Early Tamiya Wheels and Acetone

[aconsola]

Thats how I do it soak them in Acetone then soak the rims in Castrol super clean to remove the glue from the wheel it makes them look new good stuff

How does that work with losi wheels? the last set of jrx-2 wheels I tried to use acetone on I wound up getting my fingerprints melted into the surface (I know I should use gloves). Boiling warped another of stock losi wheels. I haven't tried the superclean yet.

[mrlexan]

I just cleaned a set of yellow X2 wheels in acetone over the weekend. I didn't notice anything bad either during or post process.

[bearrickster]

Thats how I do it soak them in Acetone then soak the rims in Castrol super clean to remove the glue from the wheel it makes them look new good stuff

How does that work with losi wheels? the last set of jrx-2 wheels I tried to use acetone on I wound up getting my fingerprints melted into the surface (I know I should use gloves). Boiling warped another of stock losi wheels. I haven't tried the superclean yet.

All I have is Losi's!! those trashed white wheels I got from you look like new thats how I did them

[aconsola]

Thats how I do it soak them in Acetone then soak the rims in Castrol super clean to remove the glue from the wheel it makes them look new good stuff

How does that work with losi wheels? the last set of jrx-2 wheels I tried to use acetone on I wound up getting my fingerprints melted into the surface (I know I should use gloves). Boiling warped another of stock losi wheels. I haven't tried the superclean yet.

All I have is Losi's!! those trashed white wheels I got from you look like new thats how I did them

Nice! I guess I should have a little more patience in the future.
gotta find some superclean.

[bearrickster]

Walmart 6 bucks a Gallon

[highwayracer]

hello All,

There were 2 types of jrx2 wheels. The early versions used a light orange plastic that WILL melt if you soak them in acetone.

Losi later used a different type plastic because the wheels developed small cracks where the bearings go. The cracks were caused by stress and the lube inside the bearings.

The dark orange, white, red, yellow, florescent yellow and clear nylon wheels were made out of the new material.

Regards,
highwayracer

[mrlexan]

That is good to know. Thanks Roger.

[bearrickster]

Yea thanks