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Just picked up the roughest looking hotshot ever has been stored in someones damp garage and the screw have corroded quite badly i was wondering if anyone had a method for removing the rust from the screws effectively? I plan on rebuilding it to be a basher as i dont want to get my shelf queens dirty.Its a re release so no sacrilege is involved im happy to say

One front arm (upper) is damaged in an impact which is why im guessing its been laid up i have a set of vintage upper arms spare will these fit the re release chassis? anyone have any parts to donate id appreciate it

If you're not worried about the colour of the screws, you can "oil-blue" them -
Wire brush them to get the surface rust off (Smooth as you can for the best final finish),
then give them a wash in thinners or petrol to degrease.
Have a METAL tin full of old (Black) engine oil to hand.
Heat the parts to dull cherry red, then drop them into the oil.
When you retrieve them, they should be a pleasing black colour, similar to the look of cap screws.

Long shot but does anyone have one of these in their toolbox front gearbox mounting has a hairline crack in one hole part E1 thanks in advance if you do

Nut,
I bought a thunder tiger "the tiger " 4WDS in kit, but too many spares are missing for me. It is a hotshot clone but with 4 wheeles steering. If you are interested to make a scratch...
send me a PM if you want.

Thanks stingray but i already have four hotshots and im bidding on a fifth with supershot suspension so my quota is filled....for now

You maybe have some spares for sale??????
Like empty gearboxes, upper arms and 1 red 3 holes upright??? to begin.

Sorry stingray no spares on that front and what i have i keep for runner repairs

It s nothing split thanks for your response

Hi I use apple cider vinegar it is a mild acid just did all the ones on my Rough rider put them in a jar with the vinegar give it a shake every so often leave for a day drain vinegar fill jar with water and some bi carb to neutralize acid give it a shake drain drop the in to wd 40 to stop future rust quick polish good as new but I only did this on the shinny nickel plate ones did not try on the black ones but it worked great ate all the rust
Rob