Soooo crazy you posted this video haha. I've been searching the web on how to do this. So far, this video makes more sense to me. I didn't wanna make the mistake of using any kind of abrasives or polish that stains the plastic. Thx Boone!
Awesome video Boone, I am a slot head my self . I am a huge collector and I have Carrera track but also have the original 1/ 32 scale track from AURORA. Witch needs to be polished. I use the Flitz and actually sell the product. My dad started the company 45 years ago. Thanks so much for your business. Keep it in the slot my friend.
Thanks Boone. I may be a HO guy who used AFX track to build my raceway, but I’m sure those products will be beneficial to the life of my track. Always learning from you brotha. 😎🤙
Thanks bud, yes they can be used on HO as well. It’s just a bit different when it comes to the rail. I use a piece of very fine sandpaper to lightly kiss the exposed area .
Thanks Andy, yes the cars ran pretty good , I found out I need to make a few adjustments on the track surface since it’s not laying down quite right in some areas. But that’s a minimal adjustment. Just happy it’s running 😂
An additional tip that is helpful is by putting a little bit of three-in-one oil like just a drop or even WD-40 oh, just a drop on the brushes of a car you can then run the car around the track and that will also help get even protection on the rails. I've been doing that for decades and it works really really well
I have had slot cars since I was 6 Eldon set 6 volt then thunder jets .I used to use Hight Karate after shave that I got for Christmas to clean my track.I be thinking about building a Zamboney type car to clean the track like the ones they make for model railroads .Now I have SCX I love it .Good information. Do one on how repair the guns or the best ones you can get.
gday boone great info mate and works great ...the deal with me though is 400 plus pieces of track lol i got to find a solution so that i can put a whole stack a track in a bath solution at one time and let some sorta chemical process take place to renew the rails ... i dont fancy rubbing 400 pieces of track with me poor old thumb lol ...if i find a work around ill let ya know .... hey just thought of something real quick ...set up a dedicated slow moving chassis that i can put on the rack with self filling chemical that can be left to slowly go around and around (slower speed so dont fall off) and just let it run for a day or so with a self wetting fibrous agent under the car touching the rails ..i like that better than rubbing 400 plus pieces of track ... im onto it
Really enjoyed these bits one only learns from experience. Have you considered doing a vid on power taps? (You answered that THX) I recently picked up a few control units I'm going to play with (Minus the Power source) to use for taps. Another channel recommended a power tap every 8 sections of track and or before a digital section.
Thanks Drew , yep power taps are next. I like to put power taps just before my digital pieces of track and I like to run them every 10 to 15 feet of track .
Thank you Boone!! I'm looking for another reason of a problem on my track. I use a digital Lange Changer (SSD), but often the flipper changes lanes without pressing the trigger. Do you have any idea what that could be? Greeting from Germany, Rolf
Thank you Rolf , a lot of times the digital flippers will do this do to a drop in electric voltage in your track. And sometimes it just the slot car ghost playing with your head 😂.. but most the time it’s the voltage. My next video I’m going to be putting up on my RUclips channel is about electrical jumpers for the track. That might be the answer for your issue.
I bought a used track and many of the connectors metal contact between the track. Around ten of them are falling apart. Looking at it, It looks like they are insertable then small crimp to keep it in place. I need to know what it is called so I can find then order them. I don't want to make them if I can just order them.
merci pour c est esplication je nettoie mes voie de la meme maniere et pour ameliorer le contact je met un produit electrique qui ameliore les contact et pour la rouille j utilise une dremel ce qui fait moin s de degats bonne annee2023
I wouldn’t use that. It’s full of silicone. And it will dry out the plastic track over time. Plus it will make the surface like driving on ice . Your cars will not have any traction
@@eduardomalcom2228 no problem buddy. Silicone is nasty stuff for a track. There are other products on the market that will refresh the color of the plastic that are water based. If you stop by an automotive supply store, they should have a good assortment of different products that will work.
Soooo crazy you posted this video haha. I've been searching the web on how to do this. So far, this video makes more sense to me. I didn't wanna make the mistake of using any kind of abrasives or polish that stains the plastic. Thx Boone!
Very cool, it’s been one of those videos that I have needed to do. I’m glad it helped. Thanks buddy
Awesome video Boone, I am a slot head my self . I am a huge collector and I have Carrera track but also have the original 1/ 32 scale track from AURORA. Witch needs to be polished. I use the Flitz and actually sell the product. My dad started the company 45 years ago. Thanks so much for your business. Keep it in the slot my friend.
Thank you
Thanks Boone. I may be a HO guy who used AFX track to build my raceway, but I’m sure those products will be beneficial to the life of my track. Always learning from you brotha. 😎🤙
Thanks bud, yes they can be used on HO as well. It’s just a bit different when it comes to the rail. I use a piece of very fine sandpaper to lightly kiss the exposed area .
Great video Boone, car ran well. Looking forward to the next one already lol 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Andy, yes the cars ran pretty good , I found out I need to make a few adjustments on the track surface since it’s not laying down quite right in some areas. But that’s a minimal adjustment. Just happy it’s running 😂
An additional tip that is helpful is by putting a little bit of three-in-one oil like just a drop or even WD-40 oh, just a drop on the brushes of a car you can then run the car around the track and that will also help get even protection on the rails. I've been doing that for decades and it works really really well
Very nice 👍 thanks Derek
Thanks Boone . … very helpful 👍👏
Thanks 😊
I have had slot cars since I was 6 Eldon set 6 volt then thunder jets .I used to use Hight Karate after shave that I got for Christmas to clean my track.I be thinking about building a Zamboney type car to clean the track like the ones they make for model railroads .Now I have SCX I love it .Good information. Do one on how repair the guns or the best ones you can get.
Very cool, a video on controllers would be a good idea 👍. Thanks 😊
Great choice in polish!
Thank you very much 😂, love your product
Nice. Thanks for sharing this information
Your welcome and thank you for watching my videos
gday boone great info mate and works great ...the deal with me though is 400 plus pieces of track lol i got to find a solution so that i can put a whole stack a track in a bath solution at one time and let some sorta chemical process take place to renew the rails ... i dont fancy rubbing 400 pieces of track with me poor old thumb lol ...if i find a work around ill let ya know .... hey just thought of something real quick ...set up a dedicated slow moving chassis that i can put on the rack with self filling chemical that can be left to slowly go around and around (slower speed so dont fall off) and just let it run for a day or so with a self wetting fibrous agent under the car touching the rails ..i like that better than rubbing 400 plus pieces of track ... im onto it
😂, 400 plus pieces is a lot … makes my hands cramp just thinking about it 😂… I think your car idea is a winner… thanks buddy
Great video B 👍
Thanks buddy
Really enjoyed these bits one only learns from experience. Have you considered doing a vid on power taps? (You answered that THX) I recently picked up a few control units I'm going to play with (Minus the Power source) to use for taps. Another channel recommended a power tap every 8 sections of track and or before a digital section.
Thanks Drew , yep power taps are next. I like to put power taps just before my digital pieces of track and I like to run them every 10 to 15 feet of track .
Thank you Boone!! I'm looking for another reason of a problem on my track. I use a digital Lange Changer (SSD), but often the flipper changes lanes without pressing the trigger. Do you have any idea what that could be? Greeting from Germany, Rolf
Thank you Rolf , a lot of times the digital flippers will do this do to a drop in electric voltage in your track. And sometimes it just the slot car ghost playing with your head 😂.. but most the time it’s the voltage. My next video I’m going to be putting up on my RUclips channel is about electrical jumpers for the track. That might be the answer for your issue.
@@BoonesSlotCarGarage hey, wow, I can't wait for your Video! thanks a lot.
@@MrRolf2106 thanks buddy, I should have it up on my channel by the end of the weekend
I bought a used track and many of the connectors metal contact between the track. Around ten of them are falling apart. Looking at it, It looks like they are insertable then small crimp to keep it in place. I need to know what it is called so I can find then order them. I don't want to make them if I can just order them.
Not sure it’s possible to order just the pins. If not then square brass tube could work. If your using Scalextric.
merci pour c est esplication je nettoie mes voie de la meme maniere et pour ameliorer le contact je met un produit electrique qui ameliore les contact et pour la rouille j utilise une dremel ce qui fait moin s de degats bonne annee2023
Instead of 3in1 oil suggest using fish oil which prevents rust as it is usually sprayed in real vehicle sills
Interesting
Hello Boone's instead of Lucas Slick, could I use ArmorAll ?
I wouldn’t use that. It’s full of silicone. And it will dry out the plastic track over time. Plus it will make the surface like driving on ice . Your cars will not have any traction
A non silicone cleaner would be best. Even glass cleaner would work
@@BoonesSlotCarGarage Ok Thanks
one more query, buy 2 Carrera go Ferrari 1:43, if the one the two, the transformer works correctly ?
@@eduardomalcom2228 no problem buddy. Silicone is nasty stuff for a track. There are other products on the market that will refresh the color of the plastic that are water based. If you stop by an automotive supply store, they should have a good assortment of different products that will work.
How do you clean the track?
Are those wienermobiles slot cars? I just had a "Shaft" flashback
😂 no there not slots , just my wiener collection 😂