Manta ray restoration

[RobS1976]

Here's my original Manta Ray. It's been like this for a couple of years now.

I'm hoping to find some time over the next few weeks to get it cleaned and sorted, see what bits I need, etc.

Has anyone got any tips for cleaning all the old muck and grease off? Maybe a good cleaning product or degreaser to use? It's going to be used for fun and bashing, so I'm not aiming to get it perfect: It's only going to get dirty again

 

[chickenman242tk]

simple green works best on plastics and wont damage it , for the gear I use automotive degreaser and a toothbrush for best results and rinse with water.

if the wife isn't looking the plastics can go for a run in the dishwasher , saves the scrubbing lol

[RobS1976]

Thanks, I'll give that a try. My first attempt with cheap washing up liquid didn't go so well.

Wife's away this afternoon, not back till tomorrow night, I might get away with using the dishwasher haha.

[Percymon]

Fairy liquid and an old toothbrush, for really greasy areas then I've found carburetter cleaner very good (and engine degreaser).

My first purchase 6 years ago was a used Manta Ray, that got me into so much trouble lol!   85% of a Manta Ray chassis landed with me this morning, so looks like i'll be rebuilding in parallel with you

[RobS1976]

I've been looking at some of your builds/restorations, looking forward to seeing your progress. I'll have to get pictures and update everyone with how mine goes

[Percymon]

4 minutes ago, RobS1976 said:

I've been looking at some of your builds/restorations, looking forward to seeing your progress. I'll have to get pictures and update everyone with how mine goes

Please do - there is also 'the builds' section if you want to document the resto/rebuild , and good luck - it'll be nice to restore something you've owned for a long time

I'm hoping for a parts bin rebuild, ie  ''do I have enough parts lying around that I don't need to buy anything ?'' ;  although its so tempting to add to cart all new shiny plastics lol !

[Wez-li]

My favourite buggy, feel free to get a build thread started