RC wax.....

[Rustler]

Does anybody know if there is a co. that makes wax for RC bodys, and if not is there anything else I can use, and since the tires on RC'S are made out of real rubber shoun't I be able to use the tire wax that I use on my Ford?

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[ChazMan]

I'm not sure if any R/C companys right off hand that make any. I'm pretty sure there are some that do though. But what works really well is STP car wax. It comes in a tan bottle and is pretty good stuff.

ChazMan

~I don't know everything. But I know one thing for sure!: R/C Car racing is the funnest!~

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[BobHastings]

Treatment Products Ltd. makes a line of products called "The Final Detail;" one is a spray on Lexan polish that adds a nice gloss, they also have a model paste wax that comes in a 1oz. container. Both work well on RC stuff- just be careful around your decals. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/cool.gif

[Rustler]

What about the tire wax?

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I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.- T-Maxx

[SteveP]

Rustler - If you want your tires to look brand new, clean them well with soap and water, then spray them down with WD-40 once they're dry. It makes the tires look like they just came out of the package.

[Rustler]

Thanks steve!

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I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.- T-Maxx

[Bill]

Bolink makes a lexan car wax called 50MPH+,
They sell it in a kit with a cloth and a small bottle of rubbing compound to polish out small scratches.
It works pretty good but wont take off the really heavy battle scars.

[crusty]

paragon slipstream was avalable in the early 90's but I don't know if it is still produced http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/confused.gif

[rims']

use the black magic stuff from autozone

[SteveP]

Moving to paint and bodies section.

[ammoace]

Ok, I'm stumped at why you would want to wax a lexan car body. It isn't like the clear coat is going to get ruined or that the body is going to rust and it already shines do to the high gloss of the Lexan.
Jerry

[Crazy Canuck]

It probably stops the decals from coming off, like a clearcoat.

[TSR6]

I use Novus Plastic Polish. It is made to use on Lexan windshields for real racecars. It is a polish/small scratch remover. It works fairly well, and has 3 different compounds. #1 Polish, #2 Polish & light scratch remover, and #3 Scratch remover. I also use Mirror Glaze. It is a plastic polish that works as well, or better than novus, but it doesnt remove the scratches as well.

BTW - it wont remove the scratchs from when you hit stuff really hard... just small wall scratches.. and maybe tire donuts... or two..

[BrahmaBullSQ]

autographics of california's slick stuff... it's formulated for real size cars from the Wax Shop and gives the car a little more aerodynamics... though i'm skeptical if it works at rc speeds.

but i use it. you spary it on and wipe in circles with a cloth and then wipe it off. it shines beautifully.

[HauntedMyst]

Turtle Wax Emerald Series Liquid Wax works great for shining up the bodies.

Handy tip: If you are painting a body without over spray film, coat the body with wax leaving it hazey, then spray, then wipe off the wax and the over spray goes with the rag.

[TSR6]

make sure the paint is dry before wiping it off though :eek: