Home made nitro cleaner.

[mxnoah418]

I use simple green, denatured achohol, and wd-40. simple green to denatured achohol=1 part to 4, and put a good amount of wd-40 in there to prevent rust. well thats what has worked for me.... if anyone has any better ways, please let me know!
thanks
noah

[spackman]

just straight denatured alcohol works for me but it getsw kind of pricey

[TMAXX JUNKIES]

I use break cleaner for cars about 2.50 a can and removes everything dirt oil and has no effect on the chasis or parts .

[mxnoah418]

does it leave everything dull or does it make everything shiny?:)

[TMAXX JUNKIES]

Looks good as new great stuff!!it also is high pressure so you do not need to disassemble the car every time to clean it

[Fiero_Man_121]

that "Nitro Force" stuff the sell at hobby shops is essentially brake cleaner under pressure, so simple solution- by brake cleaner!

[Philderbeast]

I use a air compressor and ball valve if she is not covered in gunk. If she is just nasty I use brake cleaner and then air to be sure I get it all.

[mxnoah418]

yea i use a air compresser also.thanks guys. im hopeing we helpedsome noobs out here.haha

[boone722]

Air compressor is a great addition to any RC set-up.I have used Extreme Nitro cleaner from (Wildcat) works real well.Also it's non flammable,biodegradable.About 3.00 at my LHS.I don't use it anymore but still make a good all around cleaner for my electrics. :)

[mxnoah418]

ya thanks for the advice. i tried the brake and carb cleaner and they smell bad so ill stick with my homemade stuff for now.

[Steve.M]

I have also heard that break cleaner is good for taking paint off of RC bodys.... anyone tried that ?

[acidburn_2001]

brake clean does affect some types of rubber...just a heads up to those who use it (I do) I have noticed that the rubber on some tires will "swell" a bit where it been splashed with brake clean. not sure if it's a good thing or not but just an observation

[Daveo]

I have also heard that break cleaner is good for taking paint off of RC bodys.... anyone tried that ?


Not brake cleaner, brake fluid. It is extremely detergent and will take the paint off of anything. It does have a tendency to dull lexan, but it works very well.