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WD-40 "specialist" silicon keeps street skates and bearings clean
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John Doe
Mar 8, 2012, 11:59:24 AM3/8/12
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Apparently... Silicon is the good stuff that is water resistant,
repels dirt, and prevents grit from getting into street skate
bearings. Currently using WD-40 "specialist" silicon spray. Every
few skates, the bearings on both sides of each wheel are given a
short-as-possible spray. It won't last long as grease, but the
fact that it does not attract grit into the bearings will help
prevent wear. I used it on a damp skate. Will take a skate in the
rain at some point, and see what happens. If it works in the rain,
silicon might be a good alternative to bicycle chain grease.
repels dirt, and prevents grit from getting into street skate
bearings. Currently using WD-40 "specialist" silicon spray. Every
few skates, the bearings on both sides of each wheel are given a
short-as-possible spray. It won't last long as grease, but the
fact that it does not attract grit into the bearings will help
prevent wear. I used it on a damp skate. Will take a skate in the
rain at some point, and see what happens. If it works in the rain,
silicon might be a good alternative to bicycle chain grease.
John Doe
Aug 2, 2012, 2:11:59 AM8/2/12
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I tried some cheap silicon spray from the local megastore. Noticed
some squeaking. I have a feeling that the WD-40 brand is higher
quality. Still using it, still works great.
some squeaking. I have a feeling that the WD-40 brand is higher
quality. Still using it, still works great.
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