# Rust question **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [December 25, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164 "2010-12-25T14:27:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/1 "2010-12-25T14:27:51Z")
Does the Generalto AIGR bearing rust? The bearing that came with my Hatrick rusted. 😢 ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/2 "2010-12-25T14:51:29Z")
Well, clearly it does. 😛 > **[How to clean your rusty ball bearings.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17749.0.html)** > > This is a tutorial will show you how to quickly, safely, and economically remove the rust from your bearings. Please note, this tutorial is regarding steel ball bearings only. White vinegar is a human safe acid, but will dissolve copper and nickel.... That is the guide to removing rust on bearings. Hope this helps. If not, contact the general yo support. I’m sure they can help youl. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/3 "2010-12-25T15:00:22Z")
Well when I got it, it was a bit rusty. So now it’s responsive. On a side note, I thought the AIGR was a stainless steel bearing. O\_O ---
**Author:** ![Apetrunk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/apetrunk/32/148_2.png) [@Apetrunk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apetrunk)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/4 "2010-12-25T15:12:48Z")
Stainless steel doesn’t mean it doesn’t rust. Any bearing has the potential to rust. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/5 "2010-12-25T23:53:01Z")
Then why Center Trac, Hspin and YYF’s bearings don’t rust? D: ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/6 "2010-12-26T01:49:20Z")
They will. Just not like a generic bearing will. If you bought this used or traded for it then I’ll bet you the original bearing was removed and swapped with cheaper one. That is why it rusted. The old stock YYJ bearings from a few years ago would do that. ---
**Author:** ![ElendilAndurilz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/elendilandurilz/32/140_2.png) [@ElendilAndurilz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ElendilAndurilz)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/7 "2010-12-26T01:56:31Z")
Surprisingly, I have had far more rust issues with General-Yo AIGR bearings than any other, and have seen this commonly among the community. I honestly couldn’t tell you why, but they require more maintenance and care than any other bearing I’ve used. ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/8 "2010-12-26T01:57:37Z")
My AIRGs have always rusted. Id just get a new one. 10-Balls are nice. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/9 "2010-12-26T01:59:25Z")
Well i bet it’s because everyone thinks it is ok to run a bearing dry. This takes that protective layer of lube away and bam. rust. ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/10 "2010-12-26T02:02:07Z")
> [@Icthus](#): > > Well i bet it’s because everyone thinks it is ok to run a bearing dry. This takes that protective layer of lube away and bam. rust. I always run my SPECs, 10-balls, KKs, etc… dry. The only ones that rust are YYJs (not the speed bearings), and AIRGs. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/11 "2010-12-26T04:06:51Z")
I’ve got rusted dif KK’s, a speed and a CT so… no lube and no care. lol ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/12 "2010-12-26T04:11:58Z")
Icthus, out of curiosity, how long have you had those bearings? ---
**Author:** ![Kristiawan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kristiawan/32/366_2.png) [@Kristiawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kristiawan)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/13 "2010-12-26T04:32:12Z")
You guys sure that it dont have anything to do with regional problem? like humidity, temperature and stuff? ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/14 "2010-12-26T04:38:40Z")
I live pretty close to the ocean, but I dont think that has too much of an impact on it. I once talked to someone on the chat who lived in Arizona and had the same problem with an AIRG, so I dont think thats it. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/15 "2010-12-26T04:45:18Z")
> [@Q](#): > > Icthus, out of curiosity, how long have you had those bearings? too long. The kk is about 4 years old. got rid of the ct a while back. didn’t use it much. ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/16 "2010-12-26T04:46:36Z")
See? I only get use out of a bearing for 6 or so month before the yoyo goes goodbye or I kill the bearing for some reason. So rusting has never been much of a concern for me. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/17 "2010-12-26T04:54:39Z")
Yeah well I have a LOT of yoyo’s so… ---
**Author:** ![ShaunC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shaunc/32/596_2.png) [@ShaunC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShaunC)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/18 "2010-12-26T04:57:10Z")
Region doesn’t have much to do with it, unless you leave it sitting long term, without proper care and maintenance, exposed even partially to humidity. I live 2 blocks from the ocean and I don’t have any problems with rust, but I also take really good care of my bearings, including cleaning and lubing them. But, when I still lived in Kentucky, I left a yo-yo in a box in a non-climate controlled storage unit for about a year, and it developed surface rust on the bearing and tarnish on the rims. Stainless stell doesn’t mean impervious. Anything with moving parts needs to be cleaned and lubricated if you want it to last, whether it be an engine, a gun, a yo-yo, or anything in-between. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-question/22164/19 "2010-12-26T06:01:08Z")
So this means AIGR will rust. I see… Honestly I think It’s an AIGR, and the bearing sounds weird. Compared to a normal bearing. I’ma think about that 10-ball 🙂