How to clean skateboard bearingsreddit

If you are wondering how to clean skateboard bearings then this guide is for you. Brand new skateboard bearings will run fast and smooth for a very long time but there may come a point where you notice them slowing or they seize up. Often this can be solved by just adding a drop or two of lubricant. We recommend high viscosity lubricants like Bones Speed Cream or Bronson High Speed Ceramic Oil.To apply this all you need to do is take off the removable shields on the outer edge of your bearings. This can be done while the bearings are still in the wheel. Simply remove your axle nut with a skate tool and take the wheel off the truck. Using the dull edge of a blade you can then pry off the removable shield from the outside edge, it’s also possible to do it with a pin from the inside edge. Once the shield is off all of the ball bearings will be exposed. Apply two or three drops of lubricant onto the exposed balls, replace the shield and then spin them throughly to work the lubricant in before replacing your axle nut. Some lubricant can often be a quick cure but a point may come where dirt and grime really halt proceedings. The good news is that instead of buying a brand new set of bearings you can clean your skateboard bearings if they have removable shields.