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Savage2007
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 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject: Savage cleaning |
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Hey guys,
took the Savage out for some mud bashing today was a blast. How do you guys clean your savages especially your mud caked savages. I have mud in every crevice. Dont think I can just hose her down with the electronics in there. i have used some water and a tooth brush and blown her off with the compresser but didnt put a dent in the mud.
what do you guys suggest? |
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Savage2007
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| Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| any tips? |
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lesclaypool
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:02 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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If it's super bad like yours is, I remove the engine, fuel tank, and pipe, because I'll want to hand scrub those good and be sure to not get dirt etc into the engine/intake. On the engine I plug the carb, the fuel inlet, and the exhaust, then spray the crap out of it with brake clean. With the truck I let it dry, then knock as much as the big stuff off that I can with a semi soft wire brush, tooth brush, and a good stiff paint brush. Then spray the daylights out of it with WD40. Just soak the thing. Then compressed air to blast it all off. WD40 is such an awesome cleaner.  |
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Dcdoode7
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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After tearing it down, I get a bucket of Simple green and water, a tooth brush and a rough sponge. To finish it off, I use nitro clean to get the nooks and crannies.
Water alone really won't do much unfortunately. Nitro and the oil repel it (from what I gather) so you need some sort of detergent to get rid of the oil. That's why I suggest Simple Green. It's the best for cleaning nitro IMO, it's cheap and safe for the environment. |
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SLAYERDUDE
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:53 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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It's called Bash Polish.
And it'll fall off eventually. 
(although it does stick to the duct tape that's holding the body together pretty well)
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SavageSailor
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:24 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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Bash polish?
Google throws up 5.96 million answers which mainly seem to be about Poland & nail polish - any clues as to what it is? |
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Dcdoode7
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:01 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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I think, for some reason.. he was being sarcastic... The mud is the polish and he's saying to not clean it off :P
just a guess though! |
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SLAYERDUDE
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:01 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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Most people call it "dirt" but when it's removed the R/C Gremlins know where you live and have been known to visit the residence resulting in unexplained mishaps with your truck, so I just leave it on there.
(besides I'm too lazy to clean my truck)  |
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SniffinFumes
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:12 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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dan86
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:21 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| SniffinFumes wrote (View Post): |
my suggestion, search this topic is asked about 3x a week
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true story
but, since i'm here, the way I clean mine is a full tear down and inspection. Then i use a pressure washer on the TVP's, and bulkheads, and brake cleaner on the engine and tank. make sure its all dry, then lube/grease anything that needs it and re-assemble.
THEN, and this is THEE most important bit... once you've done ALL that- go get her dirty again!!! |
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messiah1
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| The mud is what's holding my truck together I think... |
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teknik812
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| messiah1 wrote (View Post): | | The mud is what's holding my truck together I think... |
Good answer.
Seriously though, remove the engine/muffler, receiver, and battery. Re-attach your electronics lid.
Spray with a hose thoroughly!
Re-oil all the joints, replace electronics and engine, repeat.
I highly recommend waterproofing your servo's and possibly throwing your receiver into a balloon. Your wet worries will soon go away.
A hose works great. |
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SavageSailor
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| Dcdoode7 wrote (View Post): | I think, for some reason.. he was being sarcastic... The mud is the polish and he's saying to not clean it off :P
just a guess though! |
Having read through it all again I reckon you're on the money!!
Serves me right for er, um, posting in the early hours having consumed 'liberal' quantities of rather pleasant 'grape' juice....... |
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rumpity_z28
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| i actually have takin mine to the car wash haha and hit it with the wand just make sure if you do this you cover the air filter |
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Savage2007
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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wont let me post a pic of her all muddued up, i get this message. Anyone know how I can post a pic?
Sorry, but the maximum filesize for all Attachments is reached. Please contact the Board Administrator if you have questions. |
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Savage2007
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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When u say oil all the joints what oil do I use and what joints, sorry if this a stupid question but want to make sure i lube everything up.
will gun oil work? |
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superem
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| I use denatured alcohol. Seems to work well. |
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messiah1
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| Savage2007 wrote (View Post): | wont let me post a pic of her all muddued up, i get this message. Anyone know how I can post a pic?
Sorry, but the maximum filesize for all Attachments is reached. Please contact the Board Administrator if you have questions. |
Best to post your pics to photobucket or imageshack and then paste the link here. |
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Cadimman
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:33 am Post subject: Re: Savage cleaning |
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| superem wrote (View Post): | | I use denatured alcohol. Seems to work well. |
Where you at? I can't find that. Every couple years I look and can't find it.
I disassemble and use spray nine or simple green to make the plastic look news. Aluminum goes into soapy water. |
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