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FWU Bearings Nov 2, 2018 12:15:45 GMT -7

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I am trying to figure out a good basic method to clean my FWU bearings. I watched a few RC Car and Skate Board You-Tube videos on how to clean bearings. They show using everything from using citrus dish detergents to brake cleaner to gasoline to even using a propane torch to burn the dirt out of the bearings. I am thinking I don't want to use any dish detergents and water on the bearings that will cause rust. Brake cleaner and gasoline are highly flammable and I don't want to use those products indoors. And a torch, I don't know about that.

I am soaking my bearings in WD40 because I have a 1/2 gallon jug just sitting under my work bench. The WD40 has gotten quite cloudy after 24 hours of soaking and the bearings spin a lot better now. I guess I am wondering if I have to get the WD40 out of the bearings, because WD40 does have some lubricating properties? Do I use compressed air to blow the WD40 out of the bearings?

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FWU Bearings Nov 2, 2018 12:20:01 GMT -7

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Nov 2, 2018 12:15:45 GMT -7 @aceracing said:

I soak mine in mineral spirits for an hour and them blow them out with 60 psi compressed air.

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HurriCrane Racing 10x World, 26x National, & 39x NPWDRL Champion Getting to the top is Easy. Staying on top is a grind! Enjoy the ride. Posts: 811	FWU Bearings Nov 3, 2018 5:11:02 GMT -7 'The Fonze' likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HurriCrane Racing on Nov 3, 2018 5:11:02 GMT -7 Be careful on the psi you use to blow out your bearings. I once used 100 psi and the bearing exploded, sending pieces all over my shop. My method of cleaning bearings is similar to Alphonso"s.

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