# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=131 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [My newest polish: YYF NOVA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-newest-polish-yyf-nova/40223)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-newest-polish-yyf-nova/40223 "2012-07-15T23:50:51Z")
This one’s going on the BST :wink: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/527905\_262906783815810\_856219820\_n.jpg https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/375609\_262906823815806\_1110011140\_n.j… --- ## [My new job!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-job/40065)
**Author:** [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-job/40065 "2012-07-15T19:58:54Z")
So after about three months of not having a job I get the most awesome one ever! http://timezonetoys.com/-yo-yo-chop-shop.html --- ## [Sharper Image Yoyo Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sharper-image-yoyo-mods/40047)
**Author:** [@Tjt564](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tjt564)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sharper-image-yoyo-mods/40047 "2012-07-15T13:07:32Z")
Hey everyone, I have had a sharper image yoyo for about 9 months now and haven’t really played with it. What could I do to make it unresponsive? And what other mods could I do? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Can you clean bearings with water?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-bearings-with-water/40154)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Deanhardt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Austin_Deanhardt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-clean-bearings-with-water/40154 "2012-07-14T19:22:56Z")
If the bearing is stainless steel, it shouldn’t rust from water, right? So can you clean them in water, and if you can, does water do a good job. I know you can clean them in mineral spirits, and I use paint thinner, but… --- ## [Closed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/40081)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/40081 "2012-07-14T17:03:14Z")
Closed --- ## [Glittered FHZs!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glittered-fhzs/40079)
**Author:** [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glittered-fhzs/40079 "2012-07-14T15:33:48Z")
Just thought I’d share a pic of some FHZs I worked on today - 3 large bearing and one small bearing with a silicone recess. Can’t wait to finish these up tomorrow and see … --- ## [Polished Yoyorecreation Sleipnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-yoyorecreation-sleipnir/39799)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-yoyorecreation-sleipnir/39799 "2012-07-14T02:09:11Z")
I can’t deny it, I was very nervous polishing this, if I messed up, I would have to replace a 200$ yoyo. But here it is! Polished and still dead smooth! Sure looks a lot like the Magic Yoyo T5 I polished. Also a lot … --- ## [Terrapin Dry Lube vs One Drop V4M vs MonkeyFinger Gorillius Lubricus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-vs-one-drop-v4m-vs-monkeyfinger-gorillius-lubricus/40082)
**Author:** [@BigOregon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigOregon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/terrapin-dry-lube-vs-one-drop-v4m-vs-monkeyfinger-gorillius-lubricus/40082 "2012-07-14T01:00:04Z")
I have used V4M lubricant and have used a couple terrapin bearings pre-coated. I would like to know everyone’s thoughts and opinions on the three. (and how they compare) Thanks in advance everyone. (Mod feel free to m… --- ## [K-pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads/40069)
**Author:** [@arcuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arcuda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads/40069 "2012-07-13T16:56:34Z")
I just put K-pads in my go big and the gap is so tight that I can’t even throw it. Are K pads just snaggy, or are yoyojam grooves just thin? --- ## [vibey metal drifter ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibey-metal-drifter/40091)
**Author:** [@yoyolax](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyolax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibey-metal-drifter/40091 "2012-07-13T16:47:27Z")
I know its not a great yoyo but is there anyway you can fix the vibe ??? --- ## [\*\*\*BA Mods!\*\*\* (FrEe MoDs) \*\*\*UpDaTe\*\*\* O\_o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ba-mods-free-mods-update-o-o/38903)
**Author:** [@SpicyBroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpicyBroth)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ba-mods-free-mods-update-o-o/38903 "2012-07-13T13:07:41Z")
SpicyBroth and yoyoavenger’s Modding business! \[color=blue\]We are starting our very own modding business and are offering many mods for cheap plastic and bi-metal throws! It will be free of cost unless otherwise stated… --- ## [NEED A MIRROR POLISH WILL TRADE/PAY:)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-mirror-polish-will-trade-pay/40059)
**Author:** [@CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-mirror-polish-will-trade-pay/40059 "2012-07-13T02:54:23Z")
Hey guys I’m looking to mirror polish my Burnside. Anyone who can do that? And I’d really like a true mirror polish not just raw. Uhm I have some stuff to trade aswell as money. I you can do mirror polishes, pm and tell … --- ## [A Weird Situation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-weird-situation/40038)
**Author:** [@Xren](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xren)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-weird-situation/40038 "2012-07-12T22:10:22Z")
Like the title says, I have a weird situation. I just started yo-yoing about 5-6 days ago with a Yomega Maverick. It doesn’t have the best sleep time, but it has enough to get me through some string tricks. However, I wa… --- ## [Flowable silicone on Kicksides?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-on-kicksides/39768)
**Author:** [@lordfungus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lordfungus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-on-kicksides/39768 "2012-07-12T14:49:34Z")
Does flowable silicone work as a response on YYJ Kicksides? --- ## [pocket change mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-change-mods/39918)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-change-mods/39918 "2012-07-12T14:33:31Z")
anybody have any info on mods for the pocket change whatsoever? this thing is ridiculously responsive :-\\ --- ## [Offering My Modfing Services!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offering-my-modfing-services/40040)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offering-my-modfing-services/40040 "2012-07-12T14:17:47Z")
Right now I can only do basic things but he are the services that I offer! Plastic Mods Flowable Siliconing(when I purchase more:P) Reshap depending on the throw on how extreme the shap desired My custom scotch brite… --- ## [How to make the Duncan Metal Drifter Unresponsive ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-the-duncan-metal-drifter-unresponsive/40021)
**Author:** [@curryboss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/curryboss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-the-duncan-metal-drifter-unresponsive/40021 "2012-07-12T05:25:53Z")
Lots of people ask how to make a Metal Drifter unresponsive. Well this is how. First you should replace the the bearing to a cleaned unresponsive bearing and a centering bearing would be the best for the metal drifter.Al… --- ## [Help with modding ideas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-modding-ideas/40010)
**Author:** [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-modding-ideas/40010 "2012-07-11T22:51:50Z")
i have a RecRev TA-1 and i wan’t to know what possible mods(internal and external) how to anodize it, and any other ideas you guys have. --- ## [Vibey Sasquatch Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibey-sasquatch-help/40001)
**Author:** [@like125cats](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/like125cats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibey-sasquatch-help/40001 "2012-07-11T21:15:12Z")
My sasquatch was very smooth until I put in snow tires this morning I put them in this morning and now my yoyo is very vibey, and it is not my throw. The bearing is a ten ball and I cleaned it just to make sure, and I pu… --- ## ["Flawed" Anodizing: Accepting Commission: Newish Format](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flawed-anodizing-accepting-commission-newish-format/39457)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flawed-anodizing-accepting-commission-newish-format/39457 "2012-07-11T17:50:41Z")
Well after much time practicing and anodizing my own yoyos I think it’s time to share my hobby with the community. I have done plenty of my yoyos and have worked out most of my flaws. Anodizing is a flawed process and is… --- ## [FREE\*MODS\*INSIDE\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-mods-inside/39049)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-mods-inside/39049 "2012-07-11T17:33:42Z")
Hi All. I do mods for anybody. free. you pay for shipping though. LOOK AT BOTTOM FOR METAL MOD SECTION PLASTIC MODS i reshape, grooves, painting, thumb grind rim mods, cap area sanding and finger grind surface s… --- ## [YYJ caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-caps/39924)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-caps/39924 "2012-07-11T13:14:59Z")
How do I get the caps of of my hitman pro? --- ## [Flying Panda MOD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-panda-mod/38666)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flying-panda-mod/38666 "2012-07-11T07:29:22Z")
After multiple misses on trying to throw my Flying Panda almost a year ago, it just sat and sat. Uncovering it just last night, I wanted to give it a shot again possibly having a better understanding at how to work it. L… --- ## [Pad Size For Gung Fu? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-for-gung-fu/39949)
**Author:** [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-for-gung-fu/39949 "2012-07-11T00:27:19Z")
Anyone know what pads the Gung Fu will accept? Mine just cant seem to hold flowable silicone for more than a few hours. I know its not me, I’ve been siliconing stuff for years now and never had a problem. --- ## [what paint do you use for a metal yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-paint-do-you-use-for-a-metal-yoyo/39909)
**Author:** [@hudson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hudson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-paint-do-you-use-for-a-metal-yoyo/39909 "2012-07-10T22:29:33Z")
what paint do you use for a metal yoyo i want to paint my maverick but i do not know what paint to use --- ## [C3 DiBase polish job](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-dibase-polish-job/39804)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-dibase-polish-job/39804 "2012-07-10T18:24:59Z")
After the blast we have the polish… --- ## [Dri-Ywet Coating Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dri-ywet-coating-help/39928)
**Author:** [@yoRyder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoRyder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dri-ywet-coating-help/39928 "2012-07-10T14:26:00Z")
I would really like to get my AC coated like the dri-ywet is. does anyone know how I would go about doing this, or if it’s even possible? --- ## [VsNYYC Flying Hut Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-help/39905)
**Author:** [@SupahSlack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SupahSlack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-help/39905 "2012-07-10T02:49:15Z")
Two questions I have: Is there any standard response that is compatible besides flowable? How can I easily tune without loctite, teflon tape, etc.? Thanks! --- ## [gold plated bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gold-plated-bearings/39890)
**Author:** [@kungpowbeancurd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kungpowbeancurd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gold-plated-bearings/39890 "2012-07-09T23:15:25Z")
I was just wondering because they look cool but I haven’t talked to anyone who has actually played with one. --- ## [Lynn fury packing spin time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lynn-fury-packing-spin-time/39757)
**Author:** [@wabuwama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wabuwama)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lynn-fury-packing-spin-time/39757 "2012-07-09T14:37:31Z")
I have a Lynn fury that it is lacking spin time. It spins for abou 25-30 seconds. I have cleaned it many times using mineral spirits and taking off the shields and putting thin lube on the bearing. The spin time still ha… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=130) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=132)