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[Plex7]

Need help guys. Got one for Christmas (yay), however the left foot's joint is stiff. I can only move the foot up and down but the tilt of the foot is crooked. Based on a review video I saw, there should be good/flexible articulation for the feet. How can I safely loosen up the joint?

 

[IANR]

Need help guys. Got one for Christmas (yay), however the left foot's joint is stiff. I can only move the foot up and down but the tilt of the foot is crooked. Based on a review video I saw, there should be good/flexible articulation for the feet. How can I safely loosen up the joint?

i have used wd40 applied with a cocktail stick & left to sit for a while, worked on the bicep of my iron patriot last week

 

[Plex7]

i have used wd40 applied with a cocktail stick & left to sit for a while, worked on the bicep of my iron patriot last week

All good now? Did not dull the paint or...?

 

[Nick1524]

i have used wd40 applied with a cocktail stick & left to sit for a while, worked on the bicep of my iron patriot last week

Mind you, WD40 will deteriorate or even destroy some plastics.

https://www.slashgear.com/1368729/why-you-should-never-use-wd-40-on-plastic/

It's best to use silicone oil, shock oil for RC cars for instance.

 

[Plex7]

Mind you, WD40 will deteriorate or even destroy some plastics.

https://www.slashgear.com/1368729/why-you-should-never-use-wd-40-on-plastic/

It's best to use silicone oil, shock oil for RC cars for instance.

Yes. I researched it and this is correct.

I ended up not using anything, the joint just need some careful and slow movement, that loosen it but it's still stiff. Foot no longer is tilted weird though.