Your fingerboard is only as good as the care you give it. Even the best decks, trucks, and wheels can wear down or lose performance if not properly maintained. In this 2025 guide, we’ll show you how to keep your fingerboard in top condition, making your tricks smoother, your rides more enjoyable, and your gear long-lasting.

Why Fingerboard Maintenance Matters

Regular maintenance improves performance, prevents wear, and ensures that your tricks feel consistent. A well-maintained fingerboard also saves you money by avoiding early replacements of decks, wheels, and trucks.

Cleaning Your Fingerboard

Over time, dirt, dust, and grime can accumulate on your deck, trucks, and wheels. Here’s how to clean them:

• Deck foam tape : You can apply normal tape to the entire foam tape and carefully remove it later, this will remove all the dirt. 
• Trucks: You can use a slightly damp cloth to clean the trucks
• Wheels: For the wheels, it's best to perform external and internal maintenance. First, clean the outside by rubbing them in circles on a sheet of paper. Then, clean the bearings with contact cleaner in spray and lubricate them with a drop of fine oil.

Adjusting Trucks and Screws

Loose or tight trucks can affect trick control. Follow these tips:

Check screws and nuts weekly to ensure everything is tight.Adjust trucks based on your riding style: tighter for stability, looser for tricks requiring sharp turns.

• Never tighten any nut or bolt quickly and forcefully because the threads are very delicate and small, you can break them; always make slow and smooth movements.

Protect your deck from moisture, drops, and scratches:

Avoid leaving your fingerboard in damp or humid areas.Store in a case or safe spot to prevent accidental damage.

• Don't leave your fingerboard in the sun constantly because the foam tape will dry out very quickly!

Tips for Longevity

Practice on clean, smooth surfaces to reduce wear on wheels and deck.Upgrade parts as needed instead of replacing the entire setup.

• Don't put too much pressure on your fingerboard because fatigue causes breakage more easily.

Shop Fingerboard Parts and Accessories at Caramel Fingerboards

At Caramel Fingerboards, we offer high-quality decks, trucks, wheels, and accessories to keep your fingerboard performing at its best. Check out our complete collection to maintain and upgrade your setup: https://www.caramelfingerboards.com/collections/accessories-1

Final Thoughts

Maintaining your fingerboard is simple but essential. By cleaning, adjusting, and protecting your deck, trucks, and wheels, you can enjoy smoother rides, better tricks, and longer-lasting gear in 2025. A little care goes a long way in turning your fingerboarding hobby into a lifelong passion