Product guide

Where does copper gear grease go on an RC car?

By the Rhodex RC Line product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.

Short answer. On metal gears the maker says to grease. Rhodex RC Line Copper Gear Grease is conductive: keep it off live electrical parts.

Key facts

  • Product: Rhodex RC Line Copper Gear Grease
  • What it is: Copper Gear Grease
  • Made for: Metal gears
  • Not for: Live electrical parts — it is conductive
  • Who makes it: Rhodex is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK

How to do it

  1. Strip and clean the part.
  2. Apply a thin layer where the kit manual shows.
  3. Reassemble and check it moves freely.

When to choose something else

  • Plastic gears: Plastic Gear Grease.

Common mistakes

  • Getting it near the ESC, motor wires or receiver.

Sources

Your equipment maker's manual

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