Question about saving a cheap car

[rccaflyinair]

Hi, I purchased a cheap 1/8 polar rc monster
I wanted to ask a question about maintenance
Most of the parts in this car are plastic because it's a cheap car
But there are few metal components.
Note that the car is waterproof
I usually drive a lot in the sands and throw a lot of dust with the car
After driving it is with a lot of sand
I want to keep the components as long as possible and clean it well
I expect after I finish driving to clean all the sand that there will be no damage to the components in the future
I wanted to ask the way of cleaning, is it possible to wash it or is there a risk?
How do I clean something like this or should I just not clean it and leave it like that?
And can I damage the speed controller in the wash or where do I know where it is so as not to splash water on it.

 

[ferp420]

pics?
never herd of that one

 

[rccaflyinair]

https://gcdnb.pbrd.co/images/bw7jzu2ZFXoM.jpg?o=1

 

[hnoroian]

clean all the sand that there will be no damage to the components in the future
I wanted to ask the way of cleaning, is it possible to wash it or is there a risk?
How do I clean something like this or should I just not clean it and leave it like that?
And can I damage the speed controller in the wash or where do I know where it is so as not to splash water on it.

This all the time. Old tooth brush, paint chip brush works well. Blow, dust off first then a quick hose rinse. Wipe and dry well. Waterproof is good but somehow some way it happens.

Looks like a nice truck to play with! Nothing wrong with cheap and some parts look similar to other brands you read about here, possibly a Traxxas Slash?

 

[rccaflyinair]

This all the time. Old tooth brush, paint chip brush works well. Blow, dust off first then a quick hose rinse. Wipe and dry well. Waterproof is good but somehow some way it happens.

Looks like a nice truck to play with! Nothing wrong with cheap and some parts look similar to other brands you read about here, possibly a Traxxas Slash?

Thanks for the offer.
Is it possible to wash the engine with water and then throw the water away with compressed air?
Or could it be harmful?
Because I believe that a lot of sand will enter the engine, it sits behind the cab not inside the car.

 

[ferp420]

brushed motors are waterproof
sand and mud will kill the motor pretty quick but you can buy high end replacements for cheap and not so quality for under $10 if ya look around

the electronic speed controler or "esc" is a 2 in 1 unit meaning it also has the reciver built in to it that basicly means if your esc goes out you will have to replace the esc and reciver and radio when anything goes out not a big deal but still costs money a cheap radio and reciver runs about $30 and the brushed escs i run are between $12-$15 but with out knowing the quality of the plastic used in this unit i dont know if its worth repairing if it breaks

theres nothing wrong with cheap as long as theres a pathway to upgrade

i have really cheap rigs ive ran for years with out problems and had name brand rigs break 5 min in to there first run so it really comes down to how you treat it and how good the plastic they used is and sometimes just plain luck
every brand is gonna have a bad part or 3 make it through quality control process at some point its just how it is the bigger companys will usualy take care of you buy those cheapies are what they are

just remeber the faster it is the more power it has the funner it is but the faster it breaks