Tips for keeping the trucks clean

[OldSoldier]

Has anyone come up with some good ideas about how to keep a monster truck clean (or at least cleaner). I have seen some trucks that have a lexan shield on the bottom to keep dirt out. Has anyone done this on a E/T-Maxx? I just built a brushless E-Maxx that I'm calling SoldierMaxx. Now that I've spent so much time building it (with the new Fastlane Machine -FLM- chassis and T-Bonz CVDs) I don't want to dirty it up again. My original E-Maxx was pretty dirty when I dissassembled it to build SoldierMaxx. Any ideas welcome.

OldSoldier

[Nick]

Spraying WD40 on some parts, like the chassis and arms, is a good way to stop dirt from sticking to it.

[Mike.L]

lol i've noticed that is helps the dirt stick better lol, really, on more of dust gravel and sand. but its the best thing to clean it with.

but dont feel like doing that all the time COMPRESSED AIR works magic also:)

[squeeforever]

Yea, about 135 PSI always does the trick :D.

[BrianG]

You can get a fairly cheap 2 gallon air compressor for about $50-$75 on ebay. It will be the oiless type for that price, so it's looud, but it sure beats trying to use canned air (at $4 a pop), or passing out from blowing on it. :005:

[HotnCold]

Originally Posted by BrianG

passing out from blowing on it. :005:

Now thats funny:027: :027:

[OldSoldier]

Thanks for the tips. I'm also thinking of trying clear packing tape on the bottom to help keep the dirt out. I was walking the store floor at Target yesterday looking for something that might help when the idea hit me. I'll let you know how it goes.

I've also found that paint brushes are good for brushing dirt off the trucks.

The other idea I had was cutting some of that blue tarp you can get at home depot to cover the bottom sections, but I cant think of a good way to attach it. Since the blue tarp stuff is slippery, it may even help when bottoming out going over the rough stuff. I already have the RPM skid plate covers and shock sox made from balloons. Thats probably as good as it gets.

OldSoldier

you could just leave it on the shelf :032:

[aqwut]

I use compressed air too.... after every use.. I set it to 150 psi... and it is pretty clean... .. removes grease and everything...

[OldSoldier]

wow! I didn't know compressed air would even blow off crease or oil! Just got my bonus check...may have to stop by Harbor Freight Tools on the way home :018:
OldSoldier

or use my strageity and take the elctronics off and dip it in a tub of water

[squeeforever]

Sounds like begging for rusty parts. Not to mention the greases and oils you want would be washed away! Like inside the bearings...A little lube is smart..

[Mike.L]

squee i dont rewally see any problem in that unless, e-maxxdriver doesn't dry, it and re-lube everything that needs to be lubed. (WD-40), (diff oil)

[squeeforever]

That would require a good bit of work...Might as well just clean it while its down doing that I would think...Anyway, that would be kinda tiresome if you do it after every run...That is what were talking about here...

[Mike.L]

ya your right, for a nice clean look for once and a while is fine. but i guess the easiest and labour free way to clean your truck is to pump up some air in the compressor and spray away!