How to ACTUALLY get your bearings clean

Cleaning your bearings is a HUGE pain in the butt. This video will help you actually get your bearings clean without the headache.
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[@nortexoid]

I just shake in alcohol, bang out the leftover dirt from the bearings, spin them, add a couple drops of sewing machine oil and that's that. Works very well for me. I skate in wet conditions so avoid thicker lube since it attracts way more dirt. I also do my wife and kid's bearings so there's no way in hell I'm spending this long on cleaning! That machine does look enticing though.

[@yancey4572]

I think this video would be slightly better if it cleaned my bearings.

[@funwheels3307]

I tried a very simple method for bearings with metal retainers 1. Soak the bearings in thinner for a couple of days, shaking the container occasionally 2. Take out the bearings, let them dry 3. Soak the bearings in car engine oil for a day or 2 4. Take the bearings out, leave them on paper towels to drain out excess car engine oil & also wipe dry 5. Reassemble the bearings No need for expensive ultrasonic bath

[@dushk0]

just spray them with silicone lube spray

[@BN99239]

Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners are like $25-$30.

[@fourcubed47]

The exacto knife is a good idea. I use a pair of small needle-nose vise grips clamped onto a needle to remove the rubber shields and c-rings. I also use compressed air to blow out debris in the bearings before soaking them in solvent. For my winter bearings, I use automotive wheel bearing grease. Significantly slower than oil, but I'm not all that interested in speed on wet or snow-covered roads, and it gives me a better workout.

[@pierocalderon7890]

En serio hermano sabes lo que necesita esta comunidad 🙌🙌🙌

[@TalonNismo]

Great video. And nice use of the sonic cleaner. Saw this great post a figured I post it here, from another KZbin member. Plan to try it out one day. @SoulTripChuck 2 years ago Go high end with Bones Swiss or Ceramics and take care of them. Shields on the outside but raw shieldless on the inside. hit them with some speed cream every once in a while. Cleaning Tip: every 6-8 months remove them from the wheels, put them in a shallow dish and clean them with automobile (spray) brake cleaner (from any auto supply store), spin access fluid out of them - then hit them with some zippo lighter fluid, spin again then finally hit it with a few drops of speed cream. they will be better than new. i have been riding the same set of ceramics for 3 years using this cleaning process and they are as good a new.

[@jorgebedoya8683]

Yeah, I'm definitely buying new ones hehe

[@bancyskates1734]

Haha I love how you explain the “cavitation” process! 😂 didn’t see that coming. I work at sterile processing and we use a huge ultrasonic machine to clean robotic and laparoscopic instruments. It gets rid of anything inside, does wonders! Keep up the great work Shaun.

[@idobelieveyourgalaxy6612]

yea same I work at my dads jewelry shop and he uses one. it was very unexpected lol

[@donrafaeli]

A lube I'm looking into is Archoil Ar8200, that's the one that the famous Zealous bearings use. It's supposedly super long lasting. It is designed for hardcore dusty and dirty environments, so it is the ideal application here, as opposed to thin machine oils that gunk up fast. It is quite thick, but the difference in performance should be negligible - people often equate free spinning performance with actual performance under load.

[@JohnAnderson-cc2sj]

There are significant safety issues with ultrasonic baths. The risk depends on the power output and frequency of the unit, so read the safety section of the user manual, I know this is a significant problem for most of us with a Y chromosome, but just do it; and as a general rule, never immerse any part of your body in the bath. Use the basket to immerse the object being cleaned and to remove it. Don't put a finger in to move things around while it's running. The energy is transmitted primarily by the in-compressible fluid (water) and our bodies and cells are largely composed of the same stuff. You do not want the fluid in your joint capsules cavitating it doesn't do the cartillage any good at all and there are significant issues with tissue damage too.

[@Johro66]

3:30 All of a sudden your hair is all over the place thru "the magic of the internet" lol maybe it's a static charge hahaha good video so far I'm still watching

[@Johro66]

@Coleman Keaton why the fk would anyone even do that?? And for those who tried it, it's a scam, and I hope you got scammed. I'm reading trustpilot reviews on this "site" full of ppl whining about how they got scammed paying for a "password" to a non existent app that's supposed to allow you hack your "friend's" (?) Instagram accounts. Good. I hope you lost a lot.

[@LordMoebius]

You should do a video on different lubes you've used and do reviews / recommendations and findings. Would be really curious. Would also be curious in your bearing recommendations as well. What's the long term prognosis on this lube btw?

[@truefoxtrot2884]

hello, im not the youtuber that made the video, but i'm a skaterboarder and kind of obsessed with bearings, what i have learnt in years of skating is the following: 1: if you use oil, it will eventually leak out of the bearing. Grease (specially lithium grease) is great not only because it just stay in there for ever, but also because it prevents water from directly touching the bearing, so as long as you dont submerge your skateboard/rollerblades the bearings are practically waterproof. Also some people say that grease will slow you down, i personally don't feel a difference at all. 2:stay away from dry lubricants (specially the teflon ones); they are not really designed with "high wear" parts in mind, the lubricant coating will just wear off quickly and your bearing will not be protected. 3: shielded bearings (the ones that you can't open, you can also buy these for very cheap in harware stores) are great if you want something that lasts a long time, just don't open them, they have grease, so the lubricant wont leak, and the metal shields offer great protection againts dirt/dust. 3: (kind of unrelated but still useful) ABEC rating it's just tolerances, and it doesn't apply to skateboarding really well it's mostly just marketing, it doesn't have a significant impact in performance, MAYBE with ABEC 9's you will go like 5% faster than some ABEC 3's (using both the same lubricant). but in my opinion, not worth the price.

[@Alex-kr7zr]

In some longboard channels I have seen people using acetone or spirit in a glass jar and then putting the bearings inside the ultrasonic cleaner (with the jar), this way you don't have to dry the bearings by hand, as the acetone evaporates quickly.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Awesome idea to use a jewelry cleaner! I will have to try this method next time! Thanks for the great video!

[@jeffs4483]

All you need is some rubbing alcohol and a zip lock bag to shake/soak them in. Then dry and drop in some lube.

[@84Andries]

Just over a year since this video was posted and I am curious. Are you satisfied with the performance of the lube ? (OMG, that sounds so dirty !)

[@brucedavids384]

You are right about everything! I use TSP and a jewelry cleaner and Lucas Assembly Lube. Bearings are EASILY and THOROUGHLY cleaned and the Assembly Lube gives a long-lasting really smooth roll.

[@Laserred01]

Ok, so I'm not the only one that does this! I have the same exact ultrasonic cleaner! I got it for skate bearings but also use it for smaller car parts. I'd recommend gettting a bearing puller. Worth every penny of $60.

[@roxxanne.adventures]

A week ago i cleaned my bearign for the first time. U managed to break apart the whole bearings, unintentionaly, so i cleaned each bearing and each ball individually. It takes a longer time ofc, but its doable. So if anyone freaks out about breaking them, like i did, dont panic. You an put them all together no problem.....Or just get a new ones, that not an expensive thing, i get an 8pieace for like 13€ here.

[@funkyflame123]

Thanks for the tutorial video, I cleaned all my wheels in the ultrasonic cleaner for the first use, now I know how to clean bearings in it too. You hair is looking sharp btw 😉

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

Hey Shaun, Do you still recommend this process and all the products you used in this video, or have you found other products you like better? Thanks.

[@SamsTopBarBees]

I never thought of using an ultrasonic cleaner awesome! I've tried light machine oil before and usually hate it, it always attracts dirt and dust, with noisy grinding bearings after the first use. For now I'm just using white lithium grease.

[@xJuiCYxxJaYx]

best way to pop out a bearing is to use a skateboard truck and to clean them use acetone in a jar.

[@alpacamale2909]

acetone doesn't do crap for oxide, you need to sip them in vinegar for 24hrs

[@kalox314]

One of My favourite skate channels. Thanks for te video Shawn

[@FlowSkate]

Thank you Juan!

[@carnerageno]

When your bearings all spin freely it can be an addictive religious experience. I have flow fever, thanks for the video!.

[@chriswong2012]

The video editing missed the most important c-clip openings🥲🥲 I wish to locate where exactly is the c-clip 🙈 but thank you for your video and a great idea of using ultra-sonic cleaner to clean the bearings. I guess the same machine can also use on bike chain

[@FenwynFlies]

Are there any shortcuts to disassembling the bearings if you're a daily commuter? Without having to disassemble, clean, oil, and reassemble all 16?

[@Roshi-..-]

Fantastic video, just a question, how many drops of oil did you put in each bearing?

[@meself349]

You can benefit from my trial and error because at first I was putting WAY too much of it in there and it was just seeping out when I skated and attracting all kinds of dirt so I would have to redo it too often. I recommend only putting two or three drops of this Lucas stuff per bearing. That seems to be the right amount.

[@MrMonalindav]

Amazing! Let parents know before another one throws away all the bearing that I thought were "sealed" and no c clamp on it. With 5 kids and 2 parents do you know how many bearings I tossed? Using the machine to shake it clean is another great idea.

[@fastj1962]

this was a lot of un needed stuff... Get one of thos cheap tiny screwdriver sets and pry one side of the bearings off. put dishwashing liquid in that side and move the bearing around and drop it in a jar that has a lid or a plastic container. when you are done with all the bearings fill the container with water, put the lid on and shake it up. No need to buy a machine, anyone can do this. you might have to fill the container a few times till there are no more bubbles. Then put acetone in the container and shake it up and I would pour it through a paper towel to catch any particals that the acetone might have cleaned out that the dishwashing liquid and water left behind and then use sewing machine oil then put the bearings back in your wheels with the remaining shield pointed out. Donzo. You are not a pro, and most people arent elite speedskaters, trust me, I won nationals and many races with this process as well as others who I've taught this. It doesn't require a lot of tools or a sonic cleaning device. I have one, but its for cleanin $3000 printheads....lol

[@amy-t1h]

i do the same thing but your washer is nicer. is use rubbing alcohol,. then i oil them with 2 in 1 oil. what brand bearing are those? i dont think that brand is common to skaters

[@madisonstoner7405]

One day I'll live in TO and skate with all of these amazing people. But for now, I'll just clean my bearings and roll on.

[@corvuscorax5469]

Calgary, though Bill Stoppard is in T.O.

[@TwistyTrav]

I like the idea of using a jewelry cleaner, but I feel the cleaning process might cause wear on the balls with the ultrasonic pressure/vibrations. I would just submerge the bearings in TSP with water, and then use a can of pressurized air to remove the dirt and sludge before applying lubricant, and possibly repeating the process. I did like your idea of using a hair dryer to ensure all the water is dried out before lubricating.

[@fisherchi]

Hi Shaun. My bearings have white grease on the bearings. I tried to use regular kitchen degreaser called "Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser", then 70% alchohol, and neither of those would remove the white grease. I shook the bearings in the 2 solutions separately for about 5 min each but neither would dissolve the white grease. I finally got acetone and repeated the process and that finally worked. I didn't want to use acetone since it is so bad for the environment. Do you know if the TSP would dissolve the white grease? I can't find it locally here. And do you know what the white grease is made of? I was surprised the first 2 solvents wouldn't dissolve it.

[@meself349]

Just use a toothbrush and some Simple Green or cleaner of your choice, and then rinse afterwards. It will get that white grease off. The magnasonic cleaner definitely won't. I tried. Toothbrush works like a charm and won't damage the bearings at all

[@fisherchi]

@@meself349 Ok I will give that a try. Thanks.

[@mathiasgreen6506]

Great video bro 👏

[@mathewgajewski1925]

Mine are stuck from old age and rust, should I just pry harder or is there a trick?

[@orandilu989]

If they're rusted, get new bearings.

[@pierocalderon7890]

The success 🙇

[@louisereneau9002]

Great video! Thank you. I am looking for hex bolt replacements? They are getting hard to find. Any ideas? Links? I have old 1990 Rollerblade trick skates.

[@Johro66]

Looks good, I'm thinking compressed air would clean out a lot of that dirt and grease too? I mean before they hit the ultrasonic cleaner. Friend of mine has a compressor in his workshop, might try that. Otherwise I'll just scrub them with the cleaning solution. Also I hear most people use orange oil cleaner for a degreaser? And, have you tried Bones speed cream for lubricant? I got some with my bearings, haven't tried it yet. (edit: the Intuition long sleeved top is awesome btw)

[@JakeyDill]

Johro's Inline Skater Channel speed cream is nice but spins out way to fast. I’m reapplying lubricant every 4 skates.

[@Johro66]

@@JakeyDill wouldn't mind that too much, a bottle goes a long way, also you skate way more than I do! So jealous of your weather.. When you don't have bush fires, that is.. Had a lot of rain here, weeks and weeks, now it's cold but still pretty damp, roads are slick. Looking forward to some better weather

[@JakeyDill]

@@Johro66 No worse feeling then wanting to skate but can't. We'll be approaching the monsoon soon. Whilst its Sunny atm the humidity is almost unbearable, you sweat so much. My next video I'll be briefly going over how to skate in summer, at least in the coming videos.

[@WillGarciasv]

Question. Did you use some kind of grease after applying that lubricant? I've read that assembly lube is use before applying proper grease on bearings

[@dushk0]

just silicone oil or lithium grease. May add vaseline or some string trimmer gear grease or stuff like that to the silicone but I'm not sure if necessary...

[@th1s1sm4ry]

So does clean bearing just make it clean? Does it have any effects on skating experience? Like would you go faster? Or its all just for maintenance so your bearings last longer

[@johnortegon2803]

Que bueno tener estos videos la verdad aportan cosas muy positivas.

[@JuanManuel-kj9fu]

would oil for hair clippers work for bearings ? it very cheap

[@jeanlopez659]

cheers mate, very helpful. Deff going to invest in a Magnasonic

[@mog7814]

I use Lucas oil on my bearings also. I use the Extreme Duty gun oil though, not the assembly oil. The gun oil has a little more thickness as well to keep the oil in place and it smells like berries. It also has a needle applicator. 🤓

[@FlowSkate]

Ooh. That sounds perfect.

[@goldenslumbers23]

What solution did you use in the ultrasonic cleaner? I use regular de-ionised water to get rid of cutting oil... Is that enough?

[@theaaronakin]

maybe i can use that lucas oil on my skateboarcd bearings . is it all the same?

[@meself349]

They're the same. In fact in the video he said that he learned about this Lucas assembly lube because people were talking about it on a longboard forum

[@SaccoBelmonte]

I'm guessing there are some other bearings without C clip on metal caps? I'm having a real hard time finding where is supposed to be on some new bearings.

[@SaccoBelmonte]

@@meself349 Thank you. I ended getting lots of Twincam ILQ9 with my new skates + spares. They all have the nylon shield / retainer which makes them super easy to clean and grease.

[@piplup10203854]

How often do you need to do this? I just got a pair of skates so I think they're okay but when do I replace wheels, I don't need to buy a set right now right?

[@beypazariofficial]

got to use grease. im using machine oil and i do think that they are slower than real grease ones. i have a skateboard, and 2 out of my 4 wheels are slower than the others because 2 of em i did not cleaned or done anything, 2 of em are the ones that ive cleaned with alcohol then applied machine oil. that 2 is so much slower than other 2. because ive cleaned them in alcohol then applied machine oil. but the other 2, i didnt do anything to them and even i did not clean them they are still turning faster and doesnt even stopping. so, ive watched tons of youtube videos and i can tell grease makes the difference. but the right ones, not just any grease.

[@skellingtonGl]

Hi, how did you find yourself with Lucus Oil Assembly Lube. Did it perform well as a lubricant? do you recommend it? Thanks in advance for any reply ^^

[@meself349]

I've been using it ever since I saw this tutorial and I think it works really well. At first I was putting way too much of it on and it would start seeping out of the bearings while I skated and then they would get dirt attracted to them. So it was kind of counterproductive. Now I only use about three drops and it seems to work pretty well. Maybe two or three drops. Just don't overdo it. It's really good stuff though and the little 6 oz bottle will last you a long long time. If you just use a couple of drops per bearing

[@daseder3825]

Rollers ❤❤❤❤

[@curbacz16]

Do you still recommend this method? Asking as someone who is a college student and loves inline skating for fun and transportation. :)

[@inthesand]

I'm also curious if Shaun recommends this method... and specifically, the Assembly Oil.

[@InlineStruggle]

Cool to see your process. Thanks!

[@FlowSkate]

Thank you. I love the name, by the way.

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

His "pro-cess"

[@cosmodogcosmodog1450]

!!! WARNING !!! Do not use this method with Qube bearings. I'm not sure if it was the TSP or ultrasonic cleaner but my bearings are now totally ceased. I used this method with Powerslide bearings and they were fine. Difference between the two was that the Qube bearings had white lubricant (?) between the little balls. Maybe this melted and fused during the process (idk).

[@perilonwheels7646]

I love your videos guys! Thank you for this 😊

[@jalarcon1061]

Great video, I am just learning to roller skate with my son and Im following your tuts, great material. Would those Wizard skates be good for me?

[@Semeyaza]

Very nice tutorial. Say, how about dry lubricants? Maybe Ptfe based? Can they be used with bearings? Thanks!

[@dushk0]

silicone spray or lithium grease. Dry lubes aren't good enough for any load bearing moving parts.

[@walterpalacios4560]

I have a question, i'm not much of an experienced skater, but i bought aggressive skates a while ago and the wheels worn out, so i bought new wheels, but i wanted to know if i can take out the bearings out of the wheels that are worn out and maybe use them for thr new wheels, or do i have to buy new bearings for the new wheels and how to put them in?

[@munzirsa1896]

Walter Palacios you can just take out the old bearings and put it in the wheels

[@walterpalacios4560]

@@munzirsa1896 But like, i know i saw him take out the bearings easily, but on these aggressive skates, i tried really hard and they are tight in there, are you sure do i keep pulling lol

[@HollyBoni]

@@walterpalacios4560 Appareantly you didn't try hard enough. 🙂 It's not an aggressive wheel thing, in some wheels the bearings fit a bit more tight, in some wheels the bearings fit super loose.

[@Johro66]

@@walterpalacios4560 there's a bit of a knack to it, don't just pull the bearings it's easy to damage them, this is just one video on how to change your bearings, but there are lots, just search "changing inline skate bearings" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Cran2Ch8mWntU

[@Johro66]

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[@robertgiacomo2655]

How often do you need to do this. If I paid someone to do this what price do you think is right?

[@meself349]

I only do it when the bearings get noisy and/ or don't turn as well. You should avoid riding in the rain or even riding on pavement after it has rained because the water will get inside the bearings and then you'll need to open them up and re-lubricate them. I guess you could pay somebody to do it but it's really not that hard to do once you get the hang of it. In the beginning it does seem a little daunting but once you do it a number of times it's not a big deal. The trickiest part is getting the shields off of the bearings especially if you have the "non-serviceable" kind. But there are KZbin videos on how to do that even. You don't need to use this magnasonic cleaner either. I bought one but I found it didn't do a very good job. I just use a toothbrush and some Simple Green. The Lucas assembly lube does work pretty well though. You don't need much, maybe three drops on the bearings after you clean them and dry them

[@jaconiascamaracordeiro292]

How often should I clean the bearings?

[@dushk0]

With this method? I'd say never, except for the odd occasion that you used a lubricant in the past that made them worse. When they get bad (e. g. after rain), they might need a cleaning of sorts or just a spray of silicone oil. If they are seized, apply silicone and force them back and forth until they are free again. Rollerblading does nothing to these bearings, they can last for eternity, just make sure they are lubed.

[@dwytube]

Excellent video!! Exactly what I was looking for and more 👌🏾

[@jonathanhenderson4908]

What’s your thoughts on hydraulic oil

[@FOXMAN09]

Lol I just did the acetone in a bottle method and wondered what the hell was that for? One set of bearings actually ended up sounding and feeling worse.

[@C.Abbenfield]

Why do you not expect the wheels to just spin and spin? Thats always what I am looking for when checking mine :D

[@101m4n]

Spinning without load on them doesn't really mean much. For starters, bearings have much more resistance when they are un-loaded because the balls inside slide rather than roll like they would under pressure. Many companies will actually use thinner lubricants and looser dust shields that allow the bearing to spin for a long time. This helps them sell bearings (because people test them like you do :P), but the thinner lubricants and looser dust shields mean the bearing doesn't last as long so you end up needing to replace or clean them them more often, not that this bothers bearing manufacturers! At the end of the day, you get way more resistance from your wheels than you do from your bearings anyway, so really the best bearing is one that lasts a long time. So; one that's precisely manufactured, has thick lubricant, and is well sealed against water, dust and grit. These things usually come at the expense of rolling resistance, but in practice that doesn't matter much anyway.

[@C.Abbenfield]

@@101m4n thanks a lot for the detailed answer, I never knew!

[@101m4n]

@@C.Abbenfield No problem :) If you google "vandemlongboardshop skateboard bearings truth", they have a very good article entitled "Skateboard Bearings - The Truth". It's mostly about skateboard bearings (obviously), but I figure it ought to be pretty transferable to inlines. I can't really back that up with anything though so take it with a grain of salt :)

[@igorekgromov4703]

Is plain water used for flushing?

[@mr.randomguy2812]

Thanks for te info! Great vIdeo

[@Go-Fly-A-Kite]

Have you ever tried Hot Shot's Secret FR3 lubricant...?

[@BN99239]

Is it actually worth the time and money to clean your own bearings? I mean, I guess if you have $200 bearings then sure, but this is so much time when a 10-pack of decent bearings are like $20.

[@adityajuneja7]

so will the wheels eventually start spinning well?

[@unknown.z34_33]

Yeah the lube will break in and the bearings will start to spin forever

[@dushk0]

yes, right after you apply silicon oil spray or lithium grease ;)

[@pankretownik8513]

Shaun or Alex... Have you already ridden on ceramic bearings?

[@amarissimus29]

IMO a regular bearing cleaner filled with acetone works just fine. Water has a nasty tendency to find hiding places in parts like bearings; I wouldn't count on the blow drier. IPA, ethanol, methanol, DCM, MEK... the world is filled with great solvents, forget water.

[@man-zv3zf]

Take off the Sheila's with an exacto knife and then let it sit in rubbing alcohol for 12 hours let dry and then pit the Sheilds back on

[@robsthedon]

Great stuff!

[@Sketchmedic]

Y’all think 5w 30 would work just fine to keep bearings lubed? Keeps my engine good for 3-7,000 mi lol

[@pierocalderon7890]

No es mentira justo haorita estaba cambiándole las ruedas a mis patines 😂

[@timtaylor9590]

hey what kind of 45 strap are u using?

[@FlowSkate]

That is a Seba double strap.

[@empathicwarrior6390]

I need a closer look at the c clip release and reassembly 🙄 I’m so lost lol

[@pureblooded3877]

Bro I've been looking at mine since I got my board 3 weeks ago, I just can't find it

[@SeekerGoldstone]

There is a very slim chance that they aren't removable at all. Assuming they can be removed, if you look between the outside ring of the bearing and the shield/side wall, you'll notice a tiny piece of metal between them. It's a circle that's a tiny bit bigger than the circle it needs to fit inside, and a section is cut out so it can be squeezed and will expand to fit snugly. If you look very closely (or feel with a needle) at the seam, you'll find where the section has been cut out of the ring. The cut is made on an angle so 1 side will be almost impossible to catch but the other side will catch much easier. You want to put the needle/blade perpendicular beside the edge of the clip, underneath the outer ring... then rotate the point out, kinda like opening a beer bottle. The clip is very likely to go flying across the room as soon as it comes free.

[@empathicwarrior6390]

@@SeekerGoldstone you're a god send! thank you!!!

[@1AndreasKendu]

I soak them in mouthwash for 10 mins after several good shakes. Works very well.

[@yancey4572]

A vibrating toothbrush is a good tòol tòo.

[@LordMoebius]

4 years later and still waiting on thet uodate on how this worked out for you shawn

[@christiansinner5187]

Bearings are not expensive, I'd rather change them out completely. Why didn't Shaun rotate his wheels since he had them off?

[@ASGgeri]

Preparing for 2020 😁

[@pintosanchez]

😱😱😱😱 deep in 2020 and I shuttered at this comment

[@photomorti]

Im way too lazy for this , i just order some new ones and pop those babies in haha.

[@KatieWoehlert]

Mine doesn’t have a c-clip either :( idk how to open it

[@FlowSkate]

If the shield has a rubbery coating you will beable to lift it out with a knife. Or the shield might be sealed and not a serviceable bearing.

[@dushk0]

everything is serviceable, just pry it up with a small flat screwdriver and that side of the bearing will be facing the inside of the wheel from now on, no cover, just spray with silicone oil, spin, spray, spin, wipe the excess with paper towel. You could straighten the shield and gently hammer it back on but not worth the effort.

[@DsanalD]

Shaun, what kinda job d'you have? How d'you earn a living?

[@SarahReborn]

He is paid well to clean my bearings and maintain my skates. And since my calves are god-like, he rubs them down with coconut oil after skating.

[@fastj1962]

By the way, you can buy a gallon of sewing machine oil for about $20 usd. Even with shipping its better than buying some specialty lub with a cute name. The skate boomer has spoken...lol

[@DashDrones]

Loved this, but was this your first time cleaning bearings? You should put a laughter track in the background it would be hilarious!

[@FlowSkate]

Haha. I have cleaned bearing many times but it had been a while. A laugh track would have been gold.

[@DashDrones]

@@FlowSkate forgot to mention, thanks! Love this channel, need to go skating again

[@horaceg]

I have the same Ikea couch :D:D:D I also use it when cleaning bearings or rotating wheels :D

[@akash.js9]

bro i have that couch too lol

[@adrgamer6399]

Pónganle subtítulos en español por fa

[@johanjotun1647]

the idea that shaking them in a jar of acitone will clean them is all over.... wish I had seen this b4 I tried that.

[@Dev1nci]

Imagine going to the expense of buying a vibrating cleaner and having to use a brush anyway 😂😂😂 I can only imagine this would be useful in a shop where you offer bearing cleaning as a service because it’ll cut down on time a lot if you have high quantities.

[@phenomenalharmony9866]

I use olive oil to grease my bearings😂😂😂

[@skellingtonGl]

hahahahahha :D lubricates well, but then hardens and blackens?

[@JohnDoe-el5ir]

Wow. To do so much to gain so little. Opening the lids may allow a bigger dust get to the balls and break bearing for real. Lids protect it from it. You can buy a set of bearings in sport shop for 5 euro or so for one skate. The only reasonable thing that can be done to used bearings is to shake them in IPA or petrol and then grease again without opening the lids. And of course buying expensive bearings is an overkill in general, cheap ones spin the same and gain is not worth the money.

[@werdna1969]

I just use cheap bearings and replace them when they start to suck

[@daseder3825]

❤❤❤

[@imbadatlife1377]

I thought that was a radio and the magick was music 🤭🤦‍♀️👩‍🎓

[@pupasarus]

Every other person on the internet says do not use water.

[@meself349]

You can use water as long as you dry it afterwards. As long as you don't leave the water on there too long and give the bearing an opportunity to rust. I do it all the time. I don't use this magnasonic cleaner because it didn't work too well for me. I use Simple Green and a toothbrush and then I rinse it outside with the garden hose. Or you can just rinse it under the faucet. And then just dry it with a blow dryer afterwards and relube. . Works like a charm.

[@samolhok930]

that camera man tho!!!!!!

[@FlowSkate]

The Hawk! What do you use in your beatings these days?

[@WhatsAHandleMyNameIsJoe]

all i need is a magic box