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Rockn Ron- How to clean your bearings

John Willems2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2012 to 2014
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7K views · 16 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Rockn Ron shows how to clean skateboard bearings with a homemade rocket wash setup using hardware store supplies. Reuploaded in 2010 by John Willems after Ron's website went offline.

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Linked in beginner threads on how to clean bearings. Gives a DIY method that works with a clear bearing container, even though the original Rocket Wash is no longer sold.

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“There's an easier way. Remove the shields and drop the assembled bearings into a bath of mineral spirits. Let them soak for a few hours (or overnight if you want). This will remove all the old dirt and lube. …”

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u/mconigliaro2012 · 2 points

There's an easier way. Remove the shields and drop the assembled bearings into a bath of mineral spirits. Let them soak for a few hours (or overnight if you want). This will remove all the old dirt and lube. Then move the bearings to a bath of isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher). This will remove the mineral spirits, but don't soak them for too long (10 mins max), because the alcohol will cause your bearings to rust. Now dry off your bearings with a hairdryer. Put the shields back on, and add a drop or two of an oil-based lubricant. Source: This guy [LINK]. More info here: [VIDEO]

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