Vaseline as bearing lube?

[Denebo]

I'm new to the whole bearing maintenance. I know it's better to use lube that's already made for skateboards/longboards, but I was wondering if Vaseline would work?

I live in Mexico and I really doubt I can get board dedicated lubes easily here, but I do have some Vaseline .

[Undying]

Maybe look for something else.

Gun oil, gear lube, triflow...

[seabass101dg]

I hear KY Jelly is the sex for bearing lube.

Or maybe I misheard....

[Kevin in Edmonton]

I tried Vaseline and it sucked. attracted alot of dirt and was impossible to clean.

[mr64114176]

vaseline is too viscous, slow down the bearings, and trap dirt more easily.

I use gun lube for my bearings and it works well. I would recommend a light gun oil of some sort if you can't get your hands on some speed cream or similar substance.

[Sign Off and Go Longboard]

bearing oil/machine oil is not super rare I don't think.

Is there a weight number for gun/machine oils that people could use to determine if they are similar to skate brands bearing lube?

[Undying]

bearing oil/machine oil is not super rare I don't think.

Is there a weight number for gun/machine oils that people could use to determine if they are similar to skate brands bearing lube?

Not sure on numbers but I don't think the majority of people use skate brand lube.

[Sign Off and Go Longboard]

Not sure on numbers but I don't think the majority of people use skate brand lube.

Really?

What non-skate-brand lubes are popular? I know some people prefer white lithium grease, but aside from that, what else?

[Denebo]

Alright thanks for the replies. I was about to use Vaseline, good thing I didn't. I'll try to get some gun oil and see how it works. First time lubing and cleaning my bearings.

My sister rode my board in the rain and I can see signs of rust on a couple of them. Are they still safe to use? They still spin and all, it's just that they're a bit rusty.

[B_Dubya_B]

Alright thanks for the replies. I was about to use Vaseline, good thing I didn't. I'll try to get some gun oil and see how it works. First time lubing and cleaning my bearings.

My sister rode my board in the rain and I can see signs of rust on a couple of them. Are they still safe to use? They still spin and all, it's just that they're a bit rusty.

as long as your not trying to set any downhill speed records they should be fine.

[Sign Off and Go Longboard]

Alright thanks for the replies. I was about to use Vaseline, good thing I didn't. I'll try to get some gun oil and see how it works. First time lubing and cleaning my bearings.

My sister rode my board in the rain and I can see signs of rust on a couple of them. Are they still safe to use? They still spin and all, it's just that they're a bit rusty.

rust = very bad

I'm not sure about this, but i think any rust in your bearing and you should chuck them

[B_Dubya_B]

not really necessary. extreme rust is bad and will cause your bearing to break easier, but a little rust isnt bad.

the exception to this is for downhill. rusted bearings over heat quickly and it can lead to some dangerous moments.

[FretsOnFire00]

Just go and get some bones reds, instead of spending $5 on a can of oil spend $15 on new bearings. Also while you're there pickup a bottle of bones speed lube. Works wonders.

[Sign Off and Go Longboard]

Just go and get some bones reds, instead of spending $5 on a can of oil spend $15 on new bearings. Also while you're there pickup a bottle of bones speed lube. Works wonders.

Why get reds when you can get better MHS bearings for less $$ ??

[ack]

Or speedy lunatics because MHS doesn't ship internationally.

[enemy combatant]

What non-skate-brand lubes are popular? I know some people prefer white lithium grease, but aside from that, what else?

Motor oil for one. Also:

3 in 1
LPS
Tri-flow
any gun oil
ATF
any machine oil really.

[Undying]

Really?

What non-skate-brand lubes are popular? I know some people prefer white lithium grease, but aside from that, what else?

Pro gold
Tri flow
Super Lube
Smith and Wesson Advanced Lube
Hoppe's #9
Sewing machine oil
Wahl clipper oil
Synthetic lightweight oil
and more...

[Ogre]

Virtually any very light weight oil. Steer clear of using things such as WD40 etc. You want a true lubricant. Hell, in a pinch simple motor oil will work better than some previously mentioned. You just want it light weight(thin)

[Sign Off and Go Longboard]

Pro gold
Tri flow
Super Lube
Smith and Wesson Advanced Lube
Hoppe's #9
Sewing machine oil
Wahl clipper oil
Synthetic lightweight oil
and more...

Wow, thanks!

LOVE your sig, got my first gnardeal shirt yesterday!

[Denebo]

Couldn't get my hands on any dedicated skate lube. The only more "international" lube I found was 3-in-1, Mexican version hahah .