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So title says pretty much everything.


I have been using wd40 for 2-3 times, but have ti be careful cause of servos...


Spray, let it stay, and spray off with air.


Works pretty well but once again, don't wanna get it into electronics. Plus it has weird smell of wd40


I have heard people are using Simple Green. Any way to get it at wall mart?


Is it safe to spray full car (not the motor, duhh) and then spray off the dust?


Thanks
 
I use Pink Spray degreaser from local hobby shop, any good spray degreaser should do with an air comressor. Just don't spray at the battery box seam and steer away from servos...(pun intended;))
 
Obeast44 said:
I use simple green and an air compressor, then a liberal coating of WD40.
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Hey Obeast what parts get sprayed down with wd40 after cleaning, and does it leave an oily residue on the parts afterwards? Or does it dry up without leaving a film that can attract more dirt? Im just curious cause ive been wanting to use it on my truck to keep the moving parts lubricated....Thanks... :)
 
lightning73 said:
Hey Obeast what parts get sprayed down with wd40 after cleaning, and does it leave an oily residue on the parts afterwards? Or does it dry up without leaving a film that can attract more dirt? Im just curious cause ive been wanting to use it on my truck to keep the moving parts lubricated....Thanks... :)
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Just my .02....WD40 works but dry lube works well and attracts no dirt...I use one called 'Dry Ice' on all my RC joints, CVD's berings, etc...


http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXLYX6&P=8
 
I usually tear down the vehicle and detail it. Gives me a chance to check on the bearings and look for any damage that may have occurred during the run.
 
Deluge said:
I usually tear down the vehicle and detail it. Gives me a chance to check on the bearings and look for any damage that may have occurred during the run.
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I expected someone to say that. I do that too but twi a month or so.


But tearing everything apart every day or other is pain in the @$$
 
I use furniture polish instead of wd40. it is basically lemon oil instad of fish oil (neither being a good lubricant). spray the car with a degreaser of some sort to clean it. I even use water to rinse before the air, I just stay away from electronics and bearings... that said water doesn't hurt electronics unless power is supplied...


after cleaning spray all bearings with brake cleaner. it evaporates fast and helps remove the water. then spray all the bearings with liquid wrench. it's a lubricant and inhibits rusting.


the furniture polish and a brush makes all the plastic look new and smells good while you do it... if you are like me and use the kitchen table cuz your shop is a disaster most of the time (and a dungeon being too dark) then you want a good smell so the women don't complain... ;)
 
pipeous said:
I use furniture polish instead of wd40. it is basically lemon oil instad of fish oil (neither being a good lubricant). spray the car with a degreaser of some sort to clean it. I even use water to rinse before the air, I just stay away from electronics and bearings... that said water doesn't hurt electronics unless power is supplied...
after cleaning spray all bearings with brake cleaner. it evaporates fast and helps remove the water. then spray all the bearings with liquid wrench. it's a lubricant and inhibits rusting.


the furniture polish and a brush makes all the plastic look new and smells good while you do it... if you are like me and use the kitchen table cuz your shop is a disaster most of the time (and a dungeon being too dark) then you want a good smell so the women don't complain... ;)
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That's a very good tip, I'm gonna try that out.
 
I'm an auto detailer with a ton of tools and chemicals. one thing that wd40 is good for is soaking your tires before a muddy run so the dirt doesn't stick, though I prefer using my tires dressing. it smells good... juicy fruit :D . I sprayed that on the arms and such before too. it works but they look shiny.


the furniture polish idea goes to now retired Roger Brown of Racetech Hobbies (sold the business this year). I was young and in his store while he was cleaning his body with the polish, even the windows. and it works good. his store had a nice lemon smell. one of those tips that stuck with me. I started using it to clean the plastic arms and such and it worked a charm. a little on a toothbrush goes a long way
 
pipeous said:
I'm an auto detailer with a ton of tools and chemicals. one thing that wd40 is good for is soaking your tires before a muddy run so the dirt doesn't stick, though I prefer using my tires dressing. it smells good... juicy fruit :D . I sprayed that on the arms and such before too. it works but they look shiny.
the furniture polish idea goes to now retired Roger Brown of Racetech Hobbies (sold the business this year). I was young and in his store while he was cleaning his body with the polish, even the windows. and it works good. his store had a nice lemon smell. one of those tips that stuck with me. I started using it to clean the plastic arms and such and it worked a charm. a little on a toothbrush goes a long way
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I clean my body with soap.......in the shower! But them again I don't have my own furniture store! :) Ok I knew you couldnt resist cuz your a detailer like me. Only I go by "Automotive Astethic Restoration Professional". You and me we got the good stuff! Usaully I use Sprayway glass cleaner for wiping dirt off, and concentrated soap/water to presoak, then compressed air to blow it off, then wd40 soak, then blow it off again. And I have all kinds of brushes and chemicals to get into the "femunda" parts so nothing gets missed.
 
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