Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean yoyo bearing?

Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean yoyo bearing?

Do not use rubbing alcohol (contains water which can make the bearing rust), acetone (can make the bearing rust and is corrosive), nail polish remover (contains impurities to moisturize skin etc) or anything containing ether such as brake cleaner (catches fire easily and damages skin quickly).

What can you clean a yoyo bearing with?

open your yoyo. Remove your bearing and clean the bearing with Rubbing alcohol in a small canister (something you can let the bearing soak in and allow you to shake the bearing in the fluid vigorously without making a mess). Remove bearing and let it dry on a piece of paper towel.

Can you over lube a yoyo?

The other thing that’s nice about our lube is if you do happen to over lube your bearing and it starts to play responsive. YoYoTricks.com Thin Yoyo Lube actually kind of thins itself out and will allow the yoyo to play unresponsive again. Your bearing will start to become responsive and it will need to be replaced.

What can you use instead of yoyo Lube?

Yoyo lube:

• Baby Oil = thick lube (probably Bad idea.
• Vasline + WD40 (some says this is not very good)
• 3 in 1 lube = thick lube.
• trumpet valve oil (blue juice) = thin lube , works best IMO.
• sewing machine oil = in between.

Can you use 91% isopropyl alcohol to clean bearings?

Yup, 91% is good. I use 70% because I like to live on the edge. Works great, but I’ve been lucky to not have a random bearing rust.

Is citrus cleaner good for bearings?

It cleans and conditions bearings with orange and lemon extracts. It is safe for bearings and contains 0% of water. Also, it is safe for bearing seals and retainers since there are no harsh chemicals.

How do you maintain ceramic bearings?

Full ceramic bearings are maintenance free. However, they can be washed using regular tap water or a standard bearing cleaner product if required. Make sure the bearing is completely dry before replacing it. These bearings do not need lubricant to operate, so there is no need to add an oil or grease at this stage.