Pablo's How To Guides

Welcome to the Pabloskates How To Guides section. Here you'll find practical step-by-step tutorials covering roller skate conversions, plate mounting, skate maintenance, repairs, upgrades and workshop techniques. Whether you're converting hockey skates into quad skates, fitting a new plate, replacing components or learning how to set up your skates correctly, these guides are designed to help skaters and builders of all experience levels.

How to Restore Faded White Bauer Logos on Plastic Hockey Boots

Faded Bauer lettering can make otherwise good hockey boots look tired. Here's how I restore white Bauer logos on plastic boots using a simple paint pen.

Pablo

Jul 132 min read

How to Build a Simple Skate Mounting Bolt Cutting Jig

See how I turned a cordless angle grinder and bench mount into a simple cut-off saw for quickly and consistently cutting roller skate mounting bolts to length.

Pablo

Jul 133 min read

Video demonstrating roller skate plate mounting positions, including inside, centre and outside mounts, and explaining how plate placement affects skate stability, manoeuvrability and performance.

How to properly mount roller skate plates

Is there a correct way to mount roller skate plates? After mounting nearly 1,000 pairs of skates, I've learned that plate positioning is about finding what works best for the individual skater. Discover how left-to-right and fore-and-aft plate placement can affect the way your skates perform.

Pablo

Jun 245 min read

Roller skate plate mounting centre marking tool being used to accurately mark the centreline of a hockey boot before mounting quad skate plates.

How to Use a Roller Skate Plate Mounting Centre Marking Tool

Learn how to use a roller skate plate mounting centre marking tool to accurately position quad skate plates before drilling. This step-by-step guide explains how to find the boot centreline, avoid common mounting mistakes and achieve professional results on every skate conversion.

Pablo

Jun 126 min read

Cleaning roller skate bearings at home using bearing cleaner, lubricant and a bearing removal tool during routine skate maintenance.

How to Clean Roller Skate Bearings at Home

Learn how to clean roller skate bearings at home with this simple step-by-step guide. Discover the best cleaning methods, which products to use, how to lubricate your bearings correctly and when it's time to replace them for the best skating performance.

Pablo

Jun 123 min read

Cleaning plastic quad roller skates using a soft cloth and skate-safe cleaner to restore their original shine.

How to Clean Plastic Quad Skates Properly

Learn how to clean plastic quad skates properly without damaging the boots, plates or wheels. This step-by-step guide covers the best cleaning products, common mistakes to avoid and how to keep your roller skates looking their best for years to come.

Pablo

Jun 123 min read

How to Quickly Fit Skate Bearings Using a Bearing Press

Learn how to fit skate bearings using a bearing press quickly, safely and without damaging your bearings or wheels. This step-by-step guide explains why a bearing press is the easiest method, helping you achieve perfect bearing installation every time.

Pablo

Jun 83 min read