Goofing off with graphite

AbbyNormal Saturday, 2/22/2025

Been planning on doing this video for awhile but just too much family stuff going on. I started doing this about a month ago. 

youtu.be/9___If3GOjU


Discussion

Nice! I am no fan of the powder products but the little tubing idea looks like it might be better at getting the dust where it needs to go!


  • Try to find silicone tubing as it’s softer and will produce a better seal. However some of the heavily spoked wheels (smaller hubs) will still be a challenge. — AbbyNormal
  • Yeah, I have plenty around as I am an old R/Cer from way back... — Stoopid_Fish_Racing
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Chris_Hood 2/22/25

That's gotta make dusting more minimalist-built wheels, OH5 and TRAP5 for example, so much easier! Good breakdown of supplies and their benefits. I had questions about using the more volatile/evaporative alcohol for the mix but you addressed them so well here

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SpyDude 2/22/25

Good info, thank you. This will make dusting a little easier.

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dr_dodge 2/22/25

nice idea

dr

Thanks for sharing. Great little hack!

Thanks Abby... Great share on the use of tube..

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EnZedRacing 2/22/25

Such a simple yet effective way of applying the magic dust! 

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JBlotner42 2/23/25

I used the 99%\graphite mix for my builds. Having it in a mix like that does help a lot and seems to get down into the wheels very easily.


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AbbyNormal 2/23/25

Hey glad you all found that to be useful and it's worked pretty good for me. Again, it's not perfect and I still have the occasional blowout when I've gotten in a hurry or something like that. See ya on the track 

here is what's lined up for the next couple of weeks on the bench.

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johnson9195 2/28/25

That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing. I am going to get some of that tubing and give it a try myself.

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