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Old 03-14-2017 | 11:00 AM
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Default Reminder that Waterproof electronics does not mean rust proof everything else.

As I was taking my blackout XBE apart, I noticed little rust spots on the screws and several metal pieces. Just wanted to remind everyone that while these have waterproof electronics, they need to be dried/cleaned/oiled/maintained after driving in wet conditions. I let mine sit for 2 weeks before cleaning and didn't dry it out... Here's what I found on the motor pinion gear. No real damage and just took a little brushing and oil to clean up, but now I know to blow the motor out with compressed air after getting it wet.

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