HOW TO WATERPROOF & WINTERIZE YOUR RC CAR | Tips & Tricks

Hi guys (and gals!). Just in time for winter, I have some tips for winterizing your rc car for the snow and rain ahead using my 1/8 scale Basher Sabertooth Truggy. Winterizing includes:
-Waterproofing your electronics (BEC, receiver, servo, etc) with Corrosion X HD: amzn.to/2zuTGuY
- Running lighter weight shock oil
- Keeping your batteries warm
- Taping holes in your rims
Let me know if you have other winterizing tips!
BASHER SABERTOOTH TRUGGY SPECS - 1/8 scale
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Servo: TrackStar TS-900 amzn.to/2gYg4F1
ESC/Motor:
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ESC/Motor: stock
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[@dicktrickle4197]

Traxxas style ball bearings have a blue plastic ring you can pry off. Once the blue ring is popped off the bearing......pack it with marine grease and pop the blue ring back on the bearing. also for tires, another option is to take a soldering iron and burn 2 pin holes into tread of tire on opposite sides and the water will fling out. The rubber melts around the tip of the gun and is pretty sturdy. Doesn't rip when pizza cutter happens on 4s

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate the best hair in the game? lol

[@RCGirl]

HAH! BTW what equipment do you use to film your videos? The quality is amazing.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

My main is the Canon 5dmkiv and my second is the Sony RX100v 👍 Good soft boxes and propper iso/ aperture settings go a long way with any camera though

[@philfernandez7461]

how about good white balancing too?

[@richduperbash2966]

Great video once again!!! So important to care for your RCs properly. Just did some really fun wet bashing my last vid to later find my ESC fan not coming on. Might've just popped a tad loose, but the connector seemed sullied. Once I carefully cleaned it, on she went!!! Clicked the CorrosionX link in your vid description. Had already heard good things about it, but you've pushed me over the edge...Lol!!! Thanks RC Girl for another very helpful video. Bashing in sand and snow is hardcore in my book.🙋🙋😨😨😱😲😲😵😎💪👊👊

[@TurboBird64]

Waiting for some rain so I can take my trucks mudding and snow wheeling! Great water proofing tips

[@marcuswilson3266]

It's been along time since I have seen anything to do with water proofing an rc vehicle , ultra informative. Thanks for the refreshing tips. Great video.

[@D.J_RC]

For any of the rc’s i run in the winter or wet lands I purchase a stainless steel screw kit. No rust is a great thing.

[@kensalter9874]

Love your vids, I am learning a lot, thank you

[@Colleenscruzinrc]

Great video! I suggest Dusty Motor Shrouds. I love the hobby and up here in Toronto Canada we get a lot of cold weather and tend to avoid running in below 0 weather due to part breaking in the cold

[@HowToDIYRc]

good helpful vid for this winter coming up added to my playlist :D

[@Warwick3511]

you can also use conformacoat as well as plastidip to water proof your equipement

[@22Tech]

that time lapse audio though haha

[@rcadventure44]

Some great ideas

[@deroberharzer6309]

Good job.Well done

[@user-hv9tf7ps1y]

Great explanation and good ideas and wish you success

[@dennisoneil1160]

Great video

[@joserios7046]

Great video rc girl!!👍

[@unamed1536]

Sick af much help thank you

[@2fast61]

Thank you for the helpful tips

[@husaberg12]

Great winterizing tips!!!🎉☔️💦🌊❄️

[@RCGirl]

Thanks!

[@Holyfield3008]

Thanks for the vid!

[@svendemeyer6278]

Indeed, i keep all off my electronics also marinated 😂😂 didn't know about the shock oil and temperature. So thx, i learned something :p

[@jeffvenable3845]

Good stuff! Thanks :)

[@oojimmyflip]

Here in the Uk I use GT85 spray lubricant with PTFE (made by WD40) to drive out moisture from all the suspension componants, I see so many R/C cars with rusty driveshafts and metal componants from neglect, its good to see someone making an effrort to keep the moisture out of their Models.

[@StupidFastRC]

Great video, keep up the good work. I would add that occasionally you should take the brushless engine apart and clean inside it because fine mud can travel through the bearing seals and into the motor. I killed a Slash motor and an E-Revo that way. Enjoy winter folks it's 36C or 87F here tomorrow :)

[@rcjan5690]

Nice video..i can tell in artic part where i live...we have alot of winter..hehe..great ideas..

[@bigbob3409]

Good video rc girl 👍

[@kamcradic2171]

That's AWESOME I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe but now I live Logan, UT im opening a indoor 1/10 1\8 track with an indoor crawling track even though I live up Logan Canyon the best rc crawing and real crawling canyon ever.

[@Hidetaki07]

Thanks!

[@Track13News]

RC Girl, enjoyed your video. Great simple solutions explained well. I am in Utah so we are getting ready for some good snow. Wish you well, T13N

[@RCJOE]

nice video! I don't have snow but it seems like a good idea

[@squrx]

tnx for the vid

[@beamshobbyshack266]

It's easy to follow along with you or should I say follow you. T'anks!, for the video. I do use the same stuff, but later on I started using different methods and products. One thing you can do is use Permatex Dielectric Grease on the connectors to waterproof them. Keep up the good work. 😙

[@joeddejohn]

Wow. R.c. Girl getting serious! Nice video. Interesting approach. What about lubing the bearings. Maybe marine grease also in the servo if it's not waterproof. Now to do the after run maintenance video. Might hit the hinge pins with that spray Corrosion X. Are diff fluid filled? Thought about going brushed for the water running.

[@whoknows8678]

Still can't believe someone hasn't put a ring on her finger. She's so totally rad. :)

[@johntaylor6243]

Going to take awhile to go through. I got the time right now. How long approximate time with everything?

[@sandycraven]

Love your show even though the sign in back of you does not , just for the heck of it they sent you the shock oil and the rc stand together because the stand doubles as a shock rebuild stand , just happen to have one to lol.

[@tramsgar]

Thanks! Waterproofing is of course essential, but the worst part of running in snow is that the plastic used for the ST becomes too brittle in the cold... =/

[@RCGirl]

So true! Forgot to mention that. Keep those spare parts handy

[@jungyul2005]

Good vid. Well no winter in L.A... today was 95* lol.

[@RCGirl]

I heard!! It was super rainy last week, but it was about 80 here today.. I guess the "rain run" will have to wait.

[@stephanez8036]

hi there, nice detailed video. continue your good work !

[@stephanez8036]

cool ! i got a like 11 months later !! i guess i missed the "give a like " day of the year !

[@IgotHeliFever]

Hi Haley - Just wondering why people don't just cover their Rx,ESC and servo cases with light coat of RTV clear Silicone then use a marine grease on any wires or gears that exit those cases? Not sure it would work but I've done this on electrical contact switches outdoor power switches and worked great for years and silicone is not to hard to peel off plastic if repairs are needed. Think I'll try it on my DHK Zombie 8e & let you know! FYI Hobbywing says when using their WP ESC series they recommend removing the ESC's cooling Fan when planing on driving through water and ESC will survive fully submersed! So they say? : ) Great Video by the way! : )

[@mtnmyke]

Nice! That corrosion x is amazing stuff. I've used it on some float planes in the past. Have you found the HD to be better than the regular stuff?

[@nicksteinbuch1561]

MTNMYKE the HD is much more viscous, and "hangs" better the regular x. Definitely great stuff.

[@RCGirl]

Agree!

[@mtnmyke]

nick Steinbuch I figured as much. I'll have to order the HD next time! Thanks!

[@Dave-us6yu]

Thanks for the waterproofing tips. Never knew about the Corrosion X Spray. Ordered that off your link to Amazon. Will use on the servo I got for my TRX-4. Also wanted to ask you, would adding glue to the air holes on the tires be ok? Wouldn't this hold up better then tape? Thought I would ask you if there is a reason as to leave the air hole open in the future for something? If not going in water will the vent in the tires allow for better gripping on rocks?? Again a great Video!!

[@RCGirl]

Dave Consalvi gorilla tape is pretty tough and also removable but I guess some type of glue might work. If you won't be going in water you can keep them open so they conform and compress/decompress when you're running it. But if you do want to run in water you can squeeze the tires a bit THEN tape them (give it negative pressure). Helps with gripping for sure.

[@Dave-us6yu]

RC Girl Thanks! Sound advice, as I like the advice of negative pressure in the tires for added traction. Will go with the gorilla tape when doing some stream exploring!, Thanks for the help! Looking forward to your next video, and dog included! :)

[@ThatsToughTV]

Don’t the cold/ snow winter make the plastic a little more brittle? I hit a pole and my A arm shattered like ice.

[@mark-1rc502]

Wow Your Car is so Clean , I could eat my Dinner off the chassis . Mines Full of Crap . I’ll get around to cleaning it at Some point . We don’t really Have winters like yours In UK,. I have Sticky Back Velcro around the bottom of the Body Shell And The Plastic tub Chassis. It keeps it mostly closed in , I was once as meticulous as you , I used to race at a Local Club in a Stables , track was marked out with heavy ropes and the ground was light Dust,/dirt. Very slippy I used Schumacher pin spike tyres blue compound I think . My Kyosho Lazer zxr ii, was a great buggy in its day it had saddle pack 3 x2 cells , slipper clutch , ball diffs , I ran a 10x2 brushed with a Tekin ESC , Sad thing is I sold it years ago now I want it . But yeah we’d have 3 races each night for 5mins with a transponder to give lap times and lap info. We’d have to marshal the next Race before being allowed to tinker with our cars . Then before the following meet I’d strip the car clean the bearings put some oil in them , spray the motor can and use a fibreglass pen to rub the carbon from the armature . I cooked yet another ESC a Modelsport Trident XT-12 running a LRP V10 12X2 Turn Motor . (Oh well) . I surrender! . I put a hobbywing 1060esc and back to the trusty old Hpi firebolt and Stock 17tooth pinion and 70tooth Spur . It’s Slow but reliable . If anyone in UK do they remember Harward Hall ? Rainham Essex Tuesday eves? 1994/5

[@RCGirl]

Oh this is truggy at its best.. cleaned it up for the vid ;) instagram.com/p/Bb6CavUhVbz/?taken-by=rc_girl

[@Jack-ns5zc]

Can i just leave the esc as it( i have the same esc) and how do i dry it

[@mattwheelden3647]

I use silicone oil spray and spray down all the electronics and wipe off any excess been doing it for years and been working well

[@moderateextremist7344]

Good Info, what about the diffs? Do you ever have to change diff fluid for the cold, or the heat?

[@RCGirl]

Usually the friction in the diff is enough to warm it up and functioning without having to change the fluid.

[@moderateextremist7344]

Makes sense, thanks RC Girl!

[@kolbybrown2226]

Hellfire best waterproof out there.

[@lexusant64]

Will normal corrosion x work or dies it need to be the HD version?

[@RCGirl]

The HD is thicker, but the regular one works too. You might just need to reapply more frequently

[@lexusant64]

@@RCGirl great thankyou will give it a shot... Great vid btw

[@CasperRc81]

Could be wrong but the oil in the shocks are not petroleum based because of that specific reason of temperature. So the shock oil is silicone based which is not effected by the weather. The other hand the mechanics of the shocks are effected so maybe that seams like you need a lighter oil. Great video thx!!!

[@RCGirl]

Hey thanks for the reply. Your comment made me do a quick web search and it looks like silicone oils are still affected by temp (but perhaps less so than petroleum oils??). Looks like someone did a school experiment (according to an RC tech forum) using different weight silicone shock oils and found that with every 1C of temperature increase the cSt of the oil drops by 9.6. Though that is quite small, it could make a difference over a larger temp decrease. www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/701236-silicone-oil-temperature-tested.html

[@mattster197]

Hi RC Girl :-) you are adorable

[@mr.everythingrandom9470]

You can also use epoxy or liquid tape and grease all moving parts

[@RCGirl]

Was curious whether those methods would lead to overheating issues in any parts?

[@mr.everythingrandom9470]

I've never had any problems with Them they do take a little more rc experience to do

[@alanpitkin411]

How do you winterize your self

[@beyondquestion]

I didn't know girls like rc cars!^^

[@InvisiMan2006]

What about the radio? What's the best way to waterproof those? They aren't very easy to take apart :(

[@RCGirl]

InvisiMan do you mean the transmitter that you hold or the receiver that goes in the car??

[@InvisiMan2006]

@@RCGirl Yes, the transmitter! I've been resorting to keeping plastic bags just in case it rains and I need to keep it protected - but it looks kind of sketchy to be walking around with a bag in your hand like that! LOL

[@RCGirl]

@@InvisiMan2006 haha well you probably saw the DX5 rugged. Just did a review on that and it's water resistant.

[@InvisiMan2006]

@@RCGirl I most certainly did. Unfortunately, I've invested myself in another radio brand , so I'm not going to be switching any time soon. I may try conformal coating and sealing up openings in the meantime. 👌

[@coreymcgee8283]

It said "You'll get all notifications". : )

[@johncayetano2139]

My rc is a kid galaxy Ford F-150 20V 30+ MPH off road I might get snow tires at eBay or some place they sell

[@rcandgaminglabs8038]

You're cen coast? Me too! 805!!!

[@butter_mf]

me who has a wltoys 12428 but can't really follow because it doesn't have proper esc

[@areldcookie5581]

Nice Video I subscribed !! A Guy Who will marry you will be the luckiest Person on this planet 💕

[@fondfarewell2]

She doesn't seem like the type to get married, but she definitely has a man. Get that vibe of marriage is pointless from her... haha

[@rcmctool2918]

Some RC owners use hot glue or epoxy to plug the holes in the tire rims....... 8^)

[@ricgruber9185]

Are you a racer.

[@Guarenovsky]

I´m goin´to tell you the secret... a shower hood! eine Duschhaube! una gorra pa´la ducha!!! sooooo much cheap, use it clean it, repeat! the last time running in snow i had to clean three water drops inside, body, lights &wheels, dripping weet, washed those clean and let it dry.; cost: 2euros. Greetz

[@RCGirl]

Guarenovsky great idea!

[@WildCaptures]

Brilliant!!! I'm gonna try that snows coming on Wednesday. Where do you find them I never bought one before : )

[@Guarenovsky]

In the supermarket i guess or "beauty products" i found it in my local supermarket, and as it has elastic all around so it fits everywhere!!! so cheap & so useful for RC fans!

[@garettbodel3002]

A little tip for all our RC addicts out there. Dollar Tree sells WD-40 now thank you get like a four or six ounce can for a dollar. I got like two or three every time I go. Always shoot my bearings up on every tire and dipped cups before and after each run. And hit him with the toothbrush and then one more spray on the bearings. Cheap and easy way for great maintenance for your bearings keep them moved and keep them clean. Little better than using Grease stance and doesn't get attracted to it as much as Cheapo WD-40. It works great been using it over a year. Crazy videos I love my saber tooth to. Total Beast

[@bigbob3409]

Is that stuff like wd40 ?

[@pricetag30]

Bill Johnson no alot thicker and better!

[@rebel6910]

missed youthanks again

[@zubuxstein]

better transition when editing would be great

[@rcakaremotecontrolledtoys6964]

More of the background humming

[@RCGirl]

Haha that has mixed reviews according to comments. ;)

[@ItzJigz187]

I thought I had another browser open for a second

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

find it funny she worry about dust on her esc etc but her rock crawler has dist and dirt all ove the at electgronics

[@kampkrieger]

there are no circuit boards in our hobby grade batteries, they are bare and stupid.

[@calderonpr]

You’re a beautiful woman plus you like rc oh my god I am in love

[@oscarisstupidwhenitcomesto9362]

guys actually do this I ignored this video and my rc car needed $70 worth of repairs

[@EXTREMERC416]

Just put marine grease arround the seals of the servo eww all that oil arround the plastic case of the servo😣

[@badboyv360]

I want u to have my kids😎

[@awesomesauce7759]

Seriously man, this is a video on RC cars I didn't come down to the comments to see this kind of crap

[@charliekline3975]

? I hope you get paid by these company you are endorsing and you must have one understanding boyfriend to play with toys .

[@oojimmyflip]

Oh my thats two distractions in one right there😂