Cleaning BASX Wheels

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Cleaning BASX Wheels Sept 15, 2017 10:31:11 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2017 10:31:11 GMT -7

I did some searching on how to clean my BASX wheels. I found some posts about using a nail file block. Do I clean the entire tread surface or just the edges of the wheels where they ride on the track? The nail file block I have has 4 different grits on it, but I'm nut sure if I should use all 4 grits or not.

Eastman Racing BASX Pro 2x NPWDRL Champion Posts: 370	Cleaning BASX Wheels Sept 15, 2017 10:40:21 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Eastman Racing on Sept 15, 2017 10:40:21 GMT -7 Don't use the real rough grit..i just do the edge where wheels touched the track
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Mr. B Racing See ya! To succeed you will soon learn as I did the importance of a solid foundation in PWD basics. Posts: 523	Cleaning BASX Wheels Sept 15, 2017 10:56:10 GMT -7 Schofield Racing likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. B Racing on Sept 15, 2017 10:56:10 GMT -7 Joel made a video on cleaning wheels. I think it is on his YouTube channel.
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Post by B_Regal Racing on Sept 15, 2017 13:15:16 GMT -7

Its a delicate balance between making those edges smooth and letting the wheels have enough traction so they spin and not slide (without making them out of round). You are trying to remove debris, nicks, and any inconsistencies left over from the wheel being turned. When you figure out what works for you, I guarantee your car will come alive. I'm not sure what nail file block you are using (I do believe different brands give different results depending on how they are used), but I probably would not use #1 or #2 on the edge of a wheel, unless you have a bad nick and there is just no other way to make the car competitive.

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