Wheel Polish Products

[Rat Pack Racing]

I am building a BASX car to enter in the Fire Series at some point. I have John's video and it is very informative. I am about to order my wheel polishing supplies and I am a bit confused. A number of items that are not in the video are available now and I am not sure what all I should buy. A little help would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick

 

[ngyoung]

Red rocket replaces the step 2 bore polish. Kiss axle polish can be used after the kit polish or replace it.

 

[Rocket car]

For the prep buy dd4h Polish #1 , red rocket and oil. You will also need Jig-aloo a spray lubricant.

 

[ngyoung]

You will also need Jig-aloo a spray adhesive.

A spray lubricant. /images/boards/smilies/wink.gif

It isn't a must but will likely be needed when ready to make a run at the top.

 

[Kinser Racing]

Just for the wheels, these are your optimum choices. You really need all three.

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/No-Scratch-Wheel-Bore-Applicators-POL-CLE.htm

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Zero-Friction-Pro-Wheel-Bore-Polish-1-P-02.htm

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Red-Rocket-Xtreme-Wheel-Bore-Polish-POL-RR.htm

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I would consider these in addition to Kinser's list:

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Extra-Fluffy-Pipe-Cleaners-10-count-T-0015.htm

Do not use those sold at a craft store; they are different.

 

[KTMracer]

Just for the wheels, these are your optimum choices. You really need all three.

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/No-Scratch-Wheel-Bore-Applicators-POL-CLE.htm

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Zero-Friction-Pro-Wheel-Bore-Polish-1-P-02.htm

http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Red-Rocket-Xtreme-Wheel-Bore-Polish-POL-RR.htm

If you are starting from scratch, its probably easier to just buy this kit: http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Zero-Friction-Wheel-Bore-Polishing-Kit-POL-KW.htm

And this kit:
http://www.shop.derbydad4hire.com/Zero-Friction-Axle-Polishing-Kit-POL-KA.htm

They include all of the best stuff you'll need from DD4H (with the exception of the KISS axle polish). They also include the instructions you'll need.

I'm pretty sure Kinser, B Regal, etc. buy these products by the pallet. They probably weren't even aware that DD4H makes a convenient kit for us beginners that includes just enough for a few sets of wheels.

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

Thanks for the help guys. It appears my best bet is the wheel polishing kit along with the Red Rocket. Then discard the #2 polish in the kit. Follow John's instructions in the video and kit hope for the best.
I do have everything I need for polishing the axles, I've done several sets and I'm pretty comfortable with that process. I've been using Meguires Polish and it seems to work fairly well. I'm open for suggestions though.
I hope to have the car at the first race, if not the second for sure. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.
We did well with the scout cars but you guys are a different ball game

 

[BulldogRacing]

RTF, Glad to have you on as a racer in the NPWDRL. You are in for a great ride! Get a car done for the first race and you won't regret it.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

Red Rocket comes in the kit.

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

Thanks John, I missed that. Just saw the #2 and over looked the Red Rocket. I'll order a spare set of axles with the savings. One less thing to buy for the next car!

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Don't forget the washers. I don't recall if they were mentioned in the video.

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

Hurricane, do you mean the nylon thrust washers for the wheel hub?

 

[Rocket car]

Hurricane, do you mean the nylon thrust washers for the wheel hub?

They are called Delrin washers on the site. Not the spacers!

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

Yes, I do have those. Have them countersunk into the body.

 

[Kinser Racing]

Ya! My bad!

 

[GravityX]

Have them countersunk into the body.

Something I've been wanting to try with the washers.

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

It is a little more work but I like the way it turns out.

 

[KGL]

Don't forget the washers. I don't recall if they were mentioned in the video.

New guy question - if you have a good axle drill job on the body and the wheels migrate out to the axle heads, why do you need the washers on the body?

 

[Rocket car]

Don't forget the washers. I don't recall if they were mentioned in the video.

New guy question - if you have a good axle drill job on the body and the wheels migrate out to the axle heads, why do you need the washers on the body?

Just for the front drive wheel. The back of the cars wheels should look like this /--- and the front should look like this |---/ or ---|