Ain't played with them in decades and never had nor heard of any Conductive Metal Fuzz. So, I had my doubts. I couldn't find any such thing at a few Slot Car hobby sites and sure enough found the answer on YouTube. Grandson or Parents have been cleaning the track with Steel…
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Grandson has one of these toy car slot racing tracks.
The power to the cars (12 V batteries) comes from two rails that are built into the track.
The car picks up these rails by means of a soft, metal "fuzz" built into the underside of the car.
It's a really very fine, metallic, conductive "fuzz". Sort of like a super-fine steel wool.
It needs to be replaced.
Any idea where or who might have something suitable ?
Thanks, Bob
replying to Bob, Iggy wrote: Ain't played with them in decades and never had nor heard of any Conductive Metal Fuzz. So, I had my doubts. I couldn't find any such thing at a few Slot Car hobby sites and sure enough found the answer on YouTube. Grandson or Parents have been cleaning the track with Steel Wool and that's a big no-no...you don't need fuzz and only want it gone. Cleaning the Rails on Your HO Slot Car Track
Perhaps you've already tried to contact the toy manufacturer ?
a quick google search for slot cars results in a few sites - here's one :.
John T.
You think maybe a hobby shop might have some contact brushes?
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