This guide's video (Spanish)
A friend had driven his Team Associated SC10 in mud and did not know where to start cleaning it. I offered to help and documented the process: divide the work into assemblies, inspect bearings and rebuild carefully.
First I Needed to See What I Was Dismantling
Dried mud even hid some screws. Some electronics had come unstuck from the chassis and dirt was inside the wheels.
I started by removing the body and clearing access to the assembly. In that condition, an exterior wipe was insufficient before using the car again.
Divide the Car into Smaller Jobs
I separated wheels, electronics and mechanical assemblies. I worked on the front and rear in stages, keeping track of each part and its position.
That organisation helps cleaning and rebuilding. A manual, photographs during dismantling and screw containers can prevent confusion when a car remains open for days.
Bearings Changed the Scope of the Work
The bearings on this car felt dirty and did not work properly. I chose to replace them rather than refit parts whose rotation concerned me.
This describes my decision for this SC10. It does not mean every externally dirty bearing must be discarded or that cleaning always restores one: race, seal and rotation condition matter.
Cleaning Does Not Mean Wetting Everything
The recording shows several products and cleaning stages. They are not permission to immerse any complete car or apply the same cleaner to every material.
I removed and separated the electronics, checked each product’s compatibility and allowed parts to dry before reconnecting. Water, cleaners and lubricants can reach areas invisible from outside.
I also removed dirt residue and excess product. A shiny part does not prove correct lubrication or a recovered bearing.
Reassemble and Check
With clean parts and replacement bearings, I rebuilt the assemblies and fitted the electronics. I checked steering and motor operation before considering the work finished.
The exterior looked good, but inspecting hidden areas mattered most to me. This documents a recovery, rather than an SC10 performance review or waterproofing test.
The SC10 model page records the job as a maintenance guide. For another workshop task, see replacing tyres.