astolk 1 Posted April 11, 2015 Finally got my hands on a boomerang good condition but very dirty...you guys got any tips how to strip and clean the boomerang? Thx for suggestions Greets bram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pizzachaude 130 Posted April 11, 2015 Strip it down to every last screw. Clean all parts using soap and toothbrush, rinse well. Inspect all parts carefully for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary. Put it all back together and voila. Boomerangs are excellent runners by the way, and the front and rear suspension arms are the Boomerang's weak spot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted April 11, 2015 What he said. How dirty? post some pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astolk 1 Posted April 11, 2015 Thx pizza... So a complete strip it is... Thx pics will follow... Greets bram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1723 Posted April 12, 2015 I agree with Pizzachaude except from the line about the front and rear arms. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RcMadness74 24 Posted April 21, 2015 Anyone try tossing the bits into the dishwasher? Not sure how hot it gets or if the ABS would suffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted April 21, 2015 Anyone try tossing the bits into the dishwasher? Not sure how hot it gets or if the ABS would suffer. I've put stuff in the dishwasher before, but usually remove them after 30/45 mins rather than leave them for the full cycle. I prefer to clean parts by hand if I can though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astolk 1 Posted April 21, 2015 Hey wez i used WD-40 works perfectly get really clean and don't have any negative effects on the body and parts...cheers bram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1723 Posted April 21, 2015 WD-40? Nuuuuu........ Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astolk 1 Posted April 21, 2015 No? Works good tough what do you suggest max? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1723 Posted April 22, 2015 Water Displacement 40 is not a lube oil but, as the name suggest, an anti water product with cherosene.It was made by U.S. Army in the sixties for the underground nuclear lauch sites manteinance.It is aggressive with plastic and ruins the rubber. I suggest to use a delicate degreaser, the dish soap and an old toothbrush.Also the dishwasher soap is agressive and can ruin the parts.Usually I use the dishsoap for the plastic parts.The inner gearboxes often are full of grease so I use the degreaser and then the dishsoap.For metal parts I use nitro solvent and then the dishsoap but the metal is more robust than the plastic.For all of these cleanings I use the old toothbrush.The result is excellent.Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted April 22, 2015 i dont know if you can get it where you are but simple green works wonders on just about anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astolk 1 Posted April 22, 2015 Thx for the feedback... Cheers bram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites