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

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [September 13, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-have-to-de-shield-a-bearing-to-clean-it/409342 "2024-09-13T18:03:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-have-to-de-shield-a-bearing-to-clean-it/409342/7 "2024-09-13T19:26:18Z")

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

> [@Xacto knife for c clip removal FTW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xacto-knife-for-c-clip-removal-ftw/373551):
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> Here’s a quick tip for those who struggle using needles or pins to remove bearing shield clips: 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

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