dirty tanks
06-14-2009, 01:54 PM
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dirty tanks
hey i was wondering how you guys wash your tanksand your trucks???
do you guys use dish soap and water?? or them pricey cleaners you get from your LHS??
now i know youre suppose to watchout for the electronics...so i stay away from them with the water...but is there other options?? ihear simple green...i evenhear of brake cleaner...is that true???
let me know...thnks!-Chris
06-14-2009, 02:37 PM
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RE: dirty tanks
When I tear down my truck I put all the parts in dish soap and hot water. I use a small scrub brush. When I was the tank I dry it off and leave it to dry for a while.
06-15-2009, 01:24 AM
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RE: dirty tanks
Soap and water is fine. Just try not to get it on your bearings, and let the tank dry out before using it again. And of course, keep it away from your electronics.
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06-15-2009, 10:02 AM
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RE: dirty tanks
I get the worst dirt off with Simple Green, let it soak a bit, then blow it off with compressed air....I've found Simple Green works better than nitro "cleaner"....The Team Orion stuff I bough sucks.....and at $9 a can I can buy 3 big refill bottles of SG....
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RE: dirty tanks
The Odonal (pink cleaner) works really well and you dont use near as much.
As for the fuel tank and engines I use CRC Brake Clean you can get it from wall mart. Just make sure you take the o ring off the tank lid as it will cause it to swell up. I use the straw and spray it in from the fuel outlet. That way it back flows the stone or sintered metal filter in the tank.
As for the fuel tank and engines I use CRC Brake Clean you can get it from wall mart. Just make sure you take the o ring off the tank lid as it will cause it to swell up. I use the straw and spray it in from the fuel outlet. That way it back flows the stone or sintered metal filter in the tank.
