Electrical Contact cleaner = Smoothest bearing ever

[cdd1983]

Wd40 is a lube not a cleaner

[ratfacedudeguy]

WD-40 is not recommended for use in yoyo bearings.

[Legyoyo (Daniel)]

I tried to tell my dad that and he was like Back in my day… (not really) but that is what I thought

[MyNameHere]

@Canadian_Caribou

I didn’t use the exact same chemical, but I did melt the bottom of the cup with it. My chemical made it smooth, but it slowed it down.

im not sure what you used, so I cant vouch for it.

But this stuff Is safe for plastic, the connections i cleaned at work were plastic clips, and I have cleaned a few bearings in the cap and the cap is not damaged at all.

@cdd1983

Everyone keep in mind mind when using aerosol cans- wear glasses, that stuff burns like crazy when it gets in ur eyes and if not flushed quickly WILL make you blind in that eye. I speak from experience. No I’m not blind thankfully because of an emergency eye wash station.

Great Advice, gloves are a good idea too.

…as for the WD-40, i use it a lot but never on my bearings. It leaves a nasty, sticky residue that collects dust like crazy.

[Legyoyo (Daniel)]

Ok I recleaned my bearings after the WD-40 and there cool. I have 2 more Q’s 1: will I need to use my bearings alot after cleaning for them to spin longest
2. on my yyj legacy 1 should I clean them and if so how?[shadow=red,left][/shadow]

[Cream9000 (Edmeister)]

Gloves
Safety Goggles
Parent Supervision

Please do this safe , it can make you blind , paralyzed , hospitalized , You could possibly die;.

[nobody]

@Legyoyo

Ok I recleaned my bearings after the WD-40 and there cool. I have 2 more Q’s 1: will I need to use my bearings alot after cleaning for them to spin longest
2. on my yyj legacy 1 should I clean them and if so how?[shadow=red,left][/shadow]

#1 They will need to dry out but other then hat no.
#2 If it is responsive or feels like there is dust inside it yes, you clean it like you cleaned the wd-40 bearings (mineral spirits, etc.).

[MyNameHere]

@nobody

@Legyoyo

Ok I recleaned my bearings after the WD-40 and there cool. I have 2 more Q’s 1: will I need to use my bearings alot after cleaning for them to spin longest
2. on my yyj legacy 1 should I clean them and if so how?[shadow=red,left][/shadow]

#1 They will need to dry out but other then hat no.
#2 If it is responsive or feels like there is dust inside it yes, you clean it like you cleaned the wd-40 bearings (mineral spirits, etc.).

I suggest this. It’s what i use.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_172753-12704-40-610_4294821477_4294937087_?productId=3127949&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr

It will break down that oily residue left behind by that wd40. This will leave your bearing clean and dry and will have virtually no break in time. It will give you long, smooth spins.

[Legyoyo (Daniel)]

@MyNameHere

@nobody

@Legyoyo

Ok I recleaned my bearings after the WD-40 and there cool. I have 2 more Q’s 1: will I need to use my bearings alot after cleaning for them to spin longest
2. on my yyj legacy 1 should I clean them and if so how?[shadow=red,left][/shadow]

#1 They will need to dry out but other then hat no.
#2 If it is responsive or feels like there is dust inside it yes, you clean it like you cleaned the wd-40 bearings (mineral spirits, etc.).

I suggest this. It’s what i use.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_172753-12704-40-610_4294821477_4294937087_?productId=3127949&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr

It will break down that oily residue left behind by that wd40. This will leave your bearing clean and dry and will have virtually no break in time. It will give you long, smooth spins.

I’ll try to get the money and when I do… Bearings I’m coming for you!

[PlasticWhip (WildCat23)]

@ratfacedudeguy

WD-40 is not recommended for use in yoyo bearings.

Actually your wrong. Icthus has used it in bearings for years. Ask him.

[hakysak]

I used WD-40 in a bearing, and its fine: just not unresponsive.

[Legyoyo (Daniel)]

yeah I’m looking for the least amount of response though.

[ratfacedudeguy]

@PlasticWhip

@ratfacedudeguy

WD-40 is not recommended for use in yoyo bearings.

Actually your wrong. Icthus has used it in bearings for years. Ask him.

Quote from a reputable source:

@kyo

Clean it out, never do it again.

WD-40 is a horrible bearing lubricant. It is NOT designed for high friction or high speed applications… the same company makes 3-in-1 oil for these types of applications.

WD40 is designed to prevent rust, not as a lubricant. Over time it will thicken, break down, and become a lot like glue…

Kyle

But hey I suppose everyone has their own techniques for what works for them.

[PlasticWhip (WildCat23)]

@ratfacedudeguy

@PlasticWhip

@ratfacedudeguy

WD-40 is not recommended for use in yoyo bearings.

Actually your wrong. Icthus has used it in bearings for years. Ask him.

Quote from a reputable source:

@kyo

Clean it out, never do it again.

WD-40 is a horrible bearing lubricant. It is NOT designed for high friction or high speed applications… the same company makes 3-in-1 oil for these types of applications.

WD40 is designed to prevent rust, not as a lubricant. Over time it will thicken, break down, and become a lot like glue…

Kyle

But hey I suppose everyone has their own techniques for what works for them.

You just put less on it.

[PlasticWhip (WildCat23)]

Some quotes from icthus;

@Icthus

Again. WD-40 WILL NOT HARM YOUR BEARING. It will break up any old lube and if done right will remove all lube. Then it will dry. If this happens and you don’t lube it in any way it will rust. WD-40 won’t rust, harm or do anything else to your bearing. I’ve used it on so many bearings its pathetic. I ALWAYS thin lube afterwards.

@Icthus

Very few things will dry with no residue. That’s just a fact of life. Yes it will leave something. Thing is it’s such a small amount that it won’t hurt anything. Next time you clean it that will be removed and a new film deposited. My WD-40 bearing has been playing great for a long time. No ill effects. No slowing down or anything. I will say it’s not a lube but it can clean. I recommend lube as always though.

@Icthus

I’m not trying to be mean or anything, but if you’re not sure of something, please, just don’t make the post; you’re confusing him. WD40 will indeed gunk up the bearing, but can easily be cleaned out. WD40 should only be used on bearings if the bearing is rusted and cleaned afterwards. And using a drill to break in a bearing is fine, just a lot more hassle. Any dirt can be cleaned out.

[MyNameHere]

@PlasticWhip

@ratfacedudeguy

WD-40 is not recommended for use in yoyo bearings.

Actually your wrong. Icthus has used it in bearings for years. Ask him.

Actually neither of you are wrong. Just because some one uses it doesn’t mean its “recommended”

I DO NOT recommend it for cleaning or lubing your yo yo bearings.

Of course It does NOT ruin your bearings… But WD 40 is not a lubricant, while yes it seems slippery to the touch, it is actually designed to remove water. It’s name WD40 stands for “Water Displacement #40” it is the final product in a whole run of chemicals… It was the #40 version. It will deteriorate Urethane and other petroleum products. And the residue attracts dust and grimes up pretty bad. WD40 is great for storing bearings, Just spay into a zip lock and drop a bearing or 2 in there, But when its time to use them, I’d clean it all off. But I would never use it to clean or lube my precious 10balls.

WD-40 is generally not recommended as a cleaner since it leaves a sticky, dust attracting film on the bearings. Note, however, that some people do use WD-40. It has become somewhat of a heavily-debated topic.

To Clean I suggest Electrical Contact Cleaner. Leaves the bearing VERY clean and Dry with NO residue. I choose not to lube, as I prefer a dry bearing. But if you choose to lube you a good thin lube like v4m, yyf thin, or something of the sort.

[zerrubabbel]

im just spit ballin here, but maybe this thread should be stickied… at least for a little while, if this stuff is really that great then im sure other people will want to see it before this thread falls through the cracks

[MyNameHere]

@zerrubabbel

im just spit ballin here, but maybe this thread should be stickied… at least for a little while, if this stuff is really that great then im sure other people will want to see it before this thread falls through the cracks

I’m sure more people will need to try it and post their experience.

Personally I love it.

[PlasticWhip (WildCat23)]

It won’t get stickied. It’s just another solvent. As for me, I rest my case.

[MyNameHere]

Its been 4 weeks and I am still getting great results with this stuff. ;D