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Re: Fuel leaves behind a thin film
This is an issue for every single kind of shooter wheel, intake mechanism, etc. that we've tested. Some tips:
1. Coarse sandpaper, with pressure and motion applied parallel to the axis of rotation (i.e. left to right) will quickly (albeit, not easily) strip off this material.
2. Some material retains their traction qualities better than others when coated with this clear stuff. Think about the different factors that cause adhesion beyond just if the rubber is grippy or not, such as compliance. Big hint there.
3. Get the RPM right for your wheels. The more slippage between the ball and the wheel, the worse the wear is going to be. Everyone who did Frisbees in 2013 knows this. So if you're relying on over-driving your wheel open-loop and just taking the speed loss, you're doing it wrong.
4. Load the shooter as fast as your mechanism can justify. The less speed differential between your ball speed at the indexer and your ball speed at the shooter, the less material gets stuck due to lower slippage. (Of course, there may be more material on your indexer surface, but that's less of a big deal)
5. Pick kids for pit crew who love sanding things.
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