# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=134 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 135 --- ## [broken dna](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-dna/39171)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-dna/39171 "2012-06-24T16:21:27Z")
Hey, i have a dna where the axle snapped and its in both halves. I dont know how to fix this or what to do. What modder can take them out and perhaps rethread the holes where the axle fits. Let me know and what the prici… --- ## [MVP powder job brewing!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mvp-powder-job-brewing/39169)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mvp-powder-job-brewing/39169 "2012-06-23T20:38:04Z")
Stand by for what may very well be the sickest powder coat job yet! It’s cooking as I speak… It’s done so check out the “insane powdered mvp” thread in the yoyo mod and maintenance --- ## [rusty bearing ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearing/37483)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Flying_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rusty-bearing/37483 "2012-06-23T02:35:07Z")
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! my yoyo bearing rusted! any ideas how to clean it? --- ## [maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maintenance/39127)
**Author:** [@Finch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finch)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maintenance/39127 "2012-06-22T22:44:37Z")
just a few quick questions. First off is it okay to lubricate a bearing while it is still attached to the yoyo( i have no way to remove the bearing from my dibase)? and hod do you remove the piece in front of the bearin… --- ## [Acid Wash Effects for Dying a Polycarb. Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acid-wash-effects-for-dying-a-polycarb-yoyo/39093)
**Author:** [@circusmonkey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/circusmonkey888)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/acid-wash-effects-for-dying-a-polycarb-yoyo/39093 "2012-06-22T05:32:43Z")
Hey guys, I’ve dyed a couple yoyos in my days which have turned out to be decent jobs. Both times, I used household glue as a mask for a splash-like effect. As of the present day, it is the only method of masking a yoyo … --- ## [YYF GM2 Hubstack Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-gm2-hubstack-problems/39078)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-gm2-hubstack-problems/39078 "2012-06-21T15:18:39Z")
Okay, so ive got a problem that i dont understand at all. My dna plays really well with stacks and the stacks are smooth. They make hardly any noise and are real nice. When i move those exact same stacks to my Grind Mac… --- ## [Heavily Modded FH2 (Hellfire Freehand 2)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavily-modded-fh2-hellfire-freehand-2/39040)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavily-modded-fh2-hellfire-freehand-2/39040 "2012-06-21T03:36:08Z")
This was a red Freakhand I had picked up from Toysrus. As you can tell by the title, many mods were done to this yoyo. This Freakhand had the pad recess deepened to accept silicon, a schmoove ring was added, it was res… --- ## [Stuck side effect](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-side-effect/39053)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-side-effect/39053 "2012-06-20T23:04:04Z")
I ordered some new side effects for my Code 2 and wanted to put them in. I was able to pop out the first one but I couldn’t get out the second one with the axle. No matter how hard I pushed it wouldn’t come out. Has this… --- ## [Flowable Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/38978)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/38978 "2012-06-20T20:03:49Z")
Hey Guys I am waiting for an order of flowable silicone. Is this good stuff to put in all yoyos? I have a damaged Yuuksta which the O-Rings grew, and I was gonna put this stuff into it. I also have a well functioning 88… --- ## [Burnside axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-axle-size/39001)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-axle-size/39001 "2012-06-20T00:48:54Z")
I need to know the length of the Burnside axle for a mod, is it the same length as a 12mm YYF Axle or longer? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks! --- ## [What should I do? (bearing help)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-do-bearing-help/39003)
**Author:** [@offstring-stewart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/offstring-stewart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-do-bearing-help/39003 "2012-06-19T18:22:41Z")
Last week, I bought two General Yo AIGR Bearings From the YYE store. I got them On saturday, and popped them in my Werrd 4XL. After 4 days of play, I noticed rust and weird discoloration on them (like twenty minutes ago… --- ## [G Funk Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-funk-bearing/37216)
**Author:** [@Tdogg1525](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tdogg1525)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-funk-bearing/37216 "2012-06-19T18:06:50Z")
I can not get the bearing out. I’ve tried the multi tool but still cant get it out. Help? --- ## [Will the supernova take flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-the-supernova-take-flowable-silicone/38989)
**Author:** [@Gabe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gabe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-the-supernova-take-flowable-silicone/38989 "2012-06-19T14:26:48Z")
Title says it all. Just wondering. I have never siliconed a yoyo before, so I dont know the requirements. --- ## [Soda Blast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/soda-blast/38975)
**Author:** [@crammitfrog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crammitfrog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/soda-blast/38975 "2012-06-19T02:12:45Z")
I am considering having my ILYY Falcon soda blasted, but I was wondering how aggressive the blast can be on the strings. Would the finish be more likely to snap strings from constant rubbing? I’m asking in case I should … --- ## [Please help!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/37141)
**Author:** [@legoloaf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/legoloaf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/37141 "2012-06-19T01:55:55Z")
I really need someone to strip and polish the rims of my superstar, who has a service like that? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [UPDATE! Completed painting project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/update-completed-painting-project/38838)
**Author:** [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Soviet_Locust)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/update-completed-painting-project/38838 "2012-06-18T16:51:22Z")
So my bro was doing offstring with a whip,(don’t ask) and he dropped it. Broke the bearing seat and bent the axle. I have been wanting to try yoyo painting for a while, and this seemed like a suitable test subject. So, I… --- ## [Protostar's cap/pog things](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostars-cap-pog-things/38628)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostars-cap-pog-things/38628 "2012-06-18T14:34:11Z")
So I was wondering how people take off the cap/pog things that says “Protostar” on thier Protostars withought using any machinery besides the simple hand tools (screw driver, hammer, etc.) --- ## [Onestar bearing seat problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onestar-bearing-seat-problem/38906)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onestar-bearing-seat-problem/38906 "2012-06-18T06:12:16Z")
Basically, if you tighten the yoyo properly, the bearing won’t spin at all, like the bearing seat is too small. I’ve tried a few bearings, and I thought shims might work, but I can’t find any. Just wondered if anyone had… --- ## [Yoyo String Rig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-rig/38746)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-rig/38746 "2012-06-17T22:39:06Z")
Hello. So, I’ve decided to take on the task of designing/making a yoyo string rig, with the help of my dad. I found a couple of good pictures of systems that seem legit. I think I could figure out most of this, but I ha… --- ## [Candied 888.....yummmy!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/candied-888-yummmy/38914)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/candied-888-yummmy/38914 "2012-06-17T22:34:47Z")
Finished up the 888 today with a yummy coat of candy orange and translucent violet powder coat. This one was dead on and plays really nice. Key was modding my oven with some special holders and a little longer preheat o… --- ## [Fast 201 caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-caps/37446)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-caps/37446 "2012-06-17T20:05:16Z")
Do you know if you can remove 2010 fast caps and if so how. --- ## [Powdered Eneme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powdered-eneme/38604)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/powdered-eneme/38604 "2012-06-16T01:57:42Z")
Here’s the polished Eneme from the other thread. Has a blue translucent gap and polished hub. Has another very thin coat of super gloss clear on the entire yoyo. Which means the polish will not get smudged or oxidize…eve… --- ## [Is there any way I could paint a my plastic yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-i-could-paint-a-my-plastic-yoyo/38861)
**Author:** [@ASH159](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ASH159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-way-i-could-paint-a-my-plastic-yoyo/38861 "2012-06-16T01:35:26Z")
I think my plastic yoyo looks so dull without color, It’s just white and I want a different color. Does any one know how to paint a plastic yoyo? --- ## [SHOW OFF YOUR DYE JOBS! delrins only plz.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-dye-jobs-delrins-only-plz/38880)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-dye-jobs-delrins-only-plz/38880 "2012-06-15T23:53:43Z")
i would like to see what people come up with when there dyeing delrin throws, becuase i am trying to get some ideas on dying --- ## [removing ano? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-ano/38812)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-ano/38812 "2012-06-15T04:33:53Z")
So i kind of want to strip a yoyo and get it re-anodized… i can just use sand paper and a drill for this right? I dont need people posting long guides on here i know where to find them… And if i want a textured ano do i … --- ## [Paint removal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-removal/38844)
**Author:** [@bunin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bunin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-removal/38844 "2012-06-15T01:29:10Z")
Will paint thinner melt FHZ plastic --- ## [mirror finish ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-finish/38616)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-finish/38616 "2012-06-14T21:23:40Z")
what do I need to make a good mirrored finish? --- ## [Dental blast too coarse?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dental-blast-too-coarse/38801)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dental-blast-too-coarse/38801 "2012-06-14T18:29:25Z")
My uncle owns a dental lab and they have some sort of blasting apparatus that is used to blast away the stone molds after pouring up a gold tooth. I asked him if it could be used to put a texture on an alluminum yoyo. … --- ## [Silicone!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/38824)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/38824 "2012-06-14T17:10:43Z")
I siliconed my yoyos yesterday and it was my first time. I was sure to not get any in the bearing seat. But now they are responsive and the sleep time has gone down by a lot and I dont know how to fix it please help. \>:(… --- ## [WildCat23's Guide on how to Satin Yo-Yos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wildcat23s-guide-on-how-to-satin-yo-yos/38768)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wildcat23s-guide-on-how-to-satin-yo-yos/38768 "2012-06-13T19:47:25Z")
First off, there are two types of satins. The first and most commonly mentioned is done on a drill. The other is a “Spiral Satin”. The point of satining is to make these “Grooves” in the surface of the yoyo so it will… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=133) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=135)