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Negative on that. I had the uni,redneck dual filtration and a outer wears and dust still got in
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No reason why it wouldnt work just fine. We use paper filters in our vehicles every day, and rain doesn't ruin them.
I think that was the filter oil you were using wasnt proper for the filter, but theres 0 harm in trying out the paper filter.
I've been running one on my L5B. 
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Prefect thanks @crucialRC 
how old is that one? How do you clean it and I see the paper isn't as crisp as it when it was new. And @Seandonato73 your probably right I just haven't ordered any new oil yet ?
how old is that one? How do you clean it and I see the paper isn't as crisp as it when it was new. And @Seandonato73 your probably right I just haven't ordered any new oil yet ?
buzzkill
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use a surgical mask !! lmfao GREAT filtration and no Viruses
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?A season. I only do a clean once a season and this would be the 1st cleaning.Prefect thanks @crucialRC
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@crucialRC that filter seems to do a fine job then if thats the case. Im curious how to run a redneck on it. Would I oil the redneck? I just wouldn't want the oil pulling onto the paper element and ruining it
buzzkill
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Dirt bike filters are made like that , oil them all the time
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Dirtbikes have foam only filters. Im mixing foam with paper here
I had a redneck for it when I bought it but wasn't a fan of it so just used the outerwears
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Hm. Since the pj1 filter oil didn't work that well. What filter oil is good and tacky? Its a shame because even ddm sells pj1
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I just read that I must SATURATE the filter and squeeze out excess...yea i wasn't doing that I was treating it like paint and getting even coverage..and pj1 does tack up well once out of the can
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I use motul, more so because it was on sale when I ran out of whatever I had before. It's like molasses in January.
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+ it SMELLS way better !
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I skipped the paper filter for now and bought some maxima air filter oil. Alot tackier than the pj1
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If your going to use a paper air filter it has to be in dry conditions or be made from a Hydrophobic material. Also you need to know what micron it filters down too and its characteristics when it starts to block. A membrane/paper filter will clog a lot quicker than a foam filter because it will have considerably less surface area.
I happen to work in the filtration business, I fix the machines that make filters.
I would stick with a foam filter, triple layered if you can.
I happen to work in the filtration business, I fix the machines that make filters.
I would stick with a foam filter, triple layered if you can.
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We'd like to thank the forum members that have reached out to our engineers with product questions.
Spyder high performance RC air filters utilize a highly advanced, fully synthetic, nanofiber media design that offers outstanding engine protection as well as a very high level of permeability/airflow. We do not manufacture paper air filters.
Our filters can be washed at any point in time by soaking in a mild solution of a biodegradable cleaner such as Simple Green. You can let them soak as long as you like. Just rinse thoroughly and allow to dry for a day or two.
Normal maintenance only requires you to blow the accumulated dust off the filter from inside-out and the filter is ready to go, over and over again.
This advanced media does not wear out. It has much higher efficiency/engine protection than any oiled filter product and can stop and hold particles as small as .1 micron. The filters also offer high dust holding capability based on the media area and loft of the fiber structure. When un-pleated, there is a lot of filter media used in these applications! Never oil it!
A pre-filter isn't required for high dust environments as the pores in those products are approximately 125 microns in size. They can help in muddy scenarios by keeping the large or wet debris out of the filter screen.
Spyder high performance RC air filters utilize a highly advanced, fully synthetic, nanofiber media design that offers outstanding engine protection as well as a very high level of permeability/airflow. We do not manufacture paper air filters.
Our filters can be washed at any point in time by soaking in a mild solution of a biodegradable cleaner such as Simple Green. You can let them soak as long as you like. Just rinse thoroughly and allow to dry for a day or two.
Normal maintenance only requires you to blow the accumulated dust off the filter from inside-out and the filter is ready to go, over and over again.
This advanced media does not wear out. It has much higher efficiency/engine protection than any oiled filter product and can stop and hold particles as small as .1 micron. The filters also offer high dust holding capability based on the media area and loft of the fiber structure. When un-pleated, there is a lot of filter media used in these applications! Never oil it!
A pre-filter isn't required for high dust environments as the pores in those products are approximately 125 microns in size. They can help in muddy scenarios by keeping the large or wet debris out of the filter screen.
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Excellent thank you for the information @Spyder Filters I'll be getting one soon