cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plastic

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Re: cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plasti

Post by TRX-1-3 »

Chiming in,

I found that Purple Power, formerly known as Castrol Super Purple, dilluted to at least 50/50 and a good stiff bristled nylon brush does the job. For the hard to reach suspension pin holes and even blind screw holes, I used pipe cleaners, doubled or tripled on themselves depending on hole diameter. Cleans but doesn't whiten. Wear gloves, rinse parts really well.

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Re: cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plasti

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anodizing is done in batches and like dyeing easter eggs, the length of time and strength of dye bath will lead to color variation. The factory did a decent job with matching batches, but you see this pretty commonly.

for white parts, and anything NOT aluminum, Simple Green soaked overnight works awesome. Then a small toothbrush and pipe cleaners to get to all the nooks and crannies,soak, scrub, dip and soak, repeat until nice and clean, then flush with clean water.

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Re: cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plasti

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Heck, that chassis is in better shape than my weekly racer! Amazing how awesome things get with a little cleaner and elbow grease.
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Re: cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plasti

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PlastiZapCA+ wrote:That's a nice car. After reading through the CE manual I find myself really wanting one now. Guess I'll have to start hunting e-Bay again. Sometimes I think I should stay away from this place. :mrgreen:
thank you, ill upload more pics once i try to clean the white parts

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Re: cleaned the rc10, just need ideas on cleaning the plasti

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thanks for all the replies and answers!!, ill upload more pics once i get the parts cleaned better

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