# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=127 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [Today I polished a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/today-i-polished-a-yoyo/42141)
**Author:** [@jeffreypang911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jeffreypang911)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/today-i-polished-a-yoyo/42141 "2012-09-02T02:39:16Z")
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523294\_10152071020980080\_1325029561\_n.jpg --- ## [Rose Engine work...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rose-engine-work/42184)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rose-engine-work/42184 "2012-09-02T00:33:04Z")
These two stock RecRev TA-1S Delrin yoyos were embellished with the Rose Engine and Swarovski rhinestones. http://www.yoyospin.com/pic1/RecRevTA\_1S\_6da.jpg http://www.yoyospin.com/pic1/RecRevTA\_1S\_7ca.jpg --- ## [Yoyo Mod contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-mod-contest/41807)
**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-mod-contest/41807 "2012-09-01T23:58:19Z")
I’ve seen a lot of contests but I want this one to stand out. No Prizes just for fun. So I was thinking about modding a FHZ into something amazing. BUT you have to film a video of you yoing with your finished model of th… --- ## [How to tune a yoyo after installing duncan mod spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yoyo-after-installing-duncan-mod-spacers/42075)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-tune-a-yoyo-after-installing-duncan-mod-spacers/42075 "2012-08-31T22:12:58Z")
I knew very well that the spacers add a noticeable wobble or v o.oibe before installing them, but this can generally be remedied by tuning. My question is…How exactly do I tune it? o.O’ --- ## [Stupid bearing clip blues...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupid-bearing-clip-blues/42018)
**Author:** [@BIG\_NIC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BIG_NIC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stupid-bearing-clip-blues/42018 "2012-08-31T19:38:32Z")
Anyone ever go try to clean one of their bearings and the stupid little clip just will not budge?! I have a 10-ball that is being a big pain… I have been trying off and on in my free time for a week to get this little c… --- ## [bearing stuck !!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck/42105)
**Author:** [@Kode9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kode9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck/42105 "2012-08-31T19:35:58Z")
So i tried to remove the bearing that came stock on my supernova and i could not remove it with pliers or the removal tool that came with it. Put it in the freezer for around 10 mins and it still would not come off. Any … --- ## [help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/42067)
**Author:** [@supershadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supershadow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/42067 "2012-08-30T23:39:21Z")
my yo-yo which is made of metal which is little responsive how to make it responsive --- ## [Siliconing an Asteroid.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-an-asteroid/42074)
**Author:** [@ThePSGman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThePSGman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-an-asteroid/42074 "2012-08-30T23:10:33Z")
Hi everyone, I have an asteroid and the o-rings are falling out. Has anyone tried siliconing it and does it work? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive/42059)
**Author:** [@supershadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supershadow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive/42059 "2012-08-30T17:08:29Z")
i bought Auldey Blazing Teen 3: Centaurus S yo-yo which is made of metal which is little responsive how t make it responsive --- ## [bearing cleaning day :) (picture)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-day-picture/41997)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning-day-picture/41997 "2012-08-29T05:48:15Z")
one of my bearings got all backed up today so i took the time to clean all of them. Every one now has clean bearings and fresh string. One big happy family --- ## [i ruined my gnarwhal with drano i think :/ someone help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ruined-my-gnarwhal-with-drano-i-think-someone-help/41897)
**Author:** [@krazytt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krazytt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-ruined-my-gnarwhal-with-drano-i-think-someone-help/41897 "2012-08-28T06:53:26Z")
i used drano to try and remove the ano on my gnarwhal cus it was scuffed and damaged i thought a polished version would look nice unfortunatly it came out looking all bumpy and rough not sure what to do now someone … --- ## [Hspin NvX response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-nvx-response/37297)
**Author:** [@Yo\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_T)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-nvx-response/37297 "2012-08-28T02:52:47Z")
So, I love my NvX for the day or day and half that the response stays in. Flowable silicone is great but pulls out quickly. I recently tried the combo of 2:1 RTV red and flowable recommended in “NvX Silicone mystery solv… --- ## [Mirror Polishing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing/41869)
**Author:** [@magicman21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/magicman21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing/41869 "2012-08-26T09:09:04Z")
Hey all, So I want to mirror polish my Dash, first throw I got and Its a little beat, and nothing really else to do with it so I thought I would give it a nice Mirror polish! its stripped already, I just want to know th… --- ## [blood brother problems! :'(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blood-brother-problems/41808)
**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blood-brother-problems/41808 "2012-08-25T20:03:02Z")
i won a blood brother yoyo from totalartists contests, and it was awesome! i unscrewed it a couple times to test which bearing i should use for it. now it doesnt screw together anymore! i know it isnt fully stripped, bec… --- ## [Sandblasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/41837)
**Author:** [@magicman21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/magicman21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/41837 "2012-08-25T07:03:58Z")
Can I sandblast a yoyo to de anodize it? or is sand too harsh and I would need something less intense? lol Cheers, --- ## [Talk about a strange mod...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talk-about-a-strange-mod/41826)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talk-about-a-strange-mod/41826 "2012-08-25T02:41:26Z")
My brother wanted a 4A yo-yo. But, Instead of buying it, he pulled off a Frankenstein and took the rubber ends of the Yomega Xodus II and glued them onto the ends of the Yo-yo Factory ONE. And… it worked! I was one of t… --- ## [Responsive code 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-code-2/41822)
**Author:** [@Infinitehexick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Infinitehexick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-code-2/41822 "2012-08-24T17:31:03Z")
I’ve had my code 2 for 4 weeks. Yesterday it started to make a really loud noise (not the normal noise) when I threw a sleeper. It was also responsive. Anyone know why it is like this? If its something really easy to fi… --- ## [RESOLVED! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resolved/41843)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resolved/41843 "2012-08-24T16:45:25Z")
got everything resolved, thanks for your concern. --- ## [Evil Yo being, well... Evil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evil-yo-being-well-evil/41815)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evil-yo-being-well-evil/41815 "2012-08-24T15:27:28Z")
Alright, so I had to unscrew my Evil Yo To get it out of one of my holders. I was about to screw it together and it doesn’t want to go, as the threads weren’t lined up. I screwed it together the right way and wound it … --- ## [DTI Bass Boost response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dti-bass-boost-response/41779)
**Author:** [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dti-bass-boost-response/41779 "2012-08-23T15:43:35Z")
What type of pads fit in it? I bough one that came with some kind of silicone pads, maybe One Drp Flow Groove Pads. They were the right size, except the flow groove was about 2x as deep as the pad, so it was extremely un… --- ## [I would like an Anodization job](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-would-like-an-anodization-job/41734)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-would-like-an-anodization-job/41734 "2012-08-23T12:41:02Z")
Anyone on these forums good at anodizing? I’m willing to pay $35 at the most. Yo-yo: YYF G5 Color: Purple (I don’t know if it’s possible to anodize a painted yo-yo ???) If at all possible, please PM me with available… --- ## [Pad size for Trident and Dark sonic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-for-trident-and-dark-sonic/41733)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-for-trident-and-dark-sonic/41733 "2012-08-23T05:20:05Z")
Not too sure on the pad sizes for these yoyos. I’ve read in some places that the trident uses slim pads, but I can only find slim 19mm pads on this site. Hopefully someone can clear this up for me. Thanks, Jake. --- ## [I need help! - yoyo doesn't sleep good](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-yoyo-doesnt-sleep-good/41652)
**Author:** [@greggmcgarrity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/greggmcgarrity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-yoyo-doesnt-sleep-good/41652 "2012-08-23T02:27:58Z")
Hi. I’m roughly new to yo-yoing, I haven’t done it in about 7 years but back then i just done it for the sake of doing it, i didn’t do any tricks or that just your simple up, down, up, down. However, I just bought a Yome… --- ## [Cheap way](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-way/41735)
**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-way/41735 "2012-08-22T19:18:24Z")
Anybody know a cheap way to change the bearing size without a drill press or a lathe? Thanks --- ## [Response pad for Dark Magic II](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-for-dark-magic-ii/41717)
**Author:** [@Lorayn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lorayn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pad-for-dark-magic-ii/41717 "2012-08-21T06:00:24Z")
It fell off! And I can’t get it to stay back on! Is there anything I can do to make this better? --- ## [I have an idea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-an-idea/41705)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-an-idea/41705 "2012-08-21T00:11:48Z")
So my grandfather was cleaning his house and he found a cheap light up yoyo. He then gave it to me. This made me very happy cause it gave me something to work on. I opened the yoyo to find that is had a weird axle system… --- ## [Anyone ever use windex to clean their yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-use-windex-to-clean-their-yoyo/41699)
**Author:** [@fellavader](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fellavader)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-use-windex-to-clean-their-yoyo/41699 "2012-08-21T00:11:23Z")
I have heard this from some people around that Onedrop uses windex on their yoyos before they ship them out. Just wondering if anyone else has tried this and what results they get. Thanks --- ## [Need help opening my protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-opening-my-protostar/41704)
**Author:** [@Cake\_king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cake_king)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-opening-my-protostar/41704 "2012-08-20T23:52:24Z")
It realy tight --- ## [!SpottedBanana Anodizing Services! :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spottedbanana-anodizing-services-d/40009)
**Author:** [@SpottedBanana](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpottedBanana)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spottedbanana-anodizing-services-d/40009 "2012-08-20T23:34:18Z")
Hi everyone! As you can all remember… I started my anodizing services on another site. I will be posting my pics of past ano jobs later tonight. Good news- I am still using the same username spottedbanana. Please PM m… --- ## [premature patina Nickel plated yoyo.... using flat Diet Coke?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premature-patina-nickel-plated-yoyo-using-flat-diet-coke/41335)
**Author:** [@turtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premature-patina-nickel-plated-yoyo-using-flat-diet-coke/41335 "2012-08-19T18:39:50Z")
So if you follow Markmont on FB - a little while back he posted a Nickel Cascade that had been soaked in flat Diet Coke for 20-24 hours… and it turned very dark… anyone else try this? Are there cases of failed attempts d… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=126) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=128)