General Cleaning after dirt runs.

[Vinny]

Hello, I have been bashing in some serious dry red clay dirt recently on my new Rovan LT 450. , Its a blast, but the beast is sooo dirty every time. The first thing i do is remove the body, wash it with car soap and water. then I use high pressure air to clean all the dirt and dust out of the car. I was just curious what solution you guys recomment to actually spray the inside of the car to remove all the dirt, but at the same time to keep it lubricated and cleaned and rust free. Almost like a gun cleaning CLP spray seams good, Does anyone recommend a certain brand or type if spray cleaner for this. I was thinking brake cleaner might be to harsh for everyday cleanings with all the plastic etc. Thank you for your opinions !!! Also any advise to keep the car cleaner in these conditions would be appreciated , thank you !!!

 

[DougStar]

Crucial uses simple green cystal? it's like this active foam ?? ask him about it he even put out a vid?? works a treat

 

[Z.hb71]

I use just a tooth brush n a paint brush.

 

[Seandonato73]

I use a garden hose, purple power and then an air hose to dry it off. Gets clean enough for me to bring in the house. (If indont have purple power I just grab another degreaser and have at it)

 

[Bucky '96]

After a wash with simple green, degreaser, and water i spray over with WD 40 and hang. It mainly serves to displace water so no rust begins in screw heads. Then a proper dry lube at gears, cups and drives. Takes 10 minutes per car tops and they end up looking brand new. ?

 

[RENOV8R]

I just plug the exhaust and a plastic bag over the air filter. Spray with Simple Green and hose it off.

 

[21bangbang]

A very liberal soaking of silicone spray and most dirt wont stick. It works very well for me. Its grass that peeves me off?

 

[Basher5iveT420]

I ceramic coated my 5iveT, maintenance is a breeze now..
Usually all it takes to clean them up is the air compressor at 175psi

For keeping things oiled I use a DRY grease, so far so good ???

 

[Vinny]

Thanks for all the replies. So the simple grean wont ruin the servos ?

 

[crucialRC]

No problems with Simple Green. I've heard Purple Power can be harsh on aluminum parts but if Sean says it's all good so it must be. I've cleaned mine with only SG. If I'm doing a deep wash I remove the radio tray and engine and get at it. If just a good clean after a race or bash with sticky dirt I go the SG foaming crystals. I still cant believe how good the stuff works.

 

[Striikar]

That simple green foaming spray is amazing!!.. It works on aluminum very well. Be very careful on getting it on jewelry or items that are plated or of questionable quality.?
It will eat low quality plated items paint off. I would test a little section of colored parts first.
Better safe then sorry.?

 

[Seandonato73]

Gotta be a bit careful with the purple power, it can etch aluminum if you let it sit too long. It's more of a hose off, spray down w/PP wait a min or two and give off again. Works for me ymmv

 

[Bucky '96]

That simple green foaming spray is amazing!!.. It works on aluminum very well. Be very careful on getting it on jewelry or items that are plated or of questionable quality.?
It will eat low quality plated items paint off. I would test a little section of colored parts first.
Better safe then sorry.?

Well if it deanotizes painted aluminum that's a bonus!! ??

 

[alpine4]

I need to clean my truck, ran through some mud and dusty as hell. I did get some simple green crystal foam, not here yet. Do I need cover the exhaust and carb with plastic bag I hear I can hose it down with hose too. I assume I need to cover the motor if do this? I have spektrum servos which are water resistant those need to be covered? Or can I hose the whole thing down.

 

[DougStar]

I have hosed down my L5B but was more gentle round the radio tray ??

 

[alpine4]

I have hosed down my L5B but was more gentle round the radio tray ??

Do you use the hose or power washer?

 

[DougStar]

I just used a regular hose??
A compressor or blower after to dry off??

 

[crucialRC]

And remember to oil your bearings after the bath.

 

[jkoppk]

Just got this to dry my 2 after washing,definitely the best way to dry and to just clean them up after a dry day run.