# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=133 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 134 --- ## [Tarnishing nickel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-nickel/39300)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tarnishing-nickel/39300 "2012-07-01T01:34:42Z")
So i’ve been looking for way to tarnish nickel. I want to make one half of my MN like the black obsidian color. Now i know the best way to do this is to get nickel/brass ager. Now im not one to expose myself to harmful c… --- ## [Blasted Dietz anyone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-dietz-anyone/39490)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-dietz-anyone/39490 "2012-06-30T22:05:55Z")
Next project for the powder. Will give pics of the process as I go. First blast off the ano, helps with dings and scraps as well, hint hint :wink: --- ## [putting silicone in the Nessie ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-silicone-in-the-nessie/39164)
**Author:** [@notarden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notarden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/putting-silicone-in-the-nessie/39164 "2012-06-30T18:30:00Z")
heres how to put silicone in a yoyo for those of you that don’t know… and a lil sneak peak on some colors for the Nessie soon to be released -brandon hodges of g squared yoyos follow “g squares yoyos” on … --- ## [ALL HALE THE GENESIS!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-hale-the-genesis/39460)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-hale-the-genesis/39460 "2012-06-30T16:41:08Z")
All I can say is I am simply in love with this thing. Powder coated with a jaw dropping blue metallic this thing is hypnotic! It’s turning colors right before your eye’s in the sun. Indoors in the sun it was a light purp… --- ## [YYF Genesis polished and ready...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-polished-and-ready/39424)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-polished-and-ready/39424 "2012-06-29T21:13:07Z")
for it’s new powder coat. Tomorrow that is… --- ## [Shielded or Deshielded?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shielded-or-deshielded/39209)
**Author:** [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Soviet_Locust)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shielded-or-deshielded/39209 "2012-06-29T18:45:49Z")
How do you like yours? I prefer my bearings to be shielded, just because they keep the lube in. What about you? ;D Sean --- ## [dm2 black spade eition paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-black-spade-eition-paint/39389)
**Author:** [@wisswiss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wisswiss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-black-spade-eition-paint/39389 "2012-06-29T14:55:39Z")
ive kinda you know crashed my yoyo against other things ykow it happns a lot when u do new tricks and the paint is kinda going out so i wanted yto know what paint i should use to repaint the scrathces its a dm2 blakc spa… --- ## [Need help with a loose dm2 cap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-loose-dm2-cap/39359)
**Author:** [@wisswiss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wisswiss)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-loose-dm2-cap/39359 "2012-06-29T07:21:38Z")
the first time i took ca cap out and then back in it started getting kinda loose then i started rotating it ykow inside the yoyo and now its really looses eand it makes a strnge sound as the yoyo spins. Please help. –w… --- ## [clear coat?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clear-coat/39434)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clear-coat/39434 "2012-06-29T05:32:12Z")
When I paint yoyos, the paint job feels bumpy. Would a clear coat fix this? --- ## [Failed anodizing induced vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/failed-anodizing-induced-vibe/39418)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/failed-anodizing-induced-vibe/39418 "2012-06-28T22:33:43Z")
I recent sent my Flying Hut away to be anodized but I guess the anodize was unable to anodize it so he sent it back to me. Now it has a terrible pulsating vibe that will not go away even when I attempt to tune it. Does… --- ## [Powdered YYF44 the REDO...more pics added!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powdered-yyf44-the-redo-more-pics-added/39390)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powdered-yyf44-the-redo-more-pics-added/39390 "2012-06-28T21:41:36Z")
Decided to strip and re-powder coat the YYF44. Had an anodized red powder before, as some may have seen, and now it has a translucent green and blue two tone powder. Really to be perfectly honest I just wanted to see ho… --- ## [Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/39392)
**Author:** [@zarianyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zarianyx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/39392 "2012-06-28T03:07:19Z")
I just bent my yoyo factory boss axle. I purchased a new one, but I have no idea how to take it out or even put the new axle in. I tried checking on youtube, but found nothing that really helped. :cry: --- ## [Bearing Issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issues/39294)
**Author:** [@Tech\_Warrior](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tech_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-issues/39294 "2012-06-28T01:37:33Z")
Alright, so just around two weeks ago I had gotten a brand new 888. I immediately replaced the responsive bearing with the larger unresponsive bearing (haven’t memorized the technical terms). After a few throws, it felt … --- ## [DV888 paint/mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-paint-mod/39381)
**Author:** [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-paint-mod/39381 "2012-06-28T01:17:51Z")
so i have my black and grey Dv888 that i was thinking about modding or painting or both. Any suggestions? as of right now its completely stock. I DONT WANT STACKS. Thanks -Chris --- ## [Does lube wear out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-lube-wear-out/39136)
**Author:** [@EthanB42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanB42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-lube-wear-out/39136 "2012-06-28T00:57:38Z")
Does thin lube wear out or disintegrate over time or is the only way to get rid of it by cleaning the bearing? --- ## [dv888 issue!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-issue/38711)
**Author:** [@tob29](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tob29)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-issue/38711 "2012-06-27T23:50:12Z")
I need help with my dv888, the screw that holds the two main parts of the yoyo (bare with me, im not and expert) that goes through the bearing is unscrewing itself and going into the other side of the yoyo. This causes t… --- ## [How to get my new bearing yoyo to come back up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-my-new-bearing-yoyo-to-come-back-up/38214)
**Author:** [@IamOMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IamOMan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-my-new-bearing-yoyo-to-come-back-up/38214 "2012-06-27T17:42:18Z")
I got the POPstar: YoYoFactory – YoYoExpert My problem is with the bearings. They seem to be SO good that I can’t get the bugger back up. Someone told me to put Vaseline on the bearings. What should I do? Thank You! :… --- ## [mod my dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-my-dv888/39345)
**Author:** [@masonshoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/masonshoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-my-dv888/39345 "2012-06-27T11:24:14Z")
I have an aqua dv888 and i want to put either a green or purple splash on it but what type of paint should i use? --- ## [Metal Drifter Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-mods/39207)
**Author:** [@Koiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Koiz)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter-mods/39207 "2012-06-26T23:36:11Z")
So I been playing with this thing for a few weeks now, it’s not a bad little yo-yo for what I have for it. Is there anything I can do to get more play from it to tide me over until I decide to upgrade? --- ## [K & K handmade and dyed yoyo strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-k-handmade-and-dyed-yoyo-strings/39256)
**Author:** [@yoyo2911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo2911)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-k-handmade-and-dyed-yoyo-strings/39256 "2012-06-26T16:26:01Z")
hello yoyoexpert :slight\_smile: me and my sister have started making yoyo strings and we want to start sell them.they are 100% polyester. here is the pictures Photo Storage FREE SHIPPING :slight\_smile: they are 3 doll… --- ## [Hubstack Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-help/39289)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-help/39289 "2012-06-26T16:18:30Z")
I’m looking to put stacks on a chico roller but i don’t know where to get the post for the stacks any ideas --- ## [Insane powdered MVP!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insane-powdered-mvp/39173)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insane-powdered-mvp/39173 "2012-06-26T04:16:03Z")
Hot out of the oven here’s the latest powder coat job I did. A black metallic on an MVP and it turned out amazing. Spinning in the sun it throws off a rainbow of color. I hope the pics do it justice because it looks insa… --- ## [YYF BOSS two tone PC job...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-two-tone-pc-job/39254)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-two-tone-pc-job/39254 "2012-06-25T22:28:59Z")
Quick little powder job on the BOSS. Was blasted now it has a gloss white and a smoke chrome pc. Seems a little plain after all the translucents I’ve been doing. Sometimes less is more though!! --- ## [Yuuksta Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-problem/38956)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-problem/38956 "2012-06-25T21:58:17Z")
Hey everyone. My yuuksta is again acting up. I haven’t been able to throw it. The O rings on it grew!!! I ordered new rings, but barely 5-10 min. after putting them in, they grew as well! What is going on? Thanks, Yoy… --- ## [Spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers/39234)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers/39234 "2012-06-25T21:05:35Z")
Are the north star spacers supposed to come out --- ## [Dragonfly Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragonfly-mods/38944)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragonfly-mods/38944 "2012-06-25T19:11:42Z")
There’s a few mod ideas I would like to perform on my dragonfly. I know I could just get a different yoyo but I would rather try modding for the fun of it. Here’s a list of the mods I would like to do on it. I don’t know… --- ## [Broken Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-protostar/39138)
**Author:** [@yomaster07](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomaster07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-protostar/39138 "2012-06-25T08:32:53Z")
Its been I while since I posted anything on the forums, but I have noticed a problem with my Protostar. The bearing appears to be sunk in on one side making the yoyo responsive . I am not sure if this is just a problem w… --- ## [Cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning/39101)
**Author:** [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning/39101 "2012-06-25T03:53:17Z")
Okay, so I have officially run out of lighter fluid. What should I use for a cleaner that would be in a regular household? I don’t have the money right now to buy any cleaner. Thanks. --- ## [What kind of response pads will fit the Punchline, PRO, and Revenger?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pads-will-fit-the-punchline-pro-and-revenger/39213)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pads-will-fit-the-punchline-pro-and-revenger/39213 "2012-06-25T01:06:01Z")
I’m getting some new throws, so what size response pads and what type fits the PRO, Punchline, and Revenger? --- ## [Fh2 axel question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh2-axel-question/38985)
**Author:** [@Razr291](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Razr291)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fh2-axel-question/38985 "2012-06-25T00:57:51Z")
I tried to take the axel out of my fh2 and there is like a lip of plastic around the edges, is that normal? And should I just shave it off? Thanks guys [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=132) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=134)