Clean Skateboard & Longboard Bearings CORRECTLY
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
Everything you need to know about cleaning skateboard bearings.
Learn how to make a bearing cleaning kit for $5.
00:00 Intro
00:12 When to replace bearings
00:22 Should bearings "hiss"?
00:43 How to remove bearing shield or seal covers
00:56 Bearing cleaning kits
01:37 How to make a bearing cleaning kit
02:43 Bearing cleaners and solvents
03:42 How to clean skateboard bearings
05:44 Choosing a bearing lubricant
07:06 Applying bearing lubricant
07:15 What you learned
Go to ratvision.com/ for more info.
Before you begin cleaning skateboard bearings it is best to see if the bearings are worth cleaning first. Sometimes bearings get too damaged and are better off replaced than trying to clean them.
BEARING CLEANERS AND LUBRICANTS WE AVOID:
WD-40 is more of a solvent than a lubricant. It is thin to enable it to get into tiny crevices and free up rusty, stuck parts.
ALL Cooking oils
Soaps with citrus scents/fragrance
Dish and Hand soap
ANY Wood polish, Wood oil, or Wood cleaner
Acetone
White Spirits
Paint thinner
Turpentine
Laundry detergent
Bathroom cleaners
Kitchen cleaners (anything that is not citrus cleaner
Orange Soap (too thick, diluting won't work)
Pine Cleaners
Teflon
Silicone
REMOVE BEARING SEALS/SHIELD:. • Take Off Skateboard & ...
TOOLS:
Bearings Cleaning Kit
Solvent. We use citrus cleaner.
Hair drier
Cooking tongs (not necessary)
You can throw bearings in an empty plastic bottle with some cleaner but this method is not as effective as a kit.
BEARING CLEANING KITS:
We recommend the Oust kit, because it's compact and comes with cleaner inside.
The Bones bearing cleaning kit is OK and available at most shops, Read below to make your own kit.
CLEANERS AND SOLVENTS:
We use citrus cleaner as our solvent/cleaner for cleaning skateboard bearings. It's less than $5 for a bottle.
Avoid dangerous and hazardous solvents like turpentine, acetone, mineral spirits, gasoline, butane, paint thinner, kerosene, etc.
Chemicals can be absorbed through your skin and get into your bloodstream.
WHY CITRUS CLEANER?"
The majority of citrus cleaners are safe. Most of them have no warning label for health hazards. They usually say to avoid contact with the eyes (of course), and that it might irritate the skin.
Citrus cleaners are made with orange oil that have a natural solvent called terpenes. This hydrocarbon is mostly made of about 90-95% d-limonene. D-limonene does the work of dissolving stuff.
CLEANING KIT PARTS:
1/4" x 6" rod coarse thread (or whatever fits the length of the bottle inside).
1/16" OD x 1/4" ID x 3/32 O-Ring (this is the black gasket/ring. Basically 1/4" ring as thick as a toothpick)
1/4" Washer
1/4" Nut, coarse thread
1/4" Spacers cut from a ball-point pen
1/4" Wing-nut, coarse threads
How to make a homemade skateboard bearing cleaning kit:
1. Assemble the bearing kit: Cut a small hole in the lid/cap of the bottle. The hole needs to be big enough for the 6-inch rod to go through.
2. Put the gasket/black ring on the rod.
3. Put the rod through the lid/cap of the bottle.
4. Put the washer on.
5. Tighten the nut down to the bottom of the lid/cap.
6. Cut 1/4" pieces of a ballpoint pen sleeve for spacers.
7. Place bearings on the rod with 1 bearing spacer between each bearing. (remove seals or shields first).
8. Hand tighten the wing-nut until the bearings are nut on the rod.
9. Fill the bottle 1/3 with citrus cleaner.
10. Place the bearings in the bottle and tighten the lid.
Directions for cleaning with a kit
1. Remove bearings shields/seals first. See how here (link).
2. Wipe off dirt on the bearings and shields/ seals.
3. Assemble kit.
4. Fill the container about 1/3rd of the way with cleaner.
5. Insert bearings.
5. Shake the kit for a couple minutes.
6. Takes the bearings out (leave on the rod).
7. Tap the bearing on a hard surface to remove contaminants.
8. Repeat shaking for couple of minutes (repeat steps 5,6,7 if needed).
9. Rince bearings in very hot water (keep them on the rod. This removes the cleaner. IT IS PERFECTLY OK.)
10. Immediately blow-dry your bearings to remove all the water. Use cooking tongs if bearings are too hot to hold in your hand.
11. Lubricate each bearing with about 1-2 drops of thin lubricant. We like electronic oils and sewing machine oils.
WHEN TO CLEAN AND LUBE:
For avid skaters, meaning you skate to and from school and skate on the weekends, check lubricant every 2-3 weeks. Clean every 3-4 weeks.
If you skate 1-2 days a week, you can stretch out the maintenance by lubricating every 4-6 weeks, and cleaning every 2 months.
PERMANENT (NON-REMOVABLE) SHIELDS:
1. You can clean non-removable metal shields the same way shown in the video, or apply lube and ride them until they break.
2. The most important thing to do is dry the bearings completely by spinning the bearings while using a hairdryer.
3. Add lubricant in the gap between the metal shield and the inner ring.
Пікірлер: 5 400
Who let this man escape from the 90's?
@jhowardsupporter
4 жыл бұрын
come on I thought he was pretty fly.... for a white guy!
@jpon9732
4 жыл бұрын
Minerwo Im DEAD🤣💀
@pauljackson3345
3 жыл бұрын
Omg 🤣
@julesl6910
3 жыл бұрын
You should probably come visit southern california, it's still the 90s
@Elementecho
3 жыл бұрын
Brought his pogs case too
This youtube video, like most others on your channel, is incredibly organized, describes what to do and why you do it thouroughly. This is by far my favorite skateboarding channel.
@nathanchelf4011
8 жыл бұрын
agreed
@ThePickles69
6 жыл бұрын
Stop
@BryanbuiFromepicgamingfuntk
6 жыл бұрын
Clearly an Oust advertisement
Don't ask about WD-40. It says, do not use WD-40 in the video, and in the description, but people still ask. WD-40 is not specifically designed to clean or to lubricate. It's terrible for bearings.
@josemateo5005
9 жыл бұрын
What would happen if if i use orange juice instead of orange cleaner ?(serious)
@RatVision
9 жыл бұрын
Terpenes do not come from orange juice. There is very little cleaning power from juice if any. Orange oil comes from the peel.
@handofdoom4970
9 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech what other cleaners can i use ?
@petrvasko123
9 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech is silikon oil ok ? just spray it in?
@RatVision
9 жыл бұрын
DarkPaint No!
“This needle is so I can lube my board officer”
@originaljesse
3 жыл бұрын
ahhahaahahaahahahaahahahhaha
@islandbear987
3 жыл бұрын
No, no, no, lube your wood! 😂
I haven't been on a skateboard in at least fifty years, but this video is an excellent example of a thoughtful, effective instructional video. Well done.
I cleaned bike parts, bike chains, bearings etc. many many times. What I can say - citrus cleaner and other kinds of “organic” cleaners and dishwasher liquid etc. work like shit and even if you can reach the same results as with petroleum based degreaser it takes much more time and effort because you also need to wash the citrus cleaner afterwards and make sure to dry out all the parts really fast to prevent rust before lubricating. Isopropyl alcohol is much better and completely harmless for you and for the environment but make sure to use highest available concentration (99%, but eh, 70% is also fine). Kerosene, gasoline, brake cleaner etc. absolutely the best at cleaning and evaporates quickly so you are ready for lubrication almost right after. Just use common sense and take precautions.
I love spending an hour cleaning my bearings, and then five minutes later they are covered in shit again.
@DomesticBeats
4 жыл бұрын
Don't lube the outside, take off the shields and lube the balls inside (ha). Make sure the shields are completely dry when you skate it
@Lazy_Prophet
4 жыл бұрын
Stop riding through shit then bro. 🛹💩🚫😜
@TTCS
4 жыл бұрын
Use CLP for firearms, it will clean them, llubricate them and protect them as well. But let them soak for a few hours for maximum effect
@Lazy_Prophet
4 жыл бұрын
@boof toot Yeah that's unusual, bones are the best though.
@lordperezident
4 жыл бұрын
@boof toot I don't believe you
I did exactly what you told me and my bearings actually started spinning way better even better than when they were brand new. Thanks
@kwacz
Жыл бұрын
thats because new ball bearings are usually packed with grease because it will last longer and protect from wear better. These bearings are also considered maintenance free. The problem is that the grease causes drag which in this application you don't want. So by using a lighter lubricant and cleaning and lubricating more often, you can get less drag and protect the bearing. But this is no longer a maintenance free bearing.
Really in-depth and great tutorial. I came into this knowing almost nothing about how to clean the bearings, and now I feel confident about getting started. Once I get my hands on some citiric-based cleaner in an hour I'll get right to it. Thanks.
You are articulate and really good at explaining things! thanks for the helpful vid.
Found this video randomly in KZread when looking for a way to clean my bearings. Very informative and I was able to retain the info. My Spaceballs bearings have spacers built in so I could only clean 4 at a time in my Oust kit but it worked just fine. The orange liquid was black afterwards. Thanks for the great video
@RatVision
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
This guy has the BEST explanation on how to clean or restore your bearings cleanly and properly thx dude!
After watching this video, I decided to try and make my own cleaning kit. It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be, and required only household items. Having just bought a penny board with a Abec-7 bearings I really wanted bones bearings. I looked in the garage and found a 9 year old board that had been left in the rain through the years and had really just been tortured. I took the bones off of that board in hopes off restoring them through the process shown in the video. To my amazement, my wheels can spin for over 30 seconds now with the old bones bearings! When my penny first arrived, I could only get a wheel spin with the Abec-7's for around ten seconds. I would highly recommend to anyone who has watched this video, to give it a try.
Is your house on a lean?
@ThePickles69
6 жыл бұрын
Legit Nz nah his house is sober now
@junebug9594
5 жыл бұрын
No he rents it
@manysnakes
5 жыл бұрын
It's partially in the neighbor's yard, so it's on a lien.
@hoagie7859
4 жыл бұрын
Did i miss something? Why do we think his house is on a lien? edit: don't mind my question... I'm retarded, i see it now lmao.
@vraisairs9201
4 жыл бұрын
He just loves Dutch angles
This is my yearly checkup on ratvision. We miss youuu
It's refreshing to see someone articulate that can explain sh$t quickly and succinctly
DUDE you look at skating the way i do.........its so sick keep up the good ,well thought out videos man skating about 10 years on and off but this last year mostly on and all this is so helpful.
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
Glad this helps you out. If you have any questions at all, we got the answers for you. Send us a message.
Good Job!
@brasha78
3 жыл бұрын
Best comment
@janzuzok2369
2 жыл бұрын
@@brasha78 lol
I can't stop rewatching all these videos over the years
the technical specs on the diy bearing cleaner are much appreciated. 10/10 helpful, take my thumbs and sub:)
Dish soap and an old tooth brush is all you need. Pull the shield(s), pour the soap into the bearing, spin them around, brush them, then rinse and tap/spin them dry. I use wahl clipper oil.
Here's what I found, I used citrus cleaner numerous times, it works great😀 highly recommend it! But here's what I do now. I know that water is a no no for bearings but this is my bearing cleaning technique Turn on your sink till the water runs hotter then my mixtape Get some dawn dish soap cuz a drop of dawn and grease is gone Fill up a small bottle with hot water and dawn Throw those crummy ol bearings in the water Shake that bottle like you shake your willy at night Rinse them bearings in hot water (it's gonna burn a lot) Dry them with a towel and hair dryer Lube them like I do to my orphans Go skate Call me a dumb ass but it works better
@GrhaesynMcNabbWaitHoldOnWhat
8 жыл бұрын
I find this interesting and true......I do shake my pet willy at night....he knows what he did
@louispiva8645
7 жыл бұрын
oeligisgag francis what do u use for oil?
@superdemonboy
6 жыл бұрын
But should I also use icy hot like I do on my willy or nah??
@Traficantes
5 жыл бұрын
dumb ass
@1krazyking
5 жыл бұрын
I use natural herb on my dick but side question how did your bearings preform after you degreased them with dawn and rinse with hot water then lubricate did they work better ??
This is my new favorite skateboarding/longboarding account, you explain nicely and clear and always giving detail what not to do and what to do. You have a nice happy attitude that everyone likes. You earned a sub!
@RatVision
9 жыл бұрын
sickmist WOW thanks a lot for the nice comment
@bigfatloooie8530
9 жыл бұрын
True
Thanks so much for explaining the thickness of lubricants! Recently I ruined my best bearings using a lubricant that was a grease.
this man invented the idea of fidget spinner
I use acetone and Bones speed cream - the speed cream seems to change once the bearings are in use, and is plenty fast. Acetone is often used by dermatologists to clean skin for procedures, etc. and since most of us are not planning on coating our skin in it, it's fine to use to clean your bearings once a month or however often you do so. You can skip water and blow-drying bearings by using it, it evaporates extremely fast.
@OGRH
Жыл бұрын
You're on point! If we shouldn't use something, it should be because it can ruin the items we are trying to fix/renew. Nothing is dangerous until we make it dangerous, and everything we use is dangerous without common sense. Therefore, being paranoid about compounds only serves to make utility, efficiency, and effectiveness inferior, if not nonexistent. He lost me at "it's too dangerous". While his homemade bottle kit is creative; someone else out there, has a how-to video, possibly using these very same kits, only, far superior, without all the extra silly nonsense.
@Just_SK8
Жыл бұрын
Yeah he seemed scared of the chemicals rather than saying they don't work.
@jvandervyver
Жыл бұрын
Your body releases acetone when it breaks down fat. So he doesn't really know what he's talking about in regards to acetone. He isn't a chemist so I don't blame him but acetone is perfectly safe.
Super informative complete guide on cleaning and maintaining bearings. Thank you!!
I use just a little vinigar and it works like charm, thanks for this new methods and bottle cleaner it will really help me out not to wash every single one by hand.
70% alcohol is the best to clean. It evaporates fast and leaves no residue, its also cheap and accessible. For lubricant I recommend teflon oil like Tri-Flow. leaves your bearings silky smooth and last ages.
@irvin8651
5 жыл бұрын
@Jason rubbling alcohol is at 70% and you can get higher, works for cleaning glass too so i imagine would do great for bearings too
When I use to skate, I use to completely remove the balls from each bearing in order to clean them, and then replace them after. Yes it is possible to do this.
@brasha78
3 жыл бұрын
I used to butcher grammar, but now I use it properly to explain what I’m talking about.
probably the most informational video i've seen about bearing cleaning. thanks man it really helped!
@RatVision
8 жыл бұрын
+Mr.CheeseCakeFTW Thanks! People like you are what keep these videos coming and make it all worth while.
Dude you absolutely killed this how to! Mad props bro thank you.
Very good basic info from Rat Vision. Do what he says and your bearings will last a lot longer. The only thing I would do is not reuse the cleaner too many times as a coffee filter will not remove the small particles that can do the most damage to bearings.
@RatVision
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment. It's fine to use the cleaner again. Sure it's a little dirty but you're putting it in dirty bearings.
@seebassg4999
8 жыл бұрын
+Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech so you're saying it's ok to put dirty cleaner which will decrease bearing life in your bearings?
@sh666nks
8 жыл бұрын
+Seebass G see if ur taking a shower dont just use clean water just reuse the water u already used since whats the point of using clean water if ur already dirty just use dirty water. Lol
DO YOUR SETTINGS ALLOW FOR REPIES TO YOUR COMMENTS?
@ImmenceThreat
10 жыл бұрын
I think so(if you are talking to me)
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
ImmenceThreat It was to anyone who post a comment/question that cannot be replied to.
@jasongkta4177
10 жыл бұрын
In what store can I buy the oust cleaning kit?
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
X A Huggable Hobo X Stokedskateboards.com
@jasongkta4177
10 жыл бұрын
I know you can order it but would any skate shop carry it?
Bro is professional up in here! What a quality video
Thanks for the help, I like how u went in to detail about some things
Does Orange juice work?
@jamesmurillo2400
8 жыл бұрын
Lol😂
@mr.smirnoff4317
8 жыл бұрын
Yes ! " facepalm "
@trungnguyenuc7262
8 жыл бұрын
it work very well to me.
@error.418
8 жыл бұрын
No, orange cleaner is made from the oils in the rind. There is no cleaning agent in the juice.
@danielfl.9347
8 жыл бұрын
Just use 95% alcohol :)
Not just good advice for skaters. Excellent for anyone that has items with bearings. 121 dislikes... Why?
Brilliant, well organised and I was particularly impressed with your rant on cleaners and finally your recommendation on using d-limonene for all the reasons you mention.
This is the exact channel that I was looking for! Thank you :)
The most important part HOW TO REMOVE THE SHIELDS without screwing them up was missed.. So tell us, how u duz dat?
@Lazy_Prophet
4 жыл бұрын
Lol right, I've found some bearings just have shitty shields that are really hard to get back on.
this is the absolute most helpful video ive found on youtube, this is freakin awesome. I came into this knowing absolutely nothing lol
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! So glad we helped you out. If you have any questions at all send us a message. We will be glad to help you.
Fantastic video. I followed all the steps and my board rolls much smoother. The only difference I did was I washed the bearings in a bathtub faucet for more pressure and a more thorough rinse to get the orange cleaner off. I used a blow drier for about 5 minutes, I thought an excessive dry was better than being hasty. I was using Sewing machine oil for a while, but after using the OUST kit I threw in some OUST oil and found it's thinner and had a much better roll and collects less debris. Also, I tried straining the orange solution through a coffee filter, and you can see the dirt and grime sit at the bottom. So I'd just recommend buying some orange cleaner and cleaning with a fresh batch every time. 5 S.T.A.R.S. for the tips and video. Cheers foolio.
Just watched the cleaning and removing grip tape videos and this video. Thanks for your help Rat Vision
That's why it's better to use rubbing alcohol; because you don't have to rinse them; it will just vaporise off the bearings without leaving any stains nor corroding/damaging the bearings...
@NodakSavage
5 жыл бұрын
right, I mean if rubbing alcohol is what is recommended for cleaning the contacts on cartridge based retro video games, I don't see why they'd hurt steel bearings
@Qeem369
4 жыл бұрын
@@NodakSavage Rubbing alcohol is not as good at removing grease. Just try it, go under any car and put your hand in there and rub. Put some isopropyl on your and see how much it would remove vs acetone/citrus cleaner limonene/dish soap
Are citrus-based, non-harmful chemical "all purpose cleaners/degreasers" okay to use? The only orange oil cleaners at my grocery stores are wood cleaners.
RatVision, please upload more videos. It helps me a lot and a lot of others with skating. You have the best channel for tech skate lessons ever! -J
@RatVision
9 жыл бұрын
_ Justinlbdr _ Thanks a lot. Feel free to ask questions any time. We'll do our best to respond.
@youpoopedyourtube6075
9 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech Thanks for reply! Shows that.. Quality ---------- Quantity is better.
Great vid! So true about how dangerous these chemicals is,so good that you point out.👍
In the cleaner part of the video you said to avoid petroleum distillates. Is this for our personal health or because it is bad for the bearings? The reason I ask is because the Singer brand machine oil contains petroleum distillates.
DO NOT USE HEAT TO DRY YOUR BEARINGS!!! Especially the 608z bearings he is using, they are only sealed on one side, bearings and housing will undergo thermal expansion and are not guaranteed to cool and shrink to original size, this will FUCK THEM UP GOOD AND SOLID!!!! Better to use compressed air if you have access to it, then re-lubricate
@RatVision
8 жыл бұрын
This would ONLY be true if bearings were made of PVC and paper. Thank god they aren't. There is not enough heat coming out of a hair drier to cause any deformation at all. Skating alone can cause more heat. Know what you're talking about before you post a comment.
@Jonathansa01
8 жыл бұрын
I do, I'm an engineer mate
@TatzkaTube
8 жыл бұрын
+Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech xD you're a man. Always having a straight opinion from everything
@plottpirat
7 жыл бұрын
I used a dryer for like 10 Seconds and unfortuatly my bearings deformed and are Shit now. Were Not The cheapest... so i Would Not hot dry them again. Other tips worked out fine, just I prefere The bones speed cream. Cheers
@lukaskuipers7791
7 жыл бұрын
did your bearings seriously not work after drying them?
Man I think I love you. Greets from almost 2019 :)
I love this video! Reminds me of vids from early 2000's :D Also very informative even today.
So what you're saying is don't use acetone or rubbing alcohol in that sealed container to clean your bearings.... Because even though they clean well, breathing them in is bad. And you are at high risk of breathing them..... In that closed container of yours......
@p77kgq
5 жыл бұрын
You gotta open that container at some point, dont you?
@wow-bp6vf
4 жыл бұрын
i use rubbing alcohol 92% alcohol and it works great, i do it outdoors or in a well ventilated area. it works great
@wow-bp6vf
4 жыл бұрын
i also dont have to rinse and dry them afterwards because the alcohol dries quickly without damaging the steel
@Luii2kk
4 жыл бұрын
J Peterson hello I’m like 14 yrs and i bought the bones cleaning unit and they say you should use acetone but I don’t have any and I wouldt be able to explain to my mom to buy me some I live next to an auto zone and family dollar but I’m not sure if I could just go in and buy acetone lol what would u recommend
@wow-bp6vf
4 жыл бұрын
@@Luii2kk acetone is usually nail polish remover, you can try and find some of that
You're cleaner set-up is genius! Try to stay away from the science in your recommendations. Acetone has low toxicity; it works really well as an "organic solvent." Also just because a lubricant is "thin," doesn't mean it necessarily promotes rotational velocity. Skateboarders in the science community would be much more compelled by your personal experience in these technical videos.
damn......informative....articulate.....precise....covers all bases....really nice video dude....
i wish i watched this video before all the others, because i let my bearings oxidize over night. but this one is verry helpfull and infomatic! thank you!
in Mother Russia we use gasoline for cleaning bearings. Because even a bear which studied chemistry in school know nothing harm in using gasoline for bearings.
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
That kind of thinking is why the USA is still #1.
@lerax2010
10 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech but not in cleaning bearings ;-)
@alexvanhorssen7914
6 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech lol sorry but that's #1 hatred
@heroslippy6666
4 жыл бұрын
@Palm Coast Adventures Vodka is easier to get than rubbing alcohol.
@brasha78
3 жыл бұрын
Logic ya’ll. Bears know there is no harm in using gasoline. That is if your outside like a bear, and aren’t near a fire source like humans, and breathing in the fumes like a human. Bears are great at cleaning their bearings in mother Russia. Keepin it petrol fo eva!
My method (all my friends do it this way) 1. Take rubber shield out and wash them. 2.Put all 8 bearings in rubbermaid container, pour and shake with isopropyl alchohol (99% preffered) 3. Put bearings on an absorbant surface such as newspaper or paper towel and set them to dry for 1-2 hours. 4. Re lube with speed creme and apply the clean shields.
@nivlac4150
8 жыл бұрын
The citrus Gatorade cleaner works better
REALLY GREAT VIDEO! Plus written instructions?... Rare, and top quality! Thank you for your attention to details! I'm building my clean/lube kit today with your help :)oo
I just cleaned my skate bearings with citrus cleaner as you recomended rather than the 2 stroke I usually used. Works great. Now lubricants...as I had access to as many bearings as I wanted for free (rink skate bearings) which are greased. I would clean that out, spin them with WD40 and compressed air, wash them in methylated spirits and then put a thin film only of light grease on them as I did 40 years ago and the last 10 years (I am 67), doing this after about 20 - 25 skating sessions. We don't have Oust readily available here in Australia but Speed Cream, yes. Working on the principle that grease is thick (slow) and thin oil would have a tendency to be flung out and leak on your wheels (Ok on a skateboard I guess but hazardous on a concrete or timber floor), I was thinking chain saw oil which I use on lathe parts. It is thinner than grease is for high speed lubrication and has a tendency to grip the moving parts so should be good and certainly better than grease. I am running Reckless Envy wheels for general skating a timber or concrete floor and do a few fast laps as well. Should I try this or use Speed Cream?
Does cleaning alcohol destroy/"attack" the bearings in any way or is he just concerned about the damage they might cause to the body if inhaled/ consumed? I have cleaned my bearings with alcohol (isopropanol) until now and it worked just fine for me
@youpoopedyourtube6075
9 жыл бұрын
Your bearings may seem fine. But, they will absorb it and they can crack if you ride hard. Any other bearing won't. Just please... Don't.
@markthompson18
9 жыл бұрын
Justin Knight Any kind of alcohol, is ok. Methylated spirits, acetone or turpentine is probably better at breaking down any grease, oils or lubricant in your bearings which have attracted dust and grime. Make sure to use in a well ventilated area though. These alcohols WILL NOT damage your bearings. Steel or ceramic bearings designed for prolonged use in partly shielded bearings will not be damaged by alcohol based solvents, and neither will the nylon bearing holders. In fact, the alcohols will evaporate so quickly, there's less drying time required, and residual oils from citrus based cleaners can trap fine particles and shorten bearing life.
@juliangaribay4711
9 жыл бұрын
If it's 100 percent alcohol it will not harm them I would clean them with citrus cleaner I use it on my bike hubs and bearings every thing I got that has bearings in I use it then later use 100 percent alcohol leaves my bearings real good almost new I do that with every thing even my yoyo bearings dude try it just make sure to dry them off ok dude because the alcohol eats up metal some times
I think I have a small problem. Basically yesterday I cleaned my bearings with water and then I dried them. Today I watched ur vid and cleaned them with citrus cleaner and used olive oil as my lubricant. Will that work. This is my first time cleaning bearings. I recently started skating. I want them to work. I didn't pop off the seal I might do that tomorrow and repeat the process. Do u think I should buy new bearings and a cleaning kit or should I still use citrus cleaner and buy some normal lube and a kit? PLZ help rat vision. PLZ. I think I may have ruined them I don't know. Btw I have spitfire cheapsot bearings
@nazfranco1325
7 жыл бұрын
Tem pest unless if you dry it well
Thanks Rat Vision! Good video, really informative whilst not going too far into excruciating detail and not being patronising! Great stuff! My Better Bearings have become gritty after just a few weeks of use so will be building my own cleaning jig to get them sorted! How often do you recommend oiling bearings?
Getting a new set is much more exciting 😆
Me watching this video after already having soaked my bearings in acetone: 👁👄👁
Does 91% isopropyl alcohol work to clean bearings?
@nivlac4150
8 жыл бұрын
It might work but just use the orange cleaned it works really well
@OdaKa
8 жыл бұрын
Citrus cleaner works 100x better than acetone, alcohol, or any other dangerous chemical
@adizzlefoshisle
5 жыл бұрын
Oskar Mora yeah it does
Damn, coming back to this video over 9 years later. I always told people to just watch this video when telling peeps how to do it.
Thanks for doing these videos. Your channel is awesome.
Singer sewer's oil slows down my new bearings 😕
Can I use ky to lube my bearings?
@PatrickCoffey777
7 жыл бұрын
If you want a more sensual ride, then absolutely.
@jaydenl.johnson365
6 жыл бұрын
Patrick Coffey I laughed so hard I'm dead now oof
Very well done and informative.
This video was calming to watch
Wait, so why do you wash them in water afterwards??
@ducktape775
9 жыл бұрын
Michael Evans to rinse off the residue of the cleaner
Yep, acetone and gasoline are "extremely dangerous chemicals", because every time I smell gasoline or nail polish remover I die... Using acetone removes the need to use water/heat which will rust your bearings very fast. Just do it outside or with a fan on you and you'll be fine - source: am mechanical engineer
@Rammkopf
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I second that. Yet another mech engineer here. :) My choice is acetone for balls and races, dish soap for the plastic cage.
@maxonmendel5757
5 жыл бұрын
Does isopropyl alcohol work similarly?
@flakey1228
5 жыл бұрын
I dont get it are you really supposed to use oil on a ball bearing???? I always use grease made for forestry (heavy duty ball bearings, motorsaw, etc) It may not spinn like a fidget toy but it last alot longer and reduces wear
That worked very well. thank you so mutch!
PLEASE MAKE MORÉ VIDS YOUR VIDEOS ARÉ AMAZING AND SOO SOO HELPFUL
It is an odd question I know but can I use yoyo lube for my bearings
@Dravenoid
8 жыл бұрын
Yes
@user-md2iq9vb9z
8 жыл бұрын
If your yo-yo uses a real bearing then I don't see why not.
@Live2Win230
6 жыл бұрын
It will be too thin unless you use thick lube
if you have extremely hard water like me, you probably would want to rinse them with bottled water before blow drying them
@victora4161
6 жыл бұрын
David it’s neither...
I actually found just rinse the bearings in running water works best in removing all the sands and dust inside, with some foam dish detergent. Then just dry the bearings completely using a blow dryer (it drys really quick). Using the Bones Bearing Cleaner bottle with alcohol actually did not remove all the sands and dusts completely for me.
l love the persistent dutch angle in his videos
well fuck, ive been using wd-40 all the time... there fine, but im guessing they wont be
@rainjuice5774
6 жыл бұрын
i guess harvard didnt teach you shit about lubing your bearings
@mikesolo1533
5 жыл бұрын
Ye, I have been using WD-40 and rubbing alcohol, now I need to buy a set of new bearings ;] This kid saved me from buying swiss because I love speed,......the verb and not the noun!
I can't find oust kit anywhere. Not even online. I can only find the bones kit :( Wait bones is still good :) wait, BONES ARE AWESOME :DDDDDDD
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
Stokedskateboards.com
@CookiesUnleashed
10 жыл бұрын
Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech Ohhhhhh... thanks :D
@youpoopedyourtube6075
9 жыл бұрын
Or Boarsonnords. or muirskate. or motionboardshop. of daddiesboardshop. or tacticsboardshop. or... ok
@CookiesUnleashed
9 жыл бұрын
Justin Knight Thanks bruh.
Wicked video, thanks for being clear with no bs
Nice, very informative. Good job.
WD-40? Woops
@sillyslipper7022
7 жыл бұрын
same
@angelmartinez-yv1gw
6 жыл бұрын
I did this on my first board
@nathanjones229
5 жыл бұрын
whats wrong with wd-40
@involuntarybiscuits9619
5 жыл бұрын
NJ Skates It's a water based solvent and rusts up bearings. Read the can.
i use wd40 what what
@RatVision
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah Don't.
@squeegeemcgee3917
9 жыл бұрын
Christian Ferguson I mean, it sort of tells you and gives you good reason not to. Its your loss if you ignore this.
Thanks a lot for this really informative, well made video!
First-rate instruction here. Thanks
He's got a bit of a hard on for oust in most of his vids doesn't he.
@BryanbuiFromepicgamingfuntk
6 жыл бұрын
yup
@dibbi3237
5 жыл бұрын
I mean, he does and its blatant but most of the times their product just works better in general
@maxonmendel5757
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah looks like those are the only affiliate links in the description
Everyone be careful of rubbing alcohol, it raped my mother
@MrCoolio1985
6 жыл бұрын
mongke haha
Nice thorough video bro I like it.
This is super helpful!! Thanks 😁
Just throw em in a zip-lock bag full of Windex.
@nivlac4150
8 жыл бұрын
You do know that windex is basically water and some chemicals right?
@bakry7
8 жыл бұрын
+nivlac Lemme help andy out. Just throw em in a zip-lock bag full of citrus cleaner :p
@nivlac4150
8 жыл бұрын
+Albakry Azis even then a floppy ass ziplock back won't have enough force to clean them that's why buying or making a bottle bearing cleaner works better because the bearings are fixed and the liquid when you shake it it hits the bearing with force and can knock all that gunk out
@bakry7
8 жыл бұрын
nivlac true enough. Im using a gatorade bottle
100%THANKS! The no SELLS PITCH bs and STRAIGHT TO THE POINT!👍
I used 95% alcohol to clean them and a very thin mineral Oil. But great video man. Really helped alot
Great info and presentation cheers
great vid! you guys should make more!
I got some cheaper bearings and they were really slow so next day i opened them and i found out there was a thick-ish white grease used on them. I read about cleaning and oiling bearings as much as i could and so i did it (also this video helped me a lot). I cleaned them with 99% isopropyl alcohol, washed them with dish soap, washed them with hot water, dried them with hair dryer and then i used precise engineering oil (was packed with sister's sewing machine) to make them fast and oh man :D After i drove them around and waste oil leaked out they became fast as hell so it was totally worth it.
great video, helped me greatly, appreciate it
Top video loved the thing you did with the lube.