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Degreasing Chassis
Hi All,
I had an issue at the weekend that is a new one on me....need some advice please. Picked up a new buggy last week and degreased the chassis using ‘brake cleaner’, as I always do. I fitted the chassis skin but it wouldn’t stick!!!! I warmed up the second skin AND the chassis and it stuck ok, but come the second race on Sunday it peeled off mid-race......... The servo tape under the speedo also failed so i’m wondering whether the previous owner polished (!!) the chassis or.....?! What should I be cleaning the chassis with, petrol, thinners etc.? Thanks for reading. |
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I wash my Nitro Buggy with petrol. Then wash it afterwards with just water to get the residue off
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Better off using isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluid, leaves no residue at all
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If you want it to be 100% clean use preclean you can get it from a car paint supplyer, it's what they use in the bobyshops before paining
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Paraffin is great for degreasing
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Most automotive brake cleaners contain oil to prevent corrosion of the discs. It's not an issue for cars/motorbikes/etc as it evaporates off extremely quickly at normal operating temps.
It can cause an issue on MTBs as temperatures can be much lower. And stickers won't stick either........ I use an oil free electrical contact cleaner. Basically IPA in a spray can. |
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