Keeping them clean is the ticket . I like keeping mine clean way easier to work on ,catch issues that may come up way quicker . Plus kinda pride kinda thing as well !
You are right, its about washing it off, removing the moisture and protecting it.... mild all purpose cleaner, WD40 and when you coat it with silicone, the parts just love you, especially the plastics, their plasticity is restored. Dismantling is not the answer
best cleaning video I've seen! I learned some new things/techniques in this video, and also saw some familiar things. It proves once again that a air compressor is a MUST HAVE in this hobby :) Thanks for uploading this video!
BOTAJELL I usually only clean the clutch, engine, and the transmission, the only parts that really matter and I strip them down and wipe them and put them all back together. It's a two hour process.
I remember them days!! I used to do the same thing ! Nothing wrong with that because it only makes you a better RC Mechanic and you get really know your RC if you do it that way but if you have more then one RC or if you run your RC day after day many times out of the year or if you have a wife and some kids like me and don't have enough time in a day to do everything like me ? Then this video shows you how I clean my RCs for years and years with no problems . My 7 year old LOSI 5T servos still work and my 12 year old LOSI LST2 servos still work and they are not waterproof. I use Amsoil MP on the electronics or WD-40
You are seriously the most entertaining R/C dude on RU-vid. I just picked up a second-hand RC10GT2 and am super excited about it, because it's been around 12 years since I last had a nitro RC. You've made me almost more excited about cleaning it than driving / tuning it LOL.. Awesome video dude GREAT info! When you're done with your cars, they look even better than new ones that just came out of the box!
John, except for the Silicone Spray, that's pretty much how I have cleaned my shit....... And after seeing this, that will be added to the Job as well. 👍👍😎 I miss my Compressor! That's definitely on the list of things to get back... Right now, my only Compressor is the small one I use for Airbrushing. Although, and maybe a Tip you could share..... If anyone can't afford a nice Air Compressor, they could just get a 5 or 10 Gallon Air Tank! They're cheap, places like Wally World or Auto Zone sell them. OH - and it should really come with a Pressure Regulator. You just take it to you local Gas Station and fill it up. The good ones should hold about 300-500psi, which should be enough Air to clean and dry at least two Rigs!! 😉🍺🍺🍺☕☕ I just recently did just that on my last Rig, my Axial Wraith. I had plenty of Air to Spare after. So..... When I can get my REAL Rig ⛽⛽💥💥⛽⛽, that should work out fine for that! I gotta remember the Silicone Spray! It's something I ALWAYS use on the 1/1 Vehicles. The Desert Air DESTROYS Rubber, Plastic and Leather out here. The Silicone nearly DOUBLES their lifespan!! 👍👍😎 Carmine ⛽
Wow, just saw this video and nice job. Since I live in a condo (no access to a water hose) I use throttle body cleaner. Have been using it for about 20yrs on all my RC's. Then I use silicone on all the plastic. Guess I'm going to try this method out. We have a water hose and air compressor at the yard where I work. I have plenty of Simple Green that the wife uses for cleaning. Yup gonna give this a try, those RC'S looked better than new when you were done with them.
Nasim Wehbe thanks man! Good luck with the wash! Throttle body cleaner is a great idea and I have used that as well but it will become $$$ pricy if I have to do that every time I run my RCs and to have to clean more then one RC
Since 1998? Shit bro you've had the same cleaning technique since I was 1 years old 😂 this is why you are the only RU-vidr I take advice from when it comes to Rcs
How u clean ur RC what an inspirational video after watching this I will spend at least sometime for cleaning... But I remember last year I was washing my nitro with pressure pump and after that the servo stop turning right but all this cleaning need a lot of precaution
Rock on thanks for the quick reply. And yes air compressor is always a must I have a spare jus in case my main goes down lol. U ever get in my area we have a really good 1/5 scale track in Monroe Wi. Bout a hour from me. Rockford il. Keep them throttles poked thanks man
Thanks Bud!! I don't know if you ever saw my air compressor videos but I use my air compressor as well like crazy!! Everyday!! I even rebuilt the piston and sleeves on my older compressor but my new 60 gallon 5Hp 2stage is way better so far. If you like to be in this hobby ? And if you have more then one RC? I hope you have a good air compressor! I also use it for my ATVs, Harley, and Auto Jobs. I have many Air tools as well and a motorcycle lift that uses air. Thanks for stopping by.
hey bud yet again another great vid cleaning like you have is by far the best i have seen some on here pressure wash without even covering the air filter not a great idea imo each to their own,what do you do about bearing and clutch areas after? as a kid i made loads of mistakes cleaning my rc worst 1 was washing my nitro trying to get the gunk fuel off water and soap wasnt cutting it so i used petrol bad idea it melted the plastic i can laugh now i didnt back then lol
Thank you my friend!! Chris is a great guy and loves the RC hobby just like I do and that's no joke right there!! I'm not as professional as Chris and probably will never be so please don't mind me once in awile if I cus !!!! I can't make good videos bro but I think I do help out a few people every now and then but lately it's bin every day!! My unprofessional channel is real and and no suger coating anything and the little people I do have and work with are considered like my family!! This is like one big family! As you are aware I'm sure by now you know that I don't do E-words anymore right?? I did race 🏁 them for T/A & LOSI when LOSI was 💯% LOSI that used SAE hardware!! I've always did NITRO & GAS ⛽️ and even raced gas! But now my mission is to help out as many people as I can with NITROs so the slow death of Nitro can slowdown or hopefully Stop and reverse it so we could have better NITROs and GAS because Gas is also on its way out and we can't let that happen!! There's nothing like a good Braaapen real life motor!! Something about a Piston and cylinders that just gets me pumped! But it's not that easy and we need to take care of them as well and I also love that probably even more? So I am here for any questions that a newbie may have or even a guy that knows there shit may also need to know about a carb or a pipe or clutches or head shims or whatever! I am here for them!!! I may do a scale someday but I am always and forever NTRO/GAS guy first! I'm friends with many E-word guys as well and I'm subbed to some of them as well . Thanks for stopping by bro! I hope you don't mind my shity videos with no music 🎶 and unprofessional editing but like I said , it is real NO BS. If your with us ? Then welcome to the family bro!! If your not yet ? You are welcome anytime to join us !!! Any friend of Chris that makes it happen is a friend of mine bro!!!
Cool, I don't care for the more professional and cold video producer. Keep doing what your doing you have been placed here for a reason and I think your doing it well. I'm neither an E person, gas, or nitro. I have all 3 drones and other interests. I will subscriber till you decide to stop.
WD-40 is hydro-static, not sure if you're using silicone and calling it WD. Just made me cringe you saying WD. WD will seep deep in, once dry it attracts water. Take some nails, soak them in WD, then let them sit. Silicone repels water WD attracts. Good way to destroy motorcycle chains, WD gets passed the o-ring and causes rust.
Thanks Mike for your comment Bud . I like to use MP from AMSOIL to displace moisture from electronics but I also use WD-40 if I don't have any MP around. I use a spray SILICONE at the end for everything and I'll try to let it soak in good on all the rubber and plastics so it will help repel Dirt,Dust, and water . Back in the day when I worked at my uncles shop we used WD-40 on the distributor cap on the older cars that would be wet after a egine degrease and clean and it always used to work. At my job today on top of the roof I used WD-40 on the wet Electronics of a Big AC unit I shit you not lol!!! The WD stands for Water Displacement - and the 40 stands for the 40 times they tried to get the formula correct. I do work on MCs and ATVs and sometimes Jet-skis as well and after a good degrease and power wash if I don't have any MP I will use WD-40 just to help remove any moisture on electronics and it also gives the metals a temporary protective coating against rust or to prevent damage that could occur from salt from the salt water. I never use WD-40 on chains unless the chain is crap dirty or really rusted. I'll use it to clean the chain off and get it ready for chain wax.
Hey botajell I'm Benji from Rockford Illinois. Digging ur channel. I have a question. Wat would u say is a better choice after playing in water with my rc trucks cars Should I use silicone spray lubricant or like a dry spray lubricant. For squeaks and moving parts. Please let me know. I'm not much of a wd40 guy. Thanks man. Keep em poked lol ....
rcfreakbenji m bro Silicone spray is the best and a must! If it’s good for my RedWings Work Boots and Winter ❄️ jackets It’s great for your RCs!!! You can get different types of silicone sprays like some can look wetter and some can go on normal but dry up like you never sprayed anything. Some can be Bone Dry!! Spray silicone is great protection for your bearings, plastics, rubber, and metals !!! WD-40 or Amsoil’s MP stands for Metal Protection will remove water 💦/ Moisture out of Electronics safely but you must blow out with compressed air!!!
amazing tutorial man! this shit is epic even after all this time! Any chance you could do a video on your tool collection so i know what type of good shit to buy?
This may be off the subject a little bit but what is the best starter box motor you can put in your starter box that will be strong enough to continue to give you great power for starting your RC car
CLEVELAND COLEMAN I’m not sure but there are many different ones that can be used! I have not yet had a problem at all with my TLR Bump Box and if I did ? I would probably use the same one directly from LOSI because I’ve had good luck with it so far.
Hey botajell. Rcfreakbenji. Question on shocks. I have the losi 8 3.0 e rtr buggy. (Yellow). I cannot get my shocks to rebound correctly wen I hold them at full rebound and screw shock cap on it the one shock will slowly move to full rebound the one im having problems with with wen I put to full rebound put in cap it barely moves shock shaft any tips. First time on setting rebound please help lol.
rcfreakbenji m first thing I would do is upgrade to the 4.0 Nitro Race Kit Shocks!! Then do not use the bladders! Use the open gasket/bladder/O-ring thing I forget the correct name of it but I’m sure you know what I’m talking about hopefully? Then once you use that fill them up with the same weight oil as they recommend in the race kit because that shit works even for heavy bashing trust me ! Then bleed the shocks buy using the bleeder holes that are on the 4.0 shock caps! You can look at my 4.0 Truggy build videos to see how I bled them on my shocks. I also have and built the TLR 4.0 Nitro Buggy and I did the same thing to that as I did my truggy! Use exactly what the 4.0 Nitro Race Kit gives you in the box! Springs and all from front to rear! It will be a great and huge improvement on your E-word RTR Buggy
rcfreakbenji m you should do a Nitro conversion on that thing lol 😝!! That would be a bad ass video! It would be so Zeeeeeaah!!! Let me know if you need help if you ever go nitro? I want to see and hear you at hi RPMs but still on the safe side so you can run and have fun for a much longer time then any E-word RC! Trust me I do it all the time
Have you ever tried Ballistol lube/cleaner? It works great for cleaning plastic and just about any other surface. It's worked great for me and its nontoxic, but I've never tried it out on RC stuff.
BOTAJELL You're welcome! Yea, definitely check it out. It has a very odd smell, kind of like black licorice, but it goes away after you are done spraying. I keep it on all of my tires when I know I'm not going to be using them for a while, because it helps preserve rubber. At the very least I think it would work very well on engine components and tank. I'm going to try it out using your cleaning method very soon. Here's a link to their website below. Keep up the great work & videos! 👍 ballistol.com
Y. D. Sure I have used 2 different types of CRC Silicone sprays including many others but Amsoil Silicone spray is just much better hands down . Someday you must try it and you will see www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/cleaners-and-protectants/silicone-spray/
Hey botajell thanks for the advice. Luckily I jus bought this 8 b 3.0 rtr It has been discontinued and it was the display model i got a great deal on the 8 e rtr had to buy it. So I call horizon since ive yet to really drive it. Because the rear shocks need rebuild because if being display model people dicking with it. Well they jus sent me all 4.0 upgrades for the whole shocks front and rear including the metal tlr 4.0 shock caps from the kit and internals ..!!!! . 😀😀😀 Sweetness. .... Will do a update and running video on 4.0 shocks till then. Hey botajell check out my losi 5t. Any more ideas for it let me know thanks man.
rcfreakbenji m it’s great to start out with or for kids or adults that can’t afford the professional race kit like the TLR 3.0 or 4.0 kits. My 11 year old daughter has one and she loved it more then her E word summit and her nitro HPI savage.25. I even drove the Losi RTR Truggy a few times and beat on it for a bit and jumped it and it always just keeps going . That’s awesome and congratulations with your buy !!
Yes only for the electronics but if I ever run out of Amsoil MP or if the only thing that there is to use is WD-40 then I will use it. It works well also for years and years but only on the electronics. I love to use Amsoil Silicone spray! It's some real good shit for everything especially the plastics and rubber!!! If I run out of that then I like the DuPont or CRC or even wd 40 has a Silicone spray that's good to. Hope that helps! I have used hundreds of different types of shit but and that's what worked for me
Man, you go full on cleaning your trucks, mine just go back in the garage covered in dirt and dust, ready for the next run ha ha I only really clean them if they get wet or salt on them. I will wipe the body over so it looks nice for the camera. Fantastic video though man, very thorough. Good shit (0:
AJ Ruiz I have a 4.0 Buggy and Truggy . If your talking about my Truggy with Modified 32 Engine I was using an ERCM EndBleed pipe and a Novarossi 41032 header
AJ Ruiz yes but the guy that makes them is not customer friendly lol ! Meaning he does not get back to people or makes them like he used to! And if he decides to make you one ? It will definitely take a long time for you to get one and you will not have a good experience from that !!!! He’s name is Robin and he can do some nice work if he really wanted to but he has other things going on in his life and he will put you last on his list!! I own 4 of his pipes and I truly can’t believe that lmao 🤣!! I’m probably the only guy in the world that owns 4 that he made for for one customer?? If he would come back or do a batch of pipes again I would definitely get another because that’s how much I like them ! Here is the link www.extremercmods.com/pipes
BOTAJELL dang!! I might end up waiting forever lol... yeah I would say you’re lucky to have four if he’s not into making them anymore... well I guess that’s why I haven’t received a call back yet lol. Thanks I appreciate the info... I would like to pick your brain on some info on nitro engines some time.. again thanks
Wesawess get a air compressor. It’s a must . I would not clean it this way if i didn’t have one?? My cars would be dirty all the time. Go to harbor freight or sears and pick up a 30 gallon or bigger but if you can’t afford it at the moment? You can get a 20 or a 15 gallon! Please do not get a smaller compressor then that because you will waste your money because anything that small will suck ass !! Job will not come out well and be so annoying
Haha! Bro it must be the spray silicone or something ? I still have the stock bearings on my 5T and I got that thing when it first came out. I have a 15 year old LST1 that still has some original bearings. Now when I do a rebuild I completely go over everything and will replace all bearings even if there still good. I just hope that the new ones will be as good as the stock ones. In the past I only replaced what went bad but now I replace stuff just to prevent from possibly having head aches at events.
I still have the same bearings lmao 😂🤣! But someday I will be replacing them because I want to go over everything like a full rebuild of my TLR 4.0 Truggy
Yes most people are , especially new people to the hobby . All my old servos still work today and it’s definitely from using MP and or WD-40 after each wash that’s what displaces the water/moisture off my electronics on my RC’s . I have so many rc’s so I don’t have time to slow down and clean other ways I must do things quick as possible and if a servo goes bad ? I’ll just replace it and or upgrade to a better one . Most of my servos are NOT water 💦 proof today but if I upgrade I’ll try to buy those if the torque and speed are good on them. I only use MP or WD-40 on my electronics !! I do not use it all over my rc ! I use spray silicone for that ! That’s a must do for wheels and plastics
Let me tell you about simple green me and one of my brother truckers got brand new shiney kenworths back in 91 they were light blue with a lighter blue int well we were trucken on some two lane in northern wi when my bud slo down i see his door open and he is standing on the runningboard OUTSIDE OF THE CAB so we get stoped and this guy comes running back to my truck screeming somthing just crashed through his new windshield and its still alive floping around in the bunk lol long story short a wild turkey came through his windshield and it looked like a sene from texas chain saw masacer in his truck do you know we used simple green on that velore in and mattress and all and that shit got every drop of dried blood off of everything and didnt hurt and of the different fabrics lol swear on my mom true story
Fahad Ahmed how are you my NITRO Brother? I hope all is well with you👍🏼! The Silicone spray I like is from AMSOIL and it's called AMSOIL Silicone spray. There are many types of silicone sprays and lots of them are good to use as well but I love the one from Amsoil. It's great for everything.
Thanks brother, one more thing i have around 7 nitro cars... 1- Mugen MBX 6eco with Ninja .21cc 2- kyosho inferno TKI4 with LRP zz.21 ceramic competition Spec. 3- TLR Losi truggy with LRP ZZ .30X 4- Hong Nor Truggy with SH.28 (Red engine). 5- Serpent SRX buggy with LRP .21 square engine. 6- LRP buggy RTR with LRP .25 engine. Losi buggy RTR with .25 engine...
Thank you ! Hey Did you ever get to see the video I did, when my buddy Al and I were wrenching on his DBXL and I also showed a video of yours that was playing in the background on my tv?
BOTAJELL hahaha I JUST watched it bro. btw, my name is Mark and I think you are pretty awesome dude! Love your Videos, a true inspiration! thank you = )
My Videos are supper amature and very cheaply made lol I live in an apartment complex here in Calgary Canada Downtown so it's very hard for me right now to show some good bash videos etc... I'm getting a house in the summer, should have some decent footage at that time lol = ) thanks for the support brother
You do great videos! I suck at videos. Everything I do is threw a phone because I don't know how to use a computer lol! I really love to wrench on things with real breathing Engines like GAS/NITRO RCs, ATVs, cars, Off-road lawn tractors the list goes on and on pretty much anything with a motor I love!!
I love Canada! It's bin a wile since I've bin there . My favorite NITRO head that can Mod a mean NITRO is from there and his name is Neal from (TNS) The NITRO Shop and the man that makes my favorite Tuned Pipes for Nitros is also Canadian and his name is Robin from ERCM Extreme RC Mods and he makes the famous stainless steel End Bleed Pipe. Anyways congrats on your new house and good luck to you with everything !
Wayne Mcintyre I clean all my RCs just like I show in this video!! You must have a good air compressor 20 or 30 gallon and bigger air compressor. I have a 60 gallon but I have used a 30 gallon for years . And you need simple green , water, and lots of Spray Silicone!
Terry Taylor nowadays or in the past?? Because nowadays Rick from RB Mods does my Nitro engine mods . In the past it was AB , ERCM, and TNS and if Neal from TNS ever comes back I will send him more work because I never had a problem with his jobs just like Rick from RB Mods only success
BOTAJELL okay thanks. I’m just looking for a bad ass motor to put in my 8t . I seen you had the LRP .32 in yours and I was just trying to get something bad ass for bashing
Terry Taylor right now I’m running Modified Novarossi 28-8 for the past year and a half. My Modified 32 has not been used in a while but she still can run. Soon I will be sending my 32 X series LRP to Rick at RB Mods to get Modified.
No !! If you have no other Choice? Then yes but don’t do it because it will clean out/remove the grease or oil of the bearing comes with. Your actually better off with 3in1 but but use bearing oil if needed or just try to help make them water and dust resistant as much as possible with good quality silicone spray
Will the GT85 repel dirt and water like a SILICONE spray or is it more like a Penetrating oil? Sometimes I'll test out SILICONE sprays on my work boots to know what works good as far as repelling water and dirt . I like how the Amsoil did. If I get the gy85 I would test it out on my boots but if it's an oil and not something that will dry up like a SILICONE spray then it's not for me to use after every time I run my RCs but maybe great to use if I plan for a long storage?
BOTAJELL i use it every time i finish my race or a practice day. I blow some air with the compressor and then spray the hole car with it and the servos (it doesn't hurt your servos) Here is the link: gt85.co.uk/gt85-original/
