I have an arrma 3s typhon, and all I do is set the hose to the "shower" setting and the sand just falls off. I spray a little silicone lube into the pivot points, and sliding driveshafts, not the bearings or electronics and thats been amazing for me. The plastic on plastic friction points (pivot ball/rod ends) do get chewed up quickly from the sand, but they're super cheap, and I'm a basher. If the rods are a little loose...eh.

[@Competitionx]

Great vid, as usual. Since you made it look so easy, I'm sending all my cars your way. Thanks in advance.

[@rcdriver]

There’s no help for your cars. 😄

[@lineslinger85]

Awesome video. Helped me out alot 😎👌

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Like button energized. RC maintenance video great idea Greg. Maybe a new series. Cheers

[@FoxRacingGaming]

The last guy i watched, took all the electronics out to avoid accidental damage, and yet you didnt, and yours's actually looks 10 times cleaner XD. Question, what are your thoughts on a little dab of marine grease in each gear? Im just worried about rusting out parts on my truck cause im new to the hobby. Great video btw.

[@zaqkenny6845]

Tenthumbs up my dude. That was very, very well-thought-out. I really appreciate that video just washed up the sledge!!!!

[@illic0]

Very cool tuto

[@V8chump]

I also like to put my RC in front of a large box fan to get rid of any residual moisture stuck in screw heads or in little nooks, really really helps prevent rusting

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Thank you for the tips!! 👍✌️

[@andyb9994]

Great vid...👍👍💯

[@heffe17]

Good tips for a new driver

[@rcjono]

Always love it dirty for months then a good clean, so satisfying 👌👌👌

[@rcdriver]

So true lol

[@bongofury3176]

that...or don't run in mud...good detailed description. thanks

[@JUMBOs-RC]

huggies wipes work good too

[@Masiviro_RC]

wow amazing ! 👌👍💪 from indonesia 🇲🇨

[@michaeldorich4485]

Great video and very practical, thanks. I have heard good things about the Cow RC products. I have heard that some people will spray their cars down with WD40 before going for a run and less dirt and grime stick to the cars. I have never tried it.

[@FarmerFpv]

WD40 also softens the plastic preventing it from becoming brittle and breaking. WD40 Silicone spray is the same as COW RC Moo Slick. It's a silicone spray. The difference is COW RC dries quicker and leaves less residue. The dirt just flies right off. Amain Hobbies has their Protek RC version. PB Blaster is also the same but takes longer to dry.

[@Aro800]

I just spray with simple green first let it soak in , adgetate any dir then blow it off. Done.

[@evanwillard2811]

Hello great video question can i use alternatives for cleaners or just the specified cleaner?

[@zachyurkus]

Good process. Don’t forget to remove, clean, and grease your hinge pins if you have any squeaky-squeaks when compressing the suspension.

[@Harvz78]

The degreaser can seep in to the bearing, and it will desolve the grease in the bearing?

[@redndeyes]

As always good explanation. Maybe we'll see lest fb post on how to clean an rc. Lmao. Who am I kidding.

[@rcdriver]

Just copy/ paste this video link to the FB posts 😂🤣😂

[@redvikinghobbies]

Happy you're not pushing that simply green again, that video hurt. And there's probably a few that saw it and are like "But I saw Greg do it!" 😆

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Please elaborate as I am not in-the-know regarding Simple Green. I’ve had good results using it. Thanks in advance.

[@redvikinghobbies]

@pwrofgrayskull Sure, put simply, no pun intended, Simple Green is a degreaser. A concentrated degreaser. Everything lubricated on your rig will dry up with its use. Take an engine bay on a regular car. Oil everywhere. Simple green will strip it right off. Make it look brand new. However, on our rc cars the Simple green concentrate is so powerful on non-stainless parts it will strip their coating off and cause oxidation to speed up. That's why they sell things like Fast Eddie's bearings and stainless hardware for our rigs separately. Simple green just speeds up the process. My first encounter was when after cleaning a Carisma SCA-1 Coyote. A few days after the truck was rusty. I couldn't figure out what happened. Then I used it on a 6s Kraton. Same thing. 3 days and it was showing rust on the screws. So I contacted a bunch of people about it and they all said the same thing. It'll clean far beyond your average rc cleaning job. But I wasn't convinced. So I took a WLtoys 144001 and cleaned it with Simple green and cleaned the other with Simple green but blew it out and gave it the wd40 treatment and let them both sit a week. Holy smoke! There was literally rust forming on the one with only Simple green on the motor. Which means in turn inside the motor as well. The other I hit again with WD40 just to wet it up (it had gotten sticky) blew it off and the car was perfect. Some SC1 on the shell and looked brand new. About 3 months later, after the Toyota Supra from Traxxas came out I saw one for sale on FB. The guy said "Ran Once" but every screw was rusty. Now I happen to have that car. And it's run more than once and is mint. So I said, "Sorry, not interested in the car, but did you clean it with Simple green?" He said "Yeah, how'd you know?" So I told him. He hit it with WD40 and it looked good as new. This isn't a wd40 plug, there are dry lubricants that are better, but sure enough. Saved the car and he was able to sell it. If the car is primarily stainless with sealed bearings and you don't use it on your electronics you can use it in certain areas. But people have been foaming their cars, that should last decades, and ruining it with this method. If you investigate the product outside of our rc world you'll see a lot of people dilute it and recommend always regreasing or lubricating areas where it degreased something requiring lubrication. Thanks for the ask! Take care!

[@darrellgThe704]

Out of curiosity???? Which servo are you using in your Maxx? I don’t want to use Traxxas servos. Perfect parts is what was recommended.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Thanks for your input on this matter! An air compressor is really an awesome tool when cleaning a RC. 👌 Meanwhile... Isn't the standard WD40 kinda bad for plastics and rubber? I use GT85 because of that and the PTFE component... :p

[@rcdriver]

I’ve been using the method and products for years. Learned it from pro/ national championship winning RC drivers. No issues.

[@johnfaustus1]

WD40 (the primary ingredients are a light kerosene-analog and mineral oil) is _mostly_ fine to use. 1. Almost all 'rubber' you will encounter is unaffected by WD40. 2. Regarding 'plastics', you can largely break them down into 2 groups: A) Crystalline: Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyester (all types), Nylon B) Amorphous: Polycarbonate, Styrenics (including Polystrene and ABS), PVC A is unaffected. B is a big no-no - the petroleum will 'melt' the plastic.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Thanks for your inputs! 🙏

[@OscarTho]

Hey i have a problem Can you try to teach me how to do it, it is because my steering in front er broke, when I turn left wheel to the forward the right wheel turns back, can you do a tutorial on it?

[@sandycraven]

It helps if you replace the original screws with stainless steel ones so not to deal with rusty ones causing you problems in the future along with taping up the tire breather holes to prevent water in your tires between driving through water or cleaning your car with a hose .

[@Pauly_______]

I use Tuff Stuff foaming spray on everything and shop vac it off. Useful when your in the house. Wd 40 after and rag wipe 👍

[@Albertotron]

What tool did you use for cutting vent holes on the tires? Looks like a good tool to have in the toolbox

[@zeisslersrccars9696]

I have the tool too but don't know whats it's called in English. here in Denmark its name is hultang 🇩🇰

[@zachyurkus]

If I’m not mistaken that was a leather punch.

[@MrDngrsdave]

It's a belt hole punch by the looks of it

[@rcdriver]

Leather Punch

[@yurdsdanlog]

Great video! Learned a lot on how to properly clean an RC car. Would the same method apply to a Super Rock Rey? Thanks again!

[@rcdriver]

It’s the method I use for extremely dirty cars. I use just a brush and air compressor for light cleaning. Just keep the same warnings in mind for the Rey.

[@B4life23B]

I’m curious what brand is that High pressure handle?

[@rcdriver]

Silvent is brand name on it.

[@chriscottell6854]

Is the sir compresser loud, as I live in a block of flats?

[@chipdouglas2430]

Whats good psi to use?

[@phoenixmg-kn7eh]

Hey, I got an Arrma Senton and there is sand in my esc fan how can i remove that, of prevent it next time?

[@jimcurt99]

Great video- but I will never EVER drive my trucks in water or mud- did it once, it was fun- but more harm than good

[@oestv983]

Also dawn dish soap and an old tooth brush with hot water works about the same as all of that stuff

[@MrDngrsdave]

If my typhon gets really dirty and I need to use water to clean it, I remove the motor and reciever box just as a peace of mind kinda thing. But I prefer to not use water at all to clean my car because I find the impurities in the water start to rust metal parts and it feels like it takes longer to clean my car then just using brushes and compressed air.

[@samuelzimmerman2062]

I'd like to see this guy clean some good ol flaming gorge glue mud off one of those.

[@kingtrimmer]

I picked up a cheap water pick it is like a 10th scale power washer

[@johnfaustus1]

All this talk about 'wooder' makes we want to visit Philly or NJ.

[@MangoJim90]

I think thats why I sold all my RCs with this type of suspension and moved to solid axles cars. A little less hustle around when its gets to washing them👍😊

[@JvD1985]

The best way to start is to NOT let it dry.. Mud holds moisture longer. Just clean it right away after bashing with clean water nd dry it with a towel nd after that a hairdryer on the bearings, screws etc. After that its dry for 99% and only then put it on a shelve. I do this for more then 12years nd all my Rc's are clean. Benefit is that your desk stays clean after working on it. Also its better nd more enjoyable to work on a clean car then 1 that is covered with dirt

[@OffroadTakeover8]

Simple Green is the king and cheaper

[@Cooldibs]

You also want to take apart the motor if possible. Rust forms very quickly inside and can ruin your motor.

[@EthanCmsrc108]

I use simple green,scrub brush,wd40,garden hose.

[@arcaderacer586]

i just stevie wonder hit a few licks with a shop rag and some purple power degreaser LOL

[@myron1045]

I spray mine with simply green foam. Let it sit 5 or 10 mine depending on how dirty it is then rinse off. Dry it thoroughly with my blower for my yard then i try and hit my screws w a shot of wd40

[@godlike1shot626]

can i clean like this stock sledge is everything waterproof if anyone knows

[@--emt]

Maybe you could put a piece of tinfoil over the battery adapter plug and other electronics that might get wet ,then use a wipe for those parts ?

[@brentivy143]

I did the same thing with my maxx and got 3 flashing red lights on my esc

[@patrickkelly9721]

"WD" in WD40 stands for Water Displacement. Perfect for your usr

[@CoachD386]

👍🏾💯

[@driftx2]

I use a pressure washer on mine. Make sure it has a rating of 2000 psi or more.

[@jayputters615]

You need a stainless steel screw kit you got rusty screws everywhere and thats why i never use water i use certain cleaners n compressed air usually i never even need brushes i dont scrub on my cars i just make sure theres no dirt on all major moving parts everything else dont matter another all chemical cleaners can degrease so i try to use very little and just wipe every thing really good with a dry rag and then leave it i dont use wd40 on anything it penetrates everything so i steer clear of that completely

[@Coyote.five.0]

if you dont dry the water on the ecs or the motor and you get it up to working operating temperatures, water will 100% find its way to the inside of the case and inside of the ecs, im not 100% sure im 100000000000% sure physics is a wonderful thing.

[@tobydyes]

You do know the fan is not waterproof on the ESC not many of them are

[@jguillermoii]

I use a dog hair dryer with heater to dry my rc trucks after a bath.

[@scottdeeter6164]

My wife hates it, but I just throw mine in the dishwasher

[@Brayrfd1192]

That's one way 😂😂 you're giving me ideas do you do it with the body on or off

[@scottdeeter6164]

@@Brayrfd1192 body on the top shelf chassis on the bottom

[@keithbellair9508]

Aren’t you worried the wd-40 will eat up the plastic?

[@Nerf-Or-Nothing-z9o]

How do you get that poor max that dirty?

[@rcdriver]

Ran it in mud… while it was raining 😊

[@douglaselliott8298]

Mud/water and electricity DO NOT MIX(just ask the US Navy about their all-electric ship). Thankfully I grew out of playing in puddles and mud at age 6. These beliefs and practices make 'cleaning' my RCs a dynamic of ownership pride rather than mechanical necessity. A great tutorial however, because it seems I am in a minority.

[@kayer82]

Wooder

[@bowins7895]

What b.s. those towels are stock hand cleaner towels. Save your money

[@raczzzz-2]

I thought mines was dirty 😮

[@allmightygreat1892]

Dollar store $1.25 degreaser and wd40

[@fordshelby201111]

too much.bla.bla.bla.bla

[@44punisherable]

Lol he called it a car. These products are just a gimmick in the RC scene. They cost way more except the wd40. Moo RC has some good stuff but for cleaning..you can get something similar for 10bucks cheaper

[@bsfunk44]

Little bit of dish soap and warm water in a spray bottle is all you need, "specialized" rc cleaner is a joke

[@Hungrybird474]

I know right , lol

[@t3floz]

How much of each do you use? And do you use anything afterwards like silicone. Don’t you need to remove the soap after u used it?

[@V8chump]

@@t3flozjust use a light spritz and a brush. Blow it off with air. Go back and rinse it with the brush and blow off with air when you’re done

[@gbad86]

It’s called a ad….

[@KILLSHOTTAS]

Just crap... Run it and store it....this is a waste of time. I have never washed any of my trucks down and I been in the hobby 20 years....ran my 5th scale in snow and rain and mud for 5 years and it never failed me....