You sound like Johnny Bravo's dad... And I love it!

@dxpdiecastracing

Ай бұрын

Haha….that is a good one!!!

The best part is when you back hand hurled the tube of 'Graphite Lube' out of the garage. Lol!! Great stuff Dale. Dust works and everyone finds their own method over time.

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way with that stuff. Contaminated my entire stash. It slowed my modded cars down for about 1/3 of a year before I realized what was going on. But you are right, everybody will develop their own way of doing it. Time is the key.

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

Great tips! I will be trying this soon.

Great tutorial…I needed this. Thank you.

@dxpdiecastracing

5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome hope it helps!

If someone is worried about getting their cars dirty with graphite, don't be. It can be wiped of with piece of soft cloth. Great video 👍

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Anybody reading these comments needs to checkout Northern Roads Racing!! Got some great racing going on there!! Glad to have you!!

@dennistaylor7831

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he does I am working on sending him a package of cars I’m up to 9 pounds so far I don’t think I can get any more in the box

@NorthernRoadsRacing

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennistaylor7831 damn... Finnish customs are going to have field day with that one lol

Graphite as a lube has been around long before I used it in the Cub Scout pinewood derby back in the early 1980's. The first couple minutes make me think that people just discovered it. Old lube, new use.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

Not everybody knows until they know.

Very nice bro ,thanks for sharing bro

Thanks so much for making the video 🤙🔥👏

Excellent!!!

Great tips!! Ill apply to the cars on my video's!!!

Mix 91% isopropyl and graphite 2:1 in the same bottle - it's a faster process, easier, and way less messy. The iso evaporates quickly and it'll even coat the axle inside the chassis. I have a video on my channel if you're interested.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of mixing alcohol with graphite. Why would you need graphite inside the chassis?

@FeralPatrick

Жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing - For free-spinning axles.

@FeralPatrick

Жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing - I wanted to see what would help cover the axles with graphite and tried liquid silicone first, then tried iso. It works great! No tapping the wheel, just one drop of the mixture seeps into every spot and like I said it helps lube free-spinning axles by coating the axle channel.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

@@FeralPatrick I actually don’t run into many free spinning axles. The metal bases usually grip with enough strength to prevent much turning and what turning there is has friction due to the clips. Plastic bases are more loose but still have the friction due to the clips. Best results usually involve the axle no movement with only the wheel spinning. I know there is some debate on that but most hardcore racers prefer no movement of the axle. Interesting with the alcohol delivery though. I have heard some did do that especially on JL’s which can be harder to lube. Hey, if it works it works, right. I may try that just to see what the results are. Thanks for the tip.

@FeralPatrick

Жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing - If the cars aren't disassembled and you spin one wheel, if the opposite wheel spins the axle is free-spinning (as I'm sure you know), so it works well for that. It also helps coat the inner hub of the wheel where it contacts the chassis. I lock down all of my axles if the track allows mods, but for stock racing if you can lube the free-spinning axles you'll likely improve your odds.

Graphite dust can cause pneumoconiosis, but so can many other dusts.

@dxpdiecastracing

6 ай бұрын

Always becareful. Always wash your hands after using as well

Good info DXP! Thanks for sharing your technique and showing some of the graphite too use. The micro-oiler bottles are a good idea! Thanks for all the hard work!

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene! Just trying to catch all you fast guys in this stock world!!

@PoBoyRacing80

2 жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing Heck! your faster than me! That makes me curious about your "dust" formula.

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

@@PoBoyRacing80 not sure about that at all. You have got some really fast rides that have beaten what I thought was fast, haha!

@PoBoyRacing80

2 жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing Thanks Dale! Good Luck in the upcoming races!

Thanks! My Aston Martin fell and I only just found it. It was smashed and destroyed by the elements

Thanks so much my friend!!!

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to try to help if I can.

If i want my cars faster, I just let rip from a steeper incline.😂

@dxpdiecastracing

6 ай бұрын

Gravity does play a huge part of this

I like the paint brush in the axel....good idea!!!

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

I admit that is a Red Pill trick

@ElevationDiecastRacing

2 жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing I'm looking forward to race day!!

Loved this man, new to the channel and thanks for the graphite info. i dont use them on track yet, but I wanna start making them faster

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I have watched several of your videos!! You have a really nice collection! Hope this video will help with the speed chase!!

good stuff

Applause" and Thankyou" from Colo"

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Curtis!

Actually light mayo works better especially if it’s discounted

@dxpdiecastracing

7 ай бұрын

Not a Mayo fan, but I hear PAM has about the same effect

As feral art productions mention alcohol and graphite mix...but there are graphite sprays what about decanting some and use your bottle to apply a drop into the axle... By they way love your track setup...and subbed.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am constantly trying different methods.

Wao nice info I learned something new

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

@Guingoyo

Жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing you are invited to our race track anytime where are from east coast

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

@@Guingoyo thank you! I will check you out.

DXP, do you know of any hot wheel, diecast, or 1:64 racings that regularly race in the United States?

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

There are a few local clubs scattered throughout the country that do. Best to consult Redline Derby, that directory can point you to almost every race around. It’s a great resource.

@T86157

Жыл бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing Awesome, will look there. Thank you! A group of us at work have started a local exclusive race right now but it's getting out of hand. We're getting more colleagues involved and the hunt for the fastest hot wheels haha.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

@@T86157 that’s how it starts then before you know it, the rabbit hole has you sucked in Lol!! Good luck and have fun!

That’s really cool just subscribed 🤙🏽

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the fray!!

are larger diameter wheels faster than shorter ones?

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

In general, the larger wheels will cover more ground when in motion. The smaller wheels usually start faster. All physics.

My son and I built pwd for scouts and graphite made huge differences in speed. his best was a 32 deuce high boy.

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

It definitely makes a difference. This video is very basic on where and how to apply.

@spencerlocke7443

6 ай бұрын

My father helped me with my pinewood derby car one time and we made a 32 roadster and I didn’t win the races but I won best in show. I felt bad because my dad cut it out and I did the sanding and paint and decals but I was so proud of that trophy and I think my old man was too.

Hi. Which is better do you think, graphite or oil ?

@dxpdiecastracing

7 ай бұрын

I have been asked this a lot. In my limited testing, graphite performs better. I also go by the pinewood derby guys, they use graphite as well. Some say liquid lubes do better but I haven’t seen that be the case. Jury is still out I guess.

Dxp how me can buy the finish system can you help me

@dxpdiecastracing

Ай бұрын

Mine is custom built. Try Slanman Customs, he has a great one for sale.

@flowzeusink843

Ай бұрын

@@dxpdiecastracing your system look good to do you selling

Fever dream

I have some graphite, but haven't tried it yet...I use synthetic slot car oil...it works extremely well.

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t attempted anything other than graphite for several reasons. I do not know anyone who uses that method. Interesting. Thanks for the comment!

Should I get the graphite from the local hardware store?

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

💯

@maliklowry1236

Жыл бұрын

I was just joking because you mentioned it so many times in your post

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

@@maliklowry1236 yeah I got it!

@dxpdiecastracing

Жыл бұрын

@@maliklowry1236 I have some in my driveway if you really need some.

Great informational video can’t wait to race with you next month at scale racing Channel

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Dennis, what is your race team name? Should be tough competition!

@dennistaylor7831

2 жыл бұрын

Team BFG,Mr BFG

@dxpdiecastracing

2 жыл бұрын

@@dennistaylor7831 well hello there BFG!! You have an awesome collection of some really fast rides!! You have been in this game a longtime!

@dennistaylor7831

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and is that a nice way to say I’m old😃

I think you should be able to work on your car mechanically to make it go faster but not with lube etc.. if it had a engine maybe but this is just me. I think it's cool, but this is die-cast, man, not NASCAR! LOL, I HAVE worked hard on getting mine faster but never with stuff like that. I think I could actually beat a graphite car in a mechanical way.

@dxpdiecastracing

6 ай бұрын

You will have to explain it greater detail.

@pappyjames9228

6 ай бұрын

I want to reply to myself to say I am sorry.in every way if I hurt anybody feelings. It wasn't to hurt but on the other we are aloud free speech!

Use a mask when using graphite

@dxpdiecastracing

6 ай бұрын

Proper PPE is good advice

Boring