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RC maintenance can be messy; oil and grease often get everywhere. Keep your hands clean with inexpensive, disposable rubber or latex gloves. Keep them in your pit box and on your workbench. Tip by Doug Wilson

You can’t put your vehicle back together if you don’t have all the hardware that you removed to disassemble it. Too often, screws are lost. To avoid this, check out the dollar store for a bowl that has a magnetic …

If you have not yet invested in a good set of hex drivers, you are likely still using the ones that were included with your vehicle. If you would like to get a little more leverage, mount a large pinion …

If you expose your electronics to water, they may not work properly. The next time it happens, try this. Empty a box of uncooked rice into a bowl and bury the waterlogged device in it. Leave it there for a …

You can make your own spiral wrap with fuel tubing, an antenna tube and a sharp hobby knife. Slide the tubing over the antenna and place it on the workbench. Place the knife on the tubing and roll the antenna …

Assembling some RC kits requires the use of self-tapping screws that are installed in hard plastic parts. If you first scrape the screws across a bar of soap, you will have an easier time getting them to thread into the …

When you’ve finished the oatmeal in the pantry, you’ll have a convenient canister to store tires and wheels in. The canister also makes a quick and easy car stand. You can get creative and paint it, or cover it with …

When applying decals, avoid touching the adhesive side with your fingers. The oils in your skin can prevent the decals from adhering properly. Use the tip of a hobby knife to lift the decal off its backing. This will also …

If you run electric vehicles, you probably have several battery packs to keep track of, and you want to be sure that the pack you just installed is charged. Wrap a rubber band around your packs. When you remove a …

Exhaust coupler springs are small, yet strong. If you slip when connecting one of these tiny springs you could end up launching it into oblivion. Wire can be used to connect the pipe to the header. Florist wire, 22ga., is …

Window frame decals can be a time saver and will quickly add details to your freshly painted body. However, if you’ve noticed, the clear part of the window can end up with bubbles under the decal. An easy fix is …

Your temp gun is a critical tool whether bashing or racing your nitro vehicle. Having it readily available helps keep your engine running at its best. Use Heavy-duty Velcro fastener to keep your temp gun conveniently located on the back …

When working with Lexan to make a spoiler or body panel it’s often helpful to be able to score it to make a crisp, clean bend. A gentle score with a hobby knife can work but the seam is then …

Remember marble bags? They are little cloth pouches for storing marbles with a drawstring to keep them closed. That same concept works well for a transmitter bag as long as you have someone who knows how to sew. Your transmitter …

Craft stores are great sources for ideas. Adhesive backed foam sheets are ideal for providing a more secure fit for your RC body. Cut a circle a little larger than the top of the body post and slice an X …