{"id":1851,"date":"2021-02-01T20:08:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=1851"},"modified":"2022-11-19T10:02:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T09:02:05","slug":"how-to-waterproof-an-rc-truck-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/how-to-waterproof-an-rc-truck-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Waterproof An RC Truck: Step By Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you are here, you are probably looking for the best ways to waterproof an RC truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water and electronics are a bad mix. That goes without saying. Considering there is a good number of electronic parts under the body of nearly any RC truck, it is only natural that we seek ways to protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why the waterproofing of RC trucks is a popular topic among hobbyists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find that there are many different ways you can waterproof an RC vehicle, but they are not all the same in terms of effectiveness and consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know and understand when waterproofing your RC truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Have to Waterproof Your RC Truck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waterproofing your RC truck is necessary if you are expecting to use it in a wet environment. Even light rain or small puddles of water are enough of a reason to waterproof your RC truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronics and water do not mix, and RC trucks have several different electrical components that can easily get damaged by water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results can be very unpleasant. Often different parts of the RC can get fried, and you will have to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there is also a big difference between waterproof and water-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some RC trucks can be touted as being waterproof, while others can be water-resistant. And some will be neither. On top of that, even waterproof RC trucks are not going to be 100% waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that all the electrical components, or at least the majority of them, should be kept away from water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we continue, let me mention that you can do everything to make your RC truck as waterproof as possible; however, water may still be able to get inside some of the RC truck’s components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can do, however, is ensure the RC truck gets the best possible protection against water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended to go with waterproof parts whenever possible because most waterproofing methods, as you will see, usually also result in you losing the item’s warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See my related post: Can RC Cars Be Used On Beaches?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Do You Need to Waterproof an RC Truck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The environment and atmospheric conditions are the number one reason why you may need to waterproof an RC truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you will be driving your RC truck in rain and snow or if you plan on going through some puddles of water, ice, small streams, or even mud, then you need to protect your RC truck from water damage by waterproofing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that salt water is extremely corrosive to metals. And if there is a chance your RC truck will get in contact with salt water, then it is even more important to ensure it has been adequately protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Parts of the RC Truck Need to Be Waterproofed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main parts that need to be waterproofed are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n