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Apr 22, 2016 5:42:52 GMT -7
Post by pony on Apr 22, 2016 5:42:52 GMT -7
I've been working on an alternative to Jig that is safer. I was hoping for something faster and safer, but the Max-Pro just matches the speed of Jig. It is safer than Jig and more readily available. Interestingly, it is an excellent wheel prep. It is very fast on modified wheels. It can be sprayed directly on the modified wheels then buffed out and wiped down leaving a small amount of residual Max-Pro. On BSA wheels I spray it onto the table top and onto Tamiya swabs and wait three minutes at least and the apply the Max-Pro to the bore and hubs. It is an excellent prep.
Max-Pro method for axles is the same as Jig.
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Post by Vitamin K on May 9, 2016 4:50:14 GMT -7
I've been working on an alternative to Jig that is safer. I was hoping for something faster and safer, but the Max-Pro just matches the speed of Jig. It is safer than Jig and more readily available. Interestingly, it is an excellent wheel prep. It is very fast on modified wheels. It can be sprayed directly on the modified wheels then buffed out and wiped down leaving a small amount of residual Max-Pro. On BSA wheels I spray it onto the table top and onto Tamiya swabs and wait three minutes at least and the apply the Max-Pro to the bore and hubs. It is an excellent prep. Max-Pro method for axles is the same as Jig. I totally missed this posting. So you're using the Max-Pro in place of wax? |
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Post by Gone Racing on May 9, 2016 5:08:12 GMT -7
this is something I'll have to test out...
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Post by pony on May 9, 2016 6:44:43 GMT -7
I've tested so many things as a wheel prep over the years and continue to test about 2 different new ones every week. The Max-Pro was one of my latest tests. I did use it for awhile recently and it was faster than most preps, but I'm sure the top guys are not using it as their prep. It's just another step getting to the fastest prep.
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Post by Vitamin K on May 9, 2016 6:49:49 GMT -7
I've tested so many things as a wheel prep over the years and continue to test about 2 different new ones every week. The Max-Pro was one of my latest tests. I did use it for awhile recently and it was faster than most preps, but I'm sure the top guys are not using it as their prep. It's just another step getting to the fastest prep. Did you try applying Max-Pro to the bore after a layer of wax had cured onto it? |
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Post by pony on May 9, 2016 8:38:02 GMT -7
That test was straight Max-Pro onto bare wheel bores. Most of the waxes can be easily mixed with silicones from Jig, Max-Pro, and others.
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May 9, 2016 12:17:53 GMT -7
Post by Vitamin K on May 9, 2016 12:17:53 GMT -7
That test was straight Max-Pro onto bare wheel bores. Most of the waxes can be easily mixed with silicones from Jig, Max-Pro, and others. Very interesting to learn this. Also has potential for a "quickie" prep, if you need to get a car race-ready in a hurry. Say, for example, you just can't wait that 4 hours for your bore wax to cure. |
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May 9, 2016 13:37:05 GMT -7
Post by pony on May 9, 2016 13:37:05 GMT -7
Most of the recent prep investigations have been in that category of "quickie". I have not tested any new sealants, but maybe I should be.
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May 9, 2016 13:40:55 GMT -7
Post by Vitamin K on May 9, 2016 13:40:55 GMT -7
Most of the recent prep investigations have been in that category of "quickie". I have not tested any new sealants, but maybe I should be. So question: Are you using Max-Pro for your league builds these days? Or are you sticking with Jig or...something else? Of course, feel free to keep your prep details under your hat, if that's too much to share.  |
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May 9, 2016 14:46:22 GMT -7
Post by pony on May 9, 2016 14:46:22 GMT -7
I used Max-Pro for my modified wheel prep until this last month for the nationals. My eliminator Lemmon Drop had the Max-Pro when it won John's last race. I now have something a little faster. I interchange Jig and Max-Pro for my axle prep. Most of the potential speed is obtained by wheel polishing and getting the rear axle holes as perfect as possible. The final wax or what ever you apply after the wheel bore is polished is important, but it looks like the preparation is more important.
I have not tried Murph's oil yet, but it looks like there is lots of potential speed there. The speeds posted at nationals continues to amaze me. It is difficult to keep up.
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Post by pony on May 9, 2016 15:01:57 GMT -7
Don't forget Max-Pro has acetone so you have to spray it onto the table top and let it dry at least three minutes before applying to the cub scout wheels.
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Max-Pro
May 9, 2016 15:04:44 GMT -7
Post by Vitamin K on May 9, 2016 15:04:44 GMT -7
I used Max-Pro for my modified wheel prep until this last month for the nationals. My eliminator Lemmon Drop had the Max-Pro when it won John's last race. I now have something a little faster. I interchange Jig and Max-Pro for my axle prep. Most of the potential speed is obtained by wheel polishing and getting the rear axle holes as perfect as possible. The final wax or what ever you apply after the wheel bore is polished is important, but it looks like the preparation is more important. I have not tried Murph's oil yet, but it looks like there is lots of potential speed there. The speeds posted at nationals continues to amaze me. It is difficult to keep up. Yeah, I am curious to know who is running Murph's oil, and who is using John's new stuff. The technology never stands still!  |
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