How is everyone cleaning their Nitro’s?

[DzXrobo]

Alright we’ve all been there when the mirror shine disappears and is replaced by around 1000 leafs and a tone of dirt.. Right?

I’m just throwing the question out there of how are you guys cleaning your nitro’s down? What is your process/technique?

This was the situation when I returned home yesterday from a few hours out in the dirt with the WR8 Cossy

And this is up to date progress after what felt like a never ending clean up many of the Mrs make-up brushes and some APC later it’s returning back to its glory

Any air compressor is on order as we speak which will make a dramatic difference no doubt

 

[tudordewolf]

Paper towels and q-tips for me, I'd bring a roll to the field and wiping down is much easier when the grime is fresh.

I didn't find sprays useful because they'd blow grit into joints and bearings.

I never got too muddy, but dust + nitro oil will form gunk aplenty.

 

[DzXrobo]

Paper towels and q-tips for me, I'd bring a roll to the field and wiping down is much easier when the grime is fresh.

I didn't find sprays useful because they'd blow grit into joints and bearings.

I never got too muddy, but dust + nitro oil will form gunk aplenty.

Yeah I’m mainly using water and a few makeup brushes/baby wipes works a treat.

and yeah I’m doing clean downs after every day out to prevent just that

 

[CertifiedMike]

The air compressor will get you fixed up quickly.

Thats my go-to degunker.

Paint brushes work well along with hard bristle for the tough stuff.

 

[DzXrobo]

The air compressor will get you fixed up quickly.

Thats my go-to degunker.

Paint brushes work well along with hard bristle for the tough stuff.

I can’t wait for mine to come this weekend it’ll be a massive help

 

[CertifiedMike]

I can’t wait for mine to come this weekend it’ll be a massive help

Just be sure to use it outdoors!!!

 

[DzXrobo]

Just be sure to use it outdoors!!!

Yeah I’ll try to remember that

 

[Chubaka]

I guess I'm the only one that tears every little piece apart and uses soap and water.

 

[DzXrobo]

I guess I'm the only one that tears every little piece apart and uses soap and water.

Once I get my bearings with it a bit more that’ll end up happening ocd behaviour

 

[CertifiedMike]

I guess I'm the only one that tears every little piece apart and uses soap and water.

Only if I'm really going crazy or if I got the RC REAL muddy!!!

I clean every single part to as close to new as I can get it when I'm doing resto work. Its the best way to get up close and inspect each part for wear and damage.

 

[Chubaka]

Once I get my bearings with it a bit more that’ll end up happening ocd behaviour

Get your ocd on my brother. I can't wipe it down. I like mud so its still dirty if you wipe it down and there's still the dirty stuff contaminating it. Washing it thoroughly is the way.
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[Lukedavis]

I guess I'm the only one that tears every little piece apart and uses soap and water.

I do that with my Revo CONSTANTLY

 

[CertifiedMike]

We need an RCTALK OCD hotline set up! 24hour Zoom therapy??? Something!!!

 

[DzXrobo]

We need an RCTALK OCD hotline set up! 24hour Zoom therapy??? Something!!!

I actually think this community could do with a group chat it would be pretty sick

 

[Louis p]

I guess I'm the only one that tears every little piece apart and uses soap and water.

You're not alone I do the same thing

 

[easy rider]

When they are getting stored for more than a few months, the motor gets removed, along with receiver, and I spray it off. I strip the engine and clean it. I put it up clean. Bearings oiled.

In between those, a q-tip and alcohol with a good wipe down with towels.

 

[Steamdonkey]

Air compressor, toothbrushes and the occasional tear down. I wonder how well medium pressure steam would work. You'd have to use it in very selective, very short bursts.