Do you have to de-shield a bearing to clean it?

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This is the best technique I’ve found for Yo-Yo size bearings

Xacto knife for c clip removal FTW

Here’s a quick tip for those who struggle using needles or pins to remove bearing shield clips: [image] I spent years of struggling with pins and needles but one day last year I decided to grab the xacto blade off my workbench and VOILA! Instant success! 90% of the time it works the first time every time