Air Compressor? Cleaning Cars?

[Patrick]

You guys clean your cars?

[JERRY2KONE]

Well being a mechanic a compressor is a must. Sears has a very nice 30gallon stand up roller on sale for about $269. It is great for just about anything you might want a compressor for and it is not too big. I have tons of air tools for doing all kinds of work around the house. Having one for your RC is deffinitely a plus. It is a good idea to make sure that you have some kind of dryer/filter system installed to keep from getting too much moisture in your electronics. Brake cleaner works fine for me, and I also use electrical contact cleaner as well sometimes, but my trucks are 100% metal construction. No plastic and very limited rubber (boots). There is no substitute for good old rags and elbow grease when it comes to cleaning our toys. No magic bullets that I know of. Besides it is good practice taking your trucks apart from time to time to clean them up, and make sure there are no hidden issues arrising. Lets face it these are not maintenance free toys by any sense of the imagination. If you want to look good you have to work for it. Have fun cleaning up.

Originally Posted by Patrick

You guys clean your cars?

That's funny, because the last roller I bought had a thick layer of nitro muck on it. I just tossed it into the dishwasher and all better.

Definitely gotta get a air compressor, and some simple green.

[aqwut]

Originally Posted by bluonyx

That's funny, because the last roller I bought had a thick layer of nitro muck on it. I just tossed it into the dishwasher and all better.

Definitely gotta get a air compressor, and some simple green.

Amen to Simple Green!!!!

Love my air compressor too - runs my air tools and the sandblaster. My fav cleaning formula - I add 15-20% denat alcohol to Simple Green. That seems to boost its crud cutting power.