Better than graphite? BLR’s secret sauce

How does this part work:

Step two is lightly spray your wheels and inner hubs with Silicone. (It has to be low viscosity silicone spray and safe on plastic). You might even use a paint brush to apply it as not to use too much.

I've got some 3-in-1 silicone, and would like to know how much is enough or too much. I've applied it with a brush ad by usuing the small opening on the bottle itself, and neither has made much improvement. Is temp a factor, as it can be cold in the garage this time of year?

I have been using this technique ever since this was posted. It really helps, even if you don't do it perfect. All the cars that have gone out to recent tournaments have had the silicone treatment.

Thanks so much for your experience! As a newcomer to this sport/hobby/awesomeness... I can really now see how competitive this racing is! I think it's great, to have something that appears to be 'out of the box simple' and turning that simple into a game changer. If you have had some angry and accusational comments... then you know that those people are simply jealous! In this world it's easy to criticise... but thank you for being open about your experience. I look forward to 'seeing you' at a track!

I have been using a similar process for quite some time, but thanks a ton for your elaborate description of curing times and your break-in method afterwards. From the times alone I have the true feeling that this information is pretty helpful, so again thanks a lot, Tim!

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I started racing a few months ago saw this thread and got excited to finally find something to beat out the local vets. Turns out it's the same thing they've been using for years ???? (one of them even referenced in one of the comments). Just goes to show how much the old folks know, and that the internet doesn't always hold every answer! Thank you for the tip! Just gonna add, "Hi Gold" brand spray seemingly works best for Hot Wheels. Reasons unknown and take it with a grain of salt as this is only anegdotal, but it's by far the most popular brand used here, and in my comparisons against WD40 brand, it yields better results.  

You are awesome sir!!! I don't know what else to say.  I. Started watching about the same time you started racing.  It's been wild watching your cars blow the doors off all the builders and me once or more in rock city.  Thank you for sharing. 

GR8FUL 4U,

GR8FUL SAM 

I've just come back to check this thread out and, wowzers. I gotta say, it's gotten interesting. This is going to sound repetitive coming from me, but for me, if it's not racing for money, go all out. I have no problem with people bending the rules. I sure as hell do and I've said so many times. Actually, many guys do. Sure, I've done ok with just dry lube (graphite, boric acid, PTFE, Moly, lock sprays that dry, silicone sprays/drops that dry, guitar string lubes that dry, Rubik's Cube lubes that dry over a long time, and combinations of all of these), but if someone wants to push the envelope, good for them. It's how ALL racing sports evolve. Again, if it's not racing for money and just esteem, get after it. I've found that when some (I said "some", not all) racers complain about it, it's, possibly, their lack of creativity and hard work that makes for a slower car. Do I test cars or break them in? Nope. Do I send cars to races blindly having no idea how they'll perform? You bet your ass I do. Does it work out for me? Rarely. Am I winning? Once in 2 years. Does it bother me? Nope. I'm not ego driven, nor am I someone trying to ride their high horse and feel like I'm morally superior. At some point in everyone's life, they've tried to find an unseen advantage. I'm a big fan of legendary NASCAR crew chief Smokey Yunick. If he could bend the hell out of a rule, he'd do it. I do, as well. "Absolutely no putty"? I'll use it and encase it in epoxy. Problem solved. If everyone did that, hosts wouldn't have it as a rule because it wouldn't be an issue with it getting messy and possibly drip on their track. It's the same with dry lube. Hosts only require it because of the mess wet lubes could possibly make on their tracks, not because they see it as an unfair advantage. Is learning how to properly use wet lube without making a mess cheating, or is it innovation? Does it make people who skirt the rules a bad person? Is God going to strike them down or refuse their entering through the golden gates? No, because he's been known to be a little sneaky himself. Guys, it's a hobby racing TOYS. Get off your high horses and stop being sore losers. You're taking this issue waaay to seriously.