best nitro rc cleaner

[nitroman.18]

whats the best nitro rc cleaner out there

 

[Cornholio]

I use denatured alcohol and an air compressor.

 

[hotrodrob]

+1 on the denatured alc and compressed air, every now and again a blast of airesol carb cleaner on the engine gets the process excelerated

 

[lxman88]

if you do not have a air compressor you can go to walmart and buy a portable compressed air tank. most of them just have a tire inflation fitting take that hose off and buy a cheap hose and air blower then you can go to the gas station and fill the tank for 50 cents then you can blow the car off a few times most likely on one tank

 

[nitroman.18]

How much do those air compressors from wall mark coast

 

[hotrodrob]

Its not a compressor, just a tank, you can make one from a used lp tank

 

[nitroman.18]

O thanks

 

[Huggybear87]

I use denatured alcohol and an air compressor.

Would methylated spirits work

 

[WoodiE]

I've used two different products, both of which have done a very good job. First being MOO-tor Cleaner and Degreaser from @The Cow. The second being a mixture of simple green and water in a spray bottle.

 

[hamz9561]

I also use Simple Green and water to clean my Nitro stuff and use compressed air to dry them afterward.

BTW-Harbor Freight has decent small compressors on sale for $60 right now.

 

[Punisher]

Dish washing liquid mixed with water and compressed air to dry it! Don't knock it until you have tried it! It works!!

 

[Nitro Nerd]

Different products for different areas of the vehicle. For metal I like Dynamite Magnum Force 2 contact cleaner, and TrakPower products for plastic. Simple Green for tires, and Invisible Glass for body. Blow it down with my air compressor - good as new. .

 

[hulkmaxx]

50/50 mix Mean Green, Denatured alcohol works on everything for my nitro's. Then blow it off with compressed air.

 

[nitroman.18]

Thanks

 

[Revo_R]

I'd suggest using caution with the simple green...this is an aqueous alkalin solution & may negatively impact any aluminum components if not used with great care. I do not use water - just compressed air then periodically, I break the car down fully to check on diffs, drivetrains, bulkheads, etc. when I do the breakdown, thoroughly clean individual parts (e.g., plastics cleaned separately from metal parts, etc.) to avoid corrosion issues & lube all metal/metal components, etc.