New to Electric RC. GF drove my WLTOYS 144001 into a deep puddle!

[thatguywhojuggles]

I just got my first electric RC car, a WLTOYS 144001. My GF ran it into a deep puddle. I quickly pulled it out of the water (half way submerged) removed the battery and set it aside.

What's the likelihood it will survive? Anything I should do other than let it dry for a couple of days before I put the battery back in?

Thanks!

Newbie

 

[tntpoof]

unlikely it will survive as in electronics are probably shorted .or will be when you turn power back on it...might want to try some good ole WD 40,,put a fan on it on high power also might be able to get some water out

 

[Tunedfrog]

Welcome in. Some manufacturers say there rigs are waterproof but in reality, no they are not. Metal still rust regardless. I agree with @tntpoof dry it out as much as you can along with wiping everything down and WD 40.

 

[Slick2500]

If you have access to those drying packets stick the electronics in a zip lock bag with some for a few days. Uncooked rice can work as well.

 

[tntpoof]

LOL rice in a open sided motor and a cheaply made esc .Minute rice..lol no we are cooking oh its smoky

 

[Slick2500]

LOL rice in a open sided motor and a cheaply made esc .Minute rice..lol no we are cooking oh its smoky

I never said to bury it in the rice.

 

[thatguywhojuggles]

Good news. I let it dry for a day, then popped the battery in. and it seems to run perfectly fine. I will hit it with some WD40. Thank you everyone!