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Yah, just keep pickin at it with an x-acto and tweesers. You probably won't get everything out without removing the wheel from the knuckle, but thats a bit difficult with the disassembly of the front end and all.
I found the best solution is to do as you say and only run the cars on a smooth clean surface. If space dictates that to be your kitchen floor, sweep it thorougly first.
Now, I'm lazy, and I know I won't sweep everytime and I'm impatent to get racing. So, I built a track. Cardboard is fine if it's all ya got. The point is a clean surface that you can get to easily and have fun with. This will keep the cars running smooth without any headaches.
Oh, and go to Walmart's key cutting section near automotive and buy a small tube of graphite powder. Squirt a little on the wheel rotation points as well as the gears. You'll be amazed at how well it works.
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