Like most people, I use a 2" paint brush and toothbrush and blow off with a compressor as well. I used the compressed Nitro Cleaner from the LHS, which worked well, but it was gone after like 1.5 uses. $6 down the drain... I've also heard that brake cleaner has the same effect as the Nitro Cleaner, but you can get that at Wal Mart or an auto parts store for half the cost. I want to get my hands on some denatured alcohol, whatever the hell that is, as I've heard even before this post that it's great at degreasing and safe for electronics. That's a bonus
Where would one get denatured alcohol???
Bottom line jczechjr, don't spray your r/c down with water, and as far as I've heard and read, there is no need to ever lube anything on your r/c aside from greasing the diffs every now and again. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I was thinking about removing the engine and electronics from the frame rinsing off the frame suspension etc. with water.
Rule of thumb - if it's not broken, don't take it apart...