How to clean your rc car - best way to clean and wash your rc truck

How to wash your rc car. Clean, brush or airgun?
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[@DrHappythumb]

For the real hard bash sessions I give mine a Epsom salt bubble bath and soak it for 30 minutes. Then massage it with a Theragun and finish it off with lavender scented essential oils.

[@Sackmatters]

Works wonders. I tend to use astroglide once I’m all done too.

[@RCReviewChannel]

had me going there!

[@DrHappythumb]

@@RCReviewChannel Ha! Just keeping it light. That Hybrid Ceramic spray is a good idea I've never tried yet.

[@zach125b]

I'm about a week into the hobby, all this and the comments help alot!

[@MrRickTic]

Awesome job thank you. I tell people this exact same thing at my shop all the time. Everyone is always asking how do i clean them. I always recommend compressed air wd-40 and a good wash. If the electronics aren't water resistant then i tell them compressed air and a dry brush and WD-40 around the bearings. Great video.

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you!!!

[@SpeedSyko]

I use car brushes and air compressor. I only use water if it gets muddy. Then I use a rag with WD40 and if needed spay it down with WD40. Depends on how dirty it is. I use low shine armorall on the body and tires. Great video!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. Sage advice right there!!!

[@Mynuseryame]

Do you use wd40 before or after water - or instead?

[@ericericwnelsonlivecom]

"Canned air" works great if you don't own a compressor like me.

[@zonegamma8197]

thanks for this i always like to see how others do things

[@andymarshall7119]

Definitely recommend an air compressor for all RC’s but I only use the garden hose(low pressure nozzle) on my crawlers being careful not to directly blast the receiver box. After that I use a few bristle brushed (various stiffness) and then back to the air compressor for a final cleaning and then I wipe down and dry with an old towel or paper towels then let them sit in the sun(when possible) for 30 minutes. After final inspection they go back on the shelf where each one has a stand to keep the tires lifted to prevent flat spots.

[@adammtber5199]

Great idea with the ArmorAll. It works fantastic.

[@Mzlanders]

I love the video, but when you started spraying the maxx with the hose…..shiver down my spine. Hahahha. Each to their own, for sure.

[@s1lentcalib3r]

Traxxas literally has an official video showing you can get them wet just make sure it's completely dry.

[@Mzlanders]

@@s1lentcalib3r , cool story.

[@johnfaustus1]

For those of you without a compressor, 2 great alternatives (though not as powerful, but almost for this purpose): i) ED-500 electric blower (MetroVac), which is amazing to have around the house anyway, and ii) cordless leaf blower with a reducer nozzle.

[@neymardasilvasantosjunior1498]

can a canned air used for alternative?

[@twothreefour234]

I am looking at air dusters but am concerned with static electricity?

[@hellorc7678]

Excellent tips. Guess I'm not gonna use the dishwasher anymore lol 🙃 🤷 😅

[@nolancorrado2317]

Did you actually use the dishwasher? No hate just wondering.

[@hellorc7678]

@@nolancorrado2317 no way 😹

[@hellorc7678]

@@nolancorrado2317 lol... no

[@silvio8706]

Thank you very much for making that video,

[@RCReviewChannel]

My pleasure

[@NANNIRC]

Very useful, I made something like this to be published, never have dirty cars, cleaning helps finding problems. Ciao

[@SergeRustic]

I take mine in the shower with me. I have a soft loofah brush and I give it a good soaping. After that I dry it with my hair dryer. Smells wonderful!

[@runnerbaba]

Show some love. Thats the way.

[@chadwestwood9843]

I once seen this documentary about this guy in yelm Washington that was sexually attracted to cars. The dudes wife was ok with it too. Pretty sure he did "stuff" to his cars. Does your wife know about you and your car?? 🧐

[@nolancorrado2317]

@@chadwestwood9843 wtf dude?

[@chadwestwood9843]

@@nolancorrado2317 lol, true story

[@jdm4569]

409 and compressed air and I dont spray the electronics. We dont see alot of mud here in az so this seems to work great in my situation

[@alfredyost7972]

I like to use a garden hose to spray down my R/C car bodies with water. I will even do this if my R/C car bodies have LEDs. I then use a can of compressed air to clean the chassis and electronics. I also use a paint brush to clean the hard to reach areas. Thoughts?

[@RTmadnesstoo]

I've been spraying them down with Simple Green and letting it soak for a few minutes. Then just brush and wipe if there is not much mud. A friend starts with WD-40 every time with no water at all and swears it doesn't collect as much dirt next time. It sure makes his tires look good but he seems to have problems with electronics and servos but he does use a lot of 'inexpensive' off brand stuff. I've never used Lexan Spray. Need to get some.

[@RCReviewChannel]

much appreciated.

[@derricksazrc3411]

There definitely is a lot to be said to how we treat are little guys after a bash. I know they are just objects but they will be happy after a bath and less chances those bearings will get gritty. That air gun is nice, mine keeps letting out air. If you guys have the chance to reply let me know where you picked it up from. Great video.

[@grizzb6476]

I always follow the same routine. first a bath and scrub with Simple Green and brushes, remove wheels, clean and dry wheel hubs and suspension parts, then rinse clean and dry with my air compressor and microfiber cloths, visual inspection of all chassis, suspension, electronics and cables, clean and wax(when necessary) body, and I like to dress my wheels with a nice shine, do a circle screw and nut check after reassembly, and it's ready for the next crawl/bash.

[@camilohernandez17]

Legend!

[@3000gtalex]

Just to add, at my local parts store, lucas oil makes a great needle tip bottle of gun oil that I use after the trucks dry on bearings and u joints

[@Tacklefinlures]

Hey brother, nice to know that I’m not the only person that also takes the time to dust off the transmitter 😂

[@RCScale76]

I do it too, glad I'm not the only one lol

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I use 3 in 1 oil vs wd 40. I usually let the mud dry a day or two brush off as much as I can, then use the sink sprayer or the hose to clean the big stuff off, then more 3n1 oil.

[@bkrgi]

I just drive them through the creek and good to go hahaha. Spray with some fluid film as WD-40 is really hard on rubber seals. If seals are not made of rubber then no problem.

[@easternmovementprinciples4799]

Thank you

[@bryanmyers1758]

Simple green heavy duty foaming BBQ cleaner, assorted paint brushes, and an air compressor. 👍

[@johnboy6955]

If they’re just dusty I just blow them out with a air-compressor if they’re covered in mud I use a water hose mean green brushes wd-40 and windex on the body

[@mossyhollow3732]

If you use compressed air, avoid your fans or prevent them from spinning to death.

[@pizzomedia7261]

How loud is your air compressor? Wondering if sn air blower will do a good enough job? Cowrc and datavac make an air blower. They are similar in price to an air compressor, but not as powerful. Thoughts?

[@faiqcreates]

What about the bearings, the metal rod that spins below (please excuse me i forgot the words) dirt collects on the bearings that are attached to it. The part where the servo is connected, there is dirt mixed in oil. And the axle. Dirt stuck there with oil. So how to i clean it. Do i need to take it apart clean it and oil or grease it?

[@spoiler42ify]

I use a handheld spray bottle for more control and air compressor w WD40 to finish. But Lexan protector? What's that?

[@jsrroadrash3663]

We seem to always find mud small streams so it's usually the garden hose and WD 40. So spray lube in the bearing after a day.

[@Mynuseryame]

Doesn’t it get sort of greasy and attract a lot of sand/dust after using wd40?

[@JRLdesigns]

Use use a pressure washer with a fan tip, if you keep a good distance, the water takes all the dirt off but dosen’t work it’s way in to th diffs, transmission, and rc box like directly spraying it with a hose. Then I use an air compressor, but the sun dries 90% of the water after 5 mins

[@RTmadnesstoo]

The places that don't dry are the places that matter.

[@JRLdesigns]

@@RTmadnesstoo Yeah, air compressor helps with those places. Without the air compressor, my cars would be toast lol. I've been using this method for around 2 years now on my TRX4s, ive only had to replace bearings on one of them because of a long mud bog, other than that, there's barely any rust.

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

I use cowrc moo kleen in a foam pump spray bottle (doesnt eat up grease n lubed parts) to soak the rc n body Then use a detail brush to scrub it up and rinse it all down Blowdry with compressor and use detail spray I stopped using WD40 as it will eat up grease on bearings and rust em out Switched to a Silicone spray and a New Tyre Shine n Protect from CSI auto detail for my plastics with a towel n spray My RC looks brand new when Im done 😊

[@Clickmaster5k]

I try to use air as much as I can but if the car gets wet driving or needs water for washing I use WD40 after the water then after that sits for a bit I use denatured alcohol in a squirt bottle to help wash that away. Lots of air after all the steps to remove any excess of anything and dry everything off. You just have to be careful near adhesives and electronics with cleaning stuff.

[@Bryansky8]

can we just wash the plugs with the hose same on what you did at 1:09 and 6:35 time?

[@JollyRogerHobbies]

I like the idea of WD-40 to help the metal components stay protected and coated, but does that degrade the plastic? Is there a plastic safe alternative?

[@GeorgeChaidaris]

GT85 spray or Muc-off MO94

[@garagedude1]

I ran a compressor line into the bathroom where my RC’S get a bath in a tub and of course a screen on the drain!

[@never-stock-rc2968]

What I do is a bottle of simple green pull wheel bearings if it was a dusty/sandy run. If not just a simple green. Then I scrub wheels tires and after I air off everything with air compressor a small super light WD-40 coat

[@RcOffroad9513]

I have a brush, pipe cleaner, and tooth brush and the hose! Then blow dry with compressor, and then wd 40! Looks like new again!

[@RCReviewChannel]

pipe cleaner to get in this nooks and crannies

[@benjiej1380]

Never use Wd40 on rc cars it is very bad for plastic, there are plasticizers in it.

[@chadwestwood9843]

@@benjiej1380 what he said

[@rileykairc]

I wash mine in the shower if it's dirty and I use my 25ltr 150 psi isn't a problem air compressor to dry it off and I put it on my shelf again,I run rubber sealed bearings so I don't worry about it

[@RCReviewChannel]

good advice

[@John-shreds]

How many bike do you have? Omg. I just bought a new transition sentinel; so expensive. You have so many sick bikes.

[@ryane1606]

WD-40 Specialist® Degreaser Contains a proprietary industrial-strength solvent that quickly breaks down grease. What else can I use

[@CANAMROCKS1]

ReelX makes the bomb oils and grease!!! For post cleanup!! Un real anti rust properties!!! Same company that makes corrosion x!!! I’ve drowned my Capra and 10:3’s on the creek trails and never had anything seize up or rust!! Seen some milky grease at times but never any rust!!!!

[@Alohakoa59]

I spray with a cleaner, wait and blow it off with a detainers gun, check the out they’re great!!

[@Jeremy21084]

Help!!! I accidentally left my on-road RC on and it drove backwards into lots of mud and rainwater. I have taken all the electronics out of the car and cleaned them as best as I can but the motor makes a weird beeping noise ( the motor is from the kit) does that mean I will have to buy a new motor? the RC car is a Tamiya TT-01 type-E Reinert MAN racing truck. the only upgrades I have done to the car are an aluminium drive shaft, metal motor mount, bearings and a 25T pinion and a 55T spur gear. the transmitter is a Flysky GT-3B and the transmitter is an FS-GR3E.

[@atomicdeath10]

Toothbrush, dawn dish detergent mixed with olive oil and warm water. I blow it off first, remove the tires, and scrub everything I can get at. Wipe it all down with my mixture, hit it with the air compressor one more time, then a light coating of wd40.

[@Themlpg73]

Doesn't the compressed air blow water in to the bearings?

[@koolkiwikat]

Tips: use hearing protection when cleaning with an air compressor the loudness is violently, also dont over spin your esc fans, you ill kill the bearings/break em

[@vovaya]

Just spray a water over cvd joints to wash away dirt, blow with air and apply wax based grease. Done. once an awhile, more detailed bath, especially if do repairs or maintenance - don't want dirt on bench. otherwise is it not shelf queen, don't want to spend hours on it. For transportation I just just huge plastic box from walmsrt, so all dirt, mud stays there. Oh, agree, always dry it. If it is wet, always hang against fan or dehumidifier outlet.

[@anarochrc986]

I spray mine down with water and soap after a heavy bash then let it sit and dry out then spray it with silicone spray

[@imchris5000]

you should get a dry ice blaster to clean your rcs they are amazing

[@recreant359]

Why? Is that short term CO2 exposure powerful enough to even disinfect?

[@MrRickTic]

i would be afraid of it getting to cold and degrading the plastic parts. RC plastics dont like cold.

[@imchris5000]

@@recreant359 its co2 crystals at high pressure its like soda blasting but way softer it cleans plastic like nothing else

[@imchris5000]

@@MrRickTic it has nothing to do with getting the part cold its blasting dry ice dust that acts like a soda blaster with no mess and is soft on plastic

[@RTmadnesstoo]

I've been looking at them for a while but most are above $500. The least expensive I could find is $250 and probably inadequate.

[@benlait3696]

Was that a pair of old pants you were using? 🤣

[@skidog7440]

Monday Monster Bash; assess all broken piece's on wife and son's truck then blow with compressed air follow up with soap and water wash of lexan bodies and removed tires. Blow dry and finish with Maxima spray. Lastly look at parts bill and cry.😜

[@RCReviewChannel]

Monday morning amain order always has a big repair bill. they key is to account for all the broken parts and replace.

[@Bryansky8]

can you recommend a good compressor? portable or not.

[@RCReviewChannel]

In the description is a Craftsman pancake one with a link

[@Bryansky8]

@@RCReviewChannel thanks

[@imchris5000]

if it goes in the water it gets the hose

[@RCReviewChannel]

good rule of thumb. Most water out there is not the cleanest

[@simontromans2748]

Is it a good idea to wear gloves when using a compressor?

[@user-ee6mk3xk6u]

I don't think so

[@diesel2o945]

I don’t think it matters. But if you don’t wanna get dirty sure

[@imchris5000]

unless your air gun is really old they have regulators in them so you are only getting like 30 psi for safety

[@RCReviewChannel]

It has an adjustable knob from 0 to 11 :)

[@RTmadnesstoo]

@@RCReviewChannel So why do you need 150psi? My compressor broke and I bought a 'tire inflator' that tops out at 60psi but when I use it to fill my old compressor tank I have plenty of air. I found it works for my airbrush also. (Don't tell OSHA but a drill bit will 'fix' most of those regulators.)

[@RCReviewChannel]

@@RTmadnesstoo Anything close to 100 psi is good for getting rid of that baked-in dirt. They key is to have a big tank so the compressor doesn't have to keep running. They're so loud!!!!

[@Mzlanders]

I have no brushes. Hahaha. Air wash after every single bash involving any dirt, and I clean them well if I do a major repair that forces me to take a good amount apart. Garden hose…..never. Never ever.

[@KS-wt9gj]

I smack each RC on my garage wall on the way back inside.

[@astridsactionrc545]

Wait!!! Your supposed to wash them???

[@johnfaustus1]

Also, and perhaps it's just me, that TurtleWax (Hybrid Solutions) Ceramic Spray Coating is VERY expensive to be used on RC bodies, especially bashers/crawlers - it's like putting lipstick on a pig. A better alternative is the cheapest Meguiars 'Quik Wax' you can find.

[@DrHappythumb]

I think Meguiar's quik wax and Turtle Hybrid Ceramic are in the same price point ($14-16). The other pricier professional grade ceramic coatings comes in a small tiny bottle. Either way, I never thought of using these products on a lexan body...I might have to give it a try.

[@johnfaustus1]

@@DrHappythumb I'm not sure where you live or where you shop. In the US, at any Walmart, the TurtleWax Ceramic Spray Coating is literally TWICE as expensive on a per-oz basis...$11.97 for 24oz of Meguiars vs 14.97 for 16oz of TurtleWax.

[@DrHappythumb]

@@johnfaustus1 Cheers! Meguiar's it is! I hear the good ceramic stuff makes our lexan bodies impervious to scratches.

[@doublem6027]

Spare a remote control for the poor lol (me)

[@666impreza666]

This video is too simple for the channel quality. We expect tricks and tips, not “ have a compressor an a nice set of brushes and clean it thoroughly”