How to Clean Roller Skate Wheels
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Picked up some awesome new roller skate wheels (www.devaskatio...) and noticed that after a few trips to the rink they've gotten pretty dirty? No worries, it's easier than you might think!
You can check out our 5 Step Guide to Cleaning Roller Skate Wheels here: www.devaskatio...
We'll show you how to clean your roller skate wheels, so no more excuses!
I was fascinated by the on-skate method.. The whole putting "cleaner" on a "paper towel.." Then there was the process of "wiping off" and "scrubbing".. spectacular concept!
Just got some vintage skates w/ original wheels in outstanding condition, 40 years old, look to have been used outdoors...maybe worn a half dozen times back in the day? not sure if the wheels are indoor or outdoor wheels, no indication. 62mm and seem kinda soft to me... Anyway, despite their being in great shape, the wheels did have a nice even layer of black unmentionable 40 year old goo!!! This terror came off easily enough with a rag and some Simple Green and some elbow grease... underneath it all, the wheels were smooooth when I finished. Probably orange cleaner is good too on a heavy duty situation like mine, but I didn't have any... I also did a surface clean around the bearings with rubbing alcohol and q-tips and cotton rag and they spun much better, look great. Going to try them indoors tomorrow!
Similar situation here. Just scored a practically unused set of vintage Reidell suedes with Tom Peterson nice and chunky Hyper Strada wheels for a giveaway price. I can not believe how clean they are, however the wheels have air holes that go all the way through and a pretty good layer of hairy dust stuck down in there, held on by what I’m assuming is the same “vintage road grime “ you are talking about. Was wondering how to get at it without causing any damage to the bearings, which are super smooth and whisper quiet right now. I think I’m going to use old tooth brushes dry to get out all the surface stuff and then a very very small amount of 91% alcohol (because it dries so fast) on pointed Q-tips so I can target the grime without actually getting anything “wet”. After seeing this I now know to be very careful not to get any moisture down into the wheel/bearing cavity so I’m super happy this video was available! Hope you are enjoying your skates. I can’t wait to get out on the road with my kiddo as I’ve been looking to buy a quality set of skates for over a year now to get back to skating like the good ‘ol days when I pretty much had skates permanently glued to my feet, like Tootie on Facts of Life! LOL
Be careful with the window cleaner it makes your wheels slippery
Thanks, Vulvarinser. Super helpful video. Love your videos, love Devaskation. Thanks!
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This was very helpful thanks now I know what to do when I get my new skates
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Excellent
what are "one of these things" called? bc I really need "one of these things"
Check this out www.devaskation.com/Bionic-Bearing-Maintenance-Package
Or maybe this one www.devaskation.com/Bionic-Abec-7-Bearings-Maintenance-Package
Bearing puller if you want what its called
I have to assume you were being sarcastic :)
Would you recommend rubbing alcohol for cleaning skate wheels? I've been doing this for years w/o any negative effects but some say it dries out the urethane. And what kind of skates are those?
How often should you clean your wheels if you only skate outdoors maybe 2-4 times a week?
Thanks so much! That was super helpful!
Very good. Wheels are pretty too. 🧤
What kind of soap? Dish soap? Laundry Soap? Hand soap?
Thanks!
Where can I find the motor click axles that you are talking about in the video.
You can use your trucks to get your bearings out
I have Luminous wheels that I'm not sure will work if I submerge them. Is that right?
Thank you! This really helped me
Thanks
Great info! Thank you
I got skates yesterday and they are squeaking and make a noise when I try to turn what do I do?
Thank you.
Omg I love devaskation so much
Thanks for the tips. Where do you get purchase the quick connect / disconnectors for the skate wheels?
Would this work with my revision hi-lo wheels?
Sure would :D :D
Devaskation ok thank you
When should you get a new thing of wheels altogether?
When you feel as though the integrity of the wheel has been compromised (chunks missing or the oils have depleted - via heat), or the grip has been completely run down. Usually you can tell when your wheels have had enough, but honestly, it all comes down to feel ;) Some skaters keep their wheels for 5 years! Others change them every season :)
Hi, why Windex instead of just spray and wipe?
Any tips for getting bearings out of indoor wheels? Getting them out of my outdoor wheels was easy enough, but my indoors are Atom Boom Alloy wheels, and those bastards are hard to remove!
I used an Allen wrench and put it on the edge of the bearing and pull or can push it through
What about my hyper cannibal wheels w the aluminum hub? And also what's your general opinion on the cannibal wheels?
With aluminum or any type of metal hub, use the "on skate" cleaning method....though I'd opt for Fast Orange, the "smooth" formula. It's meant as a hand cleaner for the automotive and industry workers - really cuts grease and grime - but it's also perfect for skate wheels (quad, skate boards, and inline) as it only take about 45 seconds or less to clean all 8 wheels. As for the Cannibal's, I've heard nothing but great things about them, however, when buying wheels, it all depends on where you skate and, to a lesser degree, where you skate.
Woo! Just washed my entire wheel and bearing w soap and a toothbrush then thought I should watch a video. Lol
Can you just use a rag with light water on the wheel ?
No. Water alone won't cut through any of that "gunk" that's built up on them.
Does this help restore grip
Yes! Cleaning your wheels removes all the dirt and grime that has built up on them... Dust and other particles can prevent your wheels from gripping properly, which is why cleaning them is so great! :D :D
@@Devaskation thank you so much 😊
What kind of Axel's do you have???
Hopfully this link can help. www.devaskation.com/Skate-Parts/Skate-Plates
They're standard axle's the come on a Crazy Venus plate (www.devaskation.com/Crazy-Skates-Venus-Plates-Clearance).
I have my Dad's old old skati
I can't find a video that shows me how to clean or replace my old Wheels on my roller skates from 1979 I don't think mine have closed in bearings
Unless you've got the old style wood wheels, they all clean the same. If you want to replace them, look for wheel marked for where you skate (indoor versus outdoor)....it's really not difficult. Simply unscrew the nut and change them. Just don't forget new bearings, too. New wheels rarely come with bearings, unless you get the light up wheels.
@@MystiqueRisingSun the lightup wheels dont come with bearings. They come with a battery. U still need bearings for them UNLESS there is a new brand that sells bearings with the battery (some sellers offer bearings with wheels on ebay)
@@ertfgghhhh No new brands that I'm aware of, except the Octo Fothon, but there are many brands that do and many that don't.
Octo Fothons don't.
Rio Rollers don't.
Northern Lights don't.
Luminous do AND don't - depends on where you get them, but - of course - you *will* pay a little more for them if you want the ones that come with them.
Crazy Illumin8s do.
Volcanics do.
Golden Horse do.
Sunsets do.
MonLiyas do.
Fireflys do . (But DON'T get these, they suck. The dynamo breaks WAY too easily in them, especially for adult skaters!!! They're great for those who weigh around 100 pounds or less...but other than that, steer clear of these things.)
The only ones I haven't tried...YET!...are the Octo's, Mon's, and the Rio's. All of the others - barring the Firefly - work great. Northern Lights are sold as skateboard wheels (as well as the Sunset and Mon's wheels), but the Sunsets are the ONLY 78A - truly outdoor - wheel on the market. Most of the others are an 85A. Except the Volcanic's - those are approximately an 88A and the Northern Lights (93A - better for indoor use even though they're a skateboard wheel).
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If you dry them out real good and re lubricate them they will not rust. Just don’t let that water sit long time. Dry them out right away!
What about wood wheels anyone know??
idk if you got any headway on this, but it’s good to use something like a screwdriver or something long and dull (even your nail) to scrape off first layer of dirt. after that, fine sandpaper or a brillo pad to follow. just do it uniformly, don’t stick on one spot too long or you’ll make a flat spot.
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Can I use 91% alcohol?
We used to put water on the floor in the bath room and clean our wheels that way who ever had to clean that bathroom sorry for the mess
Can you please let me know how to procure Atom Stoker 62 mm quad wheels
Hey Guru Rama - Atom have discontinued those wheels but the Atom Juke is the closest comparison www.devaskation.com/Atom-Juke or you might also like the Atom Savants www.devaskation.com/Atom-Savant-Wheels
Feel free to call or email and ask for Dan. 480-335-7447
sales@devaskation.com
ajax and a scouring pad
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I really need new wheels my barrings are probably rusted and I'm tired of cleaning them as a matter of fact I have to clean them this wensday
Oh no! We can help... www.devaskation.com/Bearings
Devaskation thank you!!!
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I use rubbing alcohol 91% no window cleaner
how to clean bearing balls
Hey Durgarao, you would first remove the plastic shields from the front of the bearings, but don't remove the actual balls or you will never get them back in. Soaking, and using a shaker bottle will get almost anything out, but canned air or an air compressor will get debris that is still stuck.
We putthe question out to our community and this is what we got back.
I would not recommend removing shields unless last resort... Soaking in Mineral Spirits will break down all the dirt and should clean pretty damn good... The canned air or air compressor certainly would help a lot....
Also
shaking in a plastic Milk jug works good (its what i did for years with mine) - or order our Bearing cleaner bottle we have.
Window cleaner makes debris stick to the wheel more
How long does it take for them to air dry?
This video would’ve been better if instead of paper towels a regular cloth or towel would’ve been used. Let’s stop promoting single use products. Regular towels are as easy to wash. I know you mentioned cloth, but that was only one time during the video.
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