# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=135 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [How do I satin ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-satin/38760)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-satin/38760 "2012-06-13T19:46:10Z")
How do I satin a YoYo --- ## [BigYo Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-silicone/1003)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-silicone/1003 "2012-06-13T16:46:45Z")
Hey, Think i could silicone BigYo from here? I might get it so i was just wondering. --- ## [responsive tenball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-tenball/38787)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-tenball/38787 "2012-06-13T15:46:52Z")
So i have a markmont next and when i clean it (with acetone) completely it still doesn’t spin for as long as my other bearings… i thought whatever no big deal… i add some V4M lube to it and it became slightly responsive … --- ## [polish ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish/38677)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish/38677 "2012-06-11T13:31:03Z")
can anyone polish a yoyo for me then satin it. how much would it cost --- ## [\*\*\*duncan mosquito\*\*\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/38550)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/38550 "2012-06-10T18:19:44Z")
Is there any way to mod one Duncan mosquito?? --- ## [Northstar Spacer Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer-problem/38467)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer-problem/38467 "2012-06-10T16:42:38Z")
My Northstar is perfect except for when ever I try to take my bearing out to clean it, the spacer comes out with it. Is there any way I can prevent this? Thanks -Jansen --- ## [Unresponsive Lyn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-lyn-fury/38543)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-lyn-fury/38543 "2012-06-10T04:01:39Z")
I already siliconed my lyn fury and I’ve been putting thin lube in the bearing for the last three days and it’s responsive so I just wanted to know if I should keep lubing the bearing, clean it, or just replace it. Thank… --- ## [Blasted and polished YYF888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-and-polished-yyf888/38659)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-and-polished-yyf888/38659 "2012-06-10T02:13:27Z")
I am going to do another powder job on this 888 but just wanted to show a pic of half blasted and half polished. --- ## [YYF Boss blasted](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-blasted/38658)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-blasted/38658 "2012-06-10T02:05:55Z")
Blasted a beat YYF Boss. This guy is staying like this, no powder, no polish. Has flowable response. --- ## [polishing ano?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ano/38625)
**Author:** [@lagg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lagg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ano/38625 "2012-06-09T20:10:54Z")
Is it possible to mirror polish an anodized yoyo? If so who here can? --- ## [New yoyo design, tell me what ya think.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-tell-me-what-ya-think/37841)
**Author:** [@FlyCaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyCaster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-tell-me-what-ya-think/37841 "2012-06-09T05:06:37Z")
http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster1.jpg http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster2.jpg http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster3.jpg Ok, so here’s my current yoyo design, equipped with one drop spiked side effect but Diame… --- ## [sandpaper finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-finish/38598)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-finish/38598 "2012-06-09T00:26:05Z")
does rubbing sandpaper over a plastic yoyo make it easier to grind on and does it change color? --- ## [CODE2 when uncrewing two halves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code2-when-uncrewing-two-halves/38593)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code2-when-uncrewing-two-halves/38593 "2012-06-08T16:07:29Z")
so i received the Wasteland CODE2 yesterday. It was amazing, it does so much better than what i’ve expected, i love it. When i unscrewed two halves of the yoyo i heard a crack sound. I checked the Side Effect and the axl… --- ## [Polished Eneme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-eneme/38582)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-eneme/38582 "2012-06-08T08:50:53Z")
Dinged up Eneme. Doing a sick powder job figured I’d show the polish before some of it gets covered. --- ## [Polished Aoda Perfect Storm and YYF Supernova](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-aoda-perfect-storm-and-yyf-supernova/38540)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-aoda-perfect-storm-and-yyf-supernova/38540 "2012-06-08T03:56:15Z")
I actually did this a while ago for a friend, just too lazy to post pics ;D Turned out great!! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/542130\_244485155657973\_2113009998\_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hph… --- ## [General Yo axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-axles/38359)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-axles/38359 "2012-06-08T00:02:54Z")
Hi. :slight\_smile: Where can I buy replacemet axles for the general yo Ministar/Hatrick? My axles are quite worn so I need to buy replacements. --- ## [Custom engraving\>\>??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/38405)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/38405 "2012-06-07T15:41:49Z")
I wanna get my Chief custom engraved, does anyone professionally engrave(like just normal lettered engraving)? If so, PM me. THANK YOU --- ## [\*\*\*mighty flea mods\*\*\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-mods/38530)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-mods/38530 "2012-06-07T05:45:01Z")
Do you know how to modd a mighty flea ??? --- ## [polishing yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-yoyo/38485)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-yoyo/38485 "2012-06-06T05:10:06Z")
how do you polish a yoyo? they look really nice and i want to try to polish my yoyo. is there anything cheap that you would recommend to practice on? --- ## [Vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/38496)
**Author:** [@yotilidrop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yotilidrop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/38496 "2012-06-06T02:27:09Z")
How to remove vibe! I’ll start. Change the bearing. After that… --- ## [Strip Or No Strip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strip-or-no-strip/38495)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strip-or-no-strip/38495 "2012-06-06T00:54:40Z")
Should i strip my 888? Its gold and it has these weird white lines on it i dont know what from but it looks like the anno is getting “rubbed” off. --- ## [How do you strip a Yoyo??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-strip-a-yoyo/38431)
**Author:** [@yoyokid8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-strip-a-yoyo/38431 "2012-06-05T21:58:34Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [an alternative for thin lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-alternative-for-thin-lube/38414)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-alternative-for-thin-lube/38414 "2012-06-05T20:05:34Z")
After i clean my ball bearings, they get really gritty and i was wondering if thin lube would fix that, but i don’t have any. what could i use instead? I’m cleaning them in mineral spirits if anyone cares. --- ## [dv888 hubstacks......](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacks/38011)
**Author:** [@Master\_sk11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Master_sk11)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacks/38011 "2012-06-05T15:41:41Z")
Im kinda a intermediate player, and was thnking about buying a dv and hubstackin it. I read plenty of posts on how u do it, but can someone tell me where I can get those parts?? Help!!! --- ## [Hitman Pro mod help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-mod-help/38138)
**Author:** [@brianlevan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brianlevan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-mod-help/38138 "2012-06-05T05:30:22Z")
Is there a way to make my hitman pro sleep longer and etc.?My Hitman rpo is looking like a chump right next to my friends Dark Magic II. ARe there any specific bearing or anything that will help it? --- ## [Silicon pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-pads/38443)
**Author:** [@123yo456](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/123yo456)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-pads/38443 "2012-06-05T02:02:23Z")
I just put new silicon pads on my chaser. Now it’s getting a little responsive. Anyone know how to fix it? --- ## [How to Make A Stock FHZ unresponsive without a lathe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-stock-fhz-unresponsive-without-a-lathe/38412)
**Author:** [@cbeckford](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbeckford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-stock-fhz-unresponsive-without-a-lathe/38412 "2012-06-04T16:52:57Z")
I tried taking a pad out, it works, but not completely. Any help? ??? --- ## [stripped yoyo :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo/37887)
**Author:** [@ChubboWakee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChubboWakee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo/37887 "2012-06-04T09:21:27Z")
one side of my superwide stripped on me today and I don’t know what to do :confused: anybody know what I should do? --- ## [VsNYYC Flying Hut Tuning Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-tuning-problem/38294)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-tuning-problem/38294 "2012-06-04T06:18:44Z")
Ive been messing around with a flying hut that I just recieved, slapped a ten ball in plays fantastic, however I’ve been having trouble finding its sweetspot, can anyone with a flying hut give me some guideance on how to… --- ## [what's goin on?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-goin-on/38293)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-goin-on/38293 "2012-06-04T01:41:07Z")
Every time i go to put a bearing in my MasterGalaxy, it needs cleaning after like 30 min of play time. The bearing seat is clean, the bearing goes into the yoyo broken in and cleaned. Then the bearing starts to spin sl… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=134) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=136)