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Title: Best way to clean & lube trackball bearings?
Post by: markrvp on April 19, 2005, 06:00:32 pm

I have an older Betson Imperial 3" trackball that is dirty on the inside.  There is some dirt and grime on the rollers and bearings.  Could somebody please tell me the best way to clean the bearings and rollers?  Also what is the best lubricant to use and how should I apply it?

Title: Re: Best way to clean & lube trackball bearings?
Post by: NoOne=NBA= on April 19, 2005, 06:39:30 pm

Quote from: markrvp on April 19, 2005, 06:00:32 pm

Could somebody please tell me the best way to clean the bearings and rollers?

I usually use denatured alcohol.
It cleans well, and then flashes off--leaving no residue.
As long as it doesn't leave residue, pretty much anything will work.

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Also what is the best lubricant to use and how should I apply it?

3-in-1 oil, and very lightly.

Title: Re: Best way to clean & lube trackball bearings?
Post by: markrvp on April 19, 2005, 07:15:51 pm

Thank you very much!