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Image showing how to Dye your roller skate wheels in a large steel pot.

How To Dye Your Roller Skate Wheels [In 5 Minutes] complete beginners do it yourself roller skates Apr 21, 2025

I was looking for a cost effective way to add some black wheels to my new custom skate build [thanks to Double Threat skates]. I thought I’d have a go at dying my roller skate wheels at home.

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A pair of professionally customised Riedelle boots to inspire you to customise your roller skates

7 Ways To Customise Your Roller Skates At Home complete beginners do it yourself roller skates Apr 07, 2025

After buying a fresh new [or pre-loved] pair of roller skates, you're enjoying that initial buzz—admiring their sleek look, feeling their perfect fit, and soaking up the excitement of finally getti...