Can you weather proof savage flux and bullet against sand, water etc?

[karlo888]

Hi all,

 

was wondering if the above can be done or look for one that is already weather proof?
 

thinking of taking them to beaches etc.

 

thanking you all in advance.

[wombat]

Waterproof is no problem, use silicone , balloons, clingfilm and a reciever box, as for sand , imo, it will destroy wheel bearings and everything else it can get into, and salt water will not help unless you are into scrupulous cleaning after every run

[karlo888]

Thanks for the info, guess sand is a no go.

 

i believe my bullet should be waterproof but will research on these 2.

 

with weather we have in UK best to be safe. lol

 

thanks again

Edited February 20, 2024 by karlo888

[ad456m]

I run on beaches a lot with an ECX Torment, Tamiya Wild One, Clodbuster and Kyosho USA-1.
I haven’t lost any parts to major corrosion or salt water. 
 

I treat any electronics that aren’t already waterproof with CorrosionX and that has served me very well. After every run the cars get a good hose down with fresh water to remove any salt and sand and then dry them off and check for any problems before they get stored. Bearings will have a shortened life without question but it’s not instant death by any stretch. 
 

This isn’t a recommendation by any means as it is a lot harder on models than running in dirt etc due to the abrasiveness of sand. 
 

@wombat is on point, sand and salt will get in nearly everywhere it can so a good after run routine is important but I’ve never been too fussy about stripping and cleaning other than a good hose down and oiling where needed. 
 

The only time I’ve suffered big issues with salt is when I’m running in snow and ended up with road/grit salt in the car, that stuff is corrosive as hell.