QUOTE (injectorman @ 6 Jun 2012, 02:05) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That's it, once fortnightly. Takes around ten minutes for a 100 ft track 2 lane.
Inox only needed if theres underlying issues, but cheap and postage isnt dear.
I disagree, but you knew that. ;-)
I haven't had to touch the rails of my track for months. I can't remember the month of the last time I wiped the track down in order to clean the rails.
Oh sure, there's some dust on the track surface, but I get that off with some car running and cleaning the tires.
Before INOX, I was cleaning the track every week or so, just like you. While it may have only taken 10 minutes, I'm glad to not be doing that every time I want to run cars without conductivity problems.
I don't run cars every day, either.
The fact that so many people, not just me, recommend INOX to treat the rails should mean something. I'm surprised there's an Aussie left who hasn't tried it.
It's nice that Scalextric recommend a damp cloth and all, but I'd rather have a track I don't have to clean, pretty much at all.
Stuart, get the INOX from Ade and give it a try. I'll buy it off you for double what you pay plus shipping if you don't like the results.
Oh, and for the braids, are they really badly worn and frayed, or are you replacing them because of dirt/grime buildup? I've found when braids are in good condition but just dirty, that cleaning them using an old toothbrush and some lighter fluid or alcohol works great. They look and work good as new.
Inox only needed if theres underlying issues, but cheap and postage isnt dear.
I disagree, but you knew that. ;-)
I haven't had to touch the rails of my track for months. I can't remember the month of the last time I wiped the track down in order to clean the rails.
Oh sure, there's some dust on the track surface, but I get that off with some car running and cleaning the tires.
Before INOX, I was cleaning the track every week or so, just like you. While it may have only taken 10 minutes, I'm glad to not be doing that every time I want to run cars without conductivity problems.
I don't run cars every day, either.
The fact that so many people, not just me, recommend INOX to treat the rails should mean something. I'm surprised there's an Aussie left who hasn't tried it.
It's nice that Scalextric recommend a damp cloth and all, but I'd rather have a track I don't have to clean, pretty much at all.
Stuart, get the INOX from Ade and give it a try. I'll buy it off you for double what you pay plus shipping if you don't like the results.
Oh, and for the braids, are they really badly worn and frayed, or are you replacing them because of dirt/grime buildup? I've found when braids are in good condition but just dirty, that cleaning them using an old toothbrush and some lighter fluid or alcohol works great. They look and work good as new.
