# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=136 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Polished anodize? I think so!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132 "2012-06-03T17:44:36Z")
First few attempts at polishing anodize, turned out pretty good! One half of the Royal Star I messed up so I just polished it, the Nova turned out great!!! Since I need more practice with this, I will do it free for th… --- ## [Rhinestones and Glowmods and Geldada, Oh my!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rhinestones-and-glowmods-and-geldada-oh-my/38222)
**Author:** [@MrYoyoThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrYoyoThrower)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rhinestones-and-glowmods-and-geldada-oh-my/38222 "2012-06-03T16:31:22Z")
--- ## [Weird DNA Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-dna-vibe/38351)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-dna-vibe/38351 "2012-06-03T16:29:10Z")
As the title suggests I experience vibe with my DNA. Could this be the hubstacks? I’ve never done maintenance and I know that hubstacks sometimes induces vibration. How do I go about fixing this? Thanks in advance ;D --- ## [Sodablasting question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sodablasting-question/38224)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sodablasting-question/38224 "2012-06-03T16:28:17Z")
I’m thinking of getting my 888x re-ano’d, so I’ll obviously need to strip the ano. I thought this would be good to also make it more grindable. I’m not going to talk about strippping the yoyo, but I was wondering how s… --- ## [How To Paint A Plastic Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-plastic-yoyo/38182)
**Author:** [@Pickachoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pickachoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-plastic-yoyo/38182 "2012-06-03T15:03:28Z")
Im wondering how to paint yoyos such as a journey or a lyn fury, i want to have a paint job similar to ones that clyw’s have but for the lyn and journey, is this possible? Please post pictures if possible or and explain.… --- ## [Removing acrylic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-acrylic/38355)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-acrylic/38355 "2012-06-03T02:01:05Z")
Does anyone know how to remove dry acrylic? and fix this --- ## [Can you remove the baring from the zen 6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-remove-the-baring-from-the-zen-6/38320)
**Author:** [@Cowboy-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cowboy-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-remove-the-baring-from-the-zen-6/38320 "2012-06-03T01:30:26Z")
I am just wondering if it is possible to remove the baring from the zen 6 and if so how to because it is stuck in there preaty good and it is a little different then other barings and if there was a special way to clean … --- ## [YYF one mods? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-mods/38304)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-mods/38304 "2012-06-01T21:54:05Z")
Hiyaa everyone. So i was wondering if there were any good/easy mods i could do to my YYF one to make it not so crappy. Mainly want to add weight to it. Maybe dye it a little to add some color. --- ## [Dremel or Drill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dremel-or-drill/38024)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dremel-or-drill/38024 "2012-06-01T17:20:14Z")
Which is better for recessing, the high speed of a dremel or the slower speed of a drill. --- ## [axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size/38114)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size/38114 "2012-05-31T17:48:12Z")
I accidentally mixed up the axles for my campfire and phenomizm. Which one should the bigger one go to? --- ## [How do I make my Metal Drifter not so crappy?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-drifter-not-so-crappy/37720)
**Author:** [@carl311](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/carl311)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-drifter-not-so-crappy/37720 "2012-05-31T05:24:47Z")
Hello all. I have a Metal Drifter that was given to me and I really want to like the little thing, but the response is so snaggy and responsive, even with one sticker taken out. I was wondering if putting in the wide b… --- ## [a One Drop related question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-one-drop-related-question/37928)
**Author:** [@Ottoborg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ottoborg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-one-drop-related-question/37928 "2012-05-30T03:45:21Z")
so, i know the day is coming when i’ll end up stripping the threads on one of my favorite yo-yos from wear and tear, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not for years, but the day will come. now once this occurs, would it be possi… --- ## [Just to show how much better I've gotten at polishing, metal and plastic.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-to-show-how-much-better-ive-gotten-at-polishing-metal-and-plastic/38113)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-to-show-how-much-better-ive-gotten-at-polishing-metal-and-plastic/38113 "2012-05-29T19:49:02Z")
Here is a YYJ Speeder when I could barely polish. Black sure was a hard color to polish! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/156237\_241622052610950\_100002894716150\_374841\_1752830297\_n.jpg Here it is now. … --- ## [Duncan proyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-proyo/38134)
**Author:** [@xxjohnsonxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxjohnsonxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-proyo/38134 "2012-05-29T18:58:12Z")
Is there any mods that can be done on a Duncan proyo --- ## [Finding A Machine Shop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-a-machine-shop/38111)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-a-machine-shop/38111 "2012-05-29T15:56:52Z")
How do I get a machine shop to make my yoyo? Do I have to notify them, send them the material I want it made in? Or can I maybe walk in with my design of the yoyo? And can I bring the CAD design on paper or does it have … --- ## [Making Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/38091)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/38091 "2012-05-28T23:50:55Z")
I’ve been considering attempting to make some yoyo strings lately. Does anyone have any good tutorials for string making? Thanks --- ## [How do I make my Dark Magic II Unresponsive Bearing Quieter ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-dark-magic-ii-unresponsive-bearing-quieter/38041)
**Author:** [@Alethium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Alethium)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-dark-magic-ii-unresponsive-bearing-quieter/38041 "2012-05-27T11:10:47Z")
I found myself having a blast with the Dark Magic II bearing, but it was amazingly loud and annoying. Is there anything I can do to the bearing to make it so it isn’t so loud? (This was written an hour after opening) Tha… --- ## [What am I doing wrong?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/37871)
**Author:** [@Ghost8982](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ghost8982)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/37871 "2012-05-26T15:57:45Z")
Ok so I’ve been trying to learn how to sand and polish a yoyo with no good results. I’ve tried as many methods on here as I could find and even watched the modfather video. Nothing works like what if even seen. My latest… --- ## [So I Designed a Yo-Yo...Opinions? Update 5/24/12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-designed-a-yo-yo-opinions-update-5-24-12/35632)
**Author:** [@awhit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/awhit)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-designed-a-yo-yo-opinions-update-5-24-12/35632 "2012-05-25T17:29:20Z")
Hi there everyone :slight\_smile: So at my school there is a thing we have to do called a personal project. It’s something that’s supposed to be a bigger project and last the majority of the school year. For mine I’m goi… --- ## [CAN U HUBSTACK A YYF NOVA???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-hubstack-a-yyf-nova/38045)
**Author:** [@Master\_sk11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Master_sk11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-hubstack-a-yyf-nova/38045 "2012-05-25T14:18:47Z")
does anybody know if you can hubstack a yoyofactory nova? ??? --- ## [Diamond fade-polished DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-fade-polished-dv888/38044)
**Author:** [@Njstringer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Njstringer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-fade-polished-dv888/38044 "2012-05-25T03:03:57Z")
I used to work in a wood/machine shop and my buddy and I came up with a really cool polish technique that uses diamond polish which is what my friend uses to finish a particular type of granite. We used only a little bit… --- ## [Getting Anno off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-anno-off/38005)
**Author:** [@Gabe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gabe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-anno-off/38005 "2012-05-24T22:43:31Z")
Hey guys, I successfully removed the paint from the peak, now I need to remove the anno. How would you guys suggest I go about doing that? Thanks, Gabe --- ## [Fhz mod? Large bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-large-bearing/37991)
**Author:** [@Pickachoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pickachoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-large-bearing/37991 "2012-05-24T19:18:14Z")
I was wondering if it’s possible for the fhz to have a large bearing and a high wall? How can this be done? --- ## [Loop 720 Response Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-response-mod/13807)
**Author:** [@ratfacedudeguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ratfacedudeguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-response-mod/13807 "2012-05-24T15:14:40Z")
So, after the immense frustration of snapping a 50/50 string and getting annoyed by the feeling of a jagged, inconsistent starburst on my Loop 720s, I decided to change it up a bit with the response. I took the existing… --- ## [Loud bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loud-bearing/37952)
**Author:** [@thanthedragelet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thanthedragelet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loud-bearing/37952 "2012-05-23T03:57:08Z")
With my yo-yos, once i use them for very long, the bearing starts to make really loud noises. I will clean it and it will be silent for a while them kist switch back. It doesn’t affect spin time, just is irritating and… --- ## [Polished String Theory Quark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-string-theory-quark/37866)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-string-theory-quark/37866 "2012-05-22T23:28:19Z")
This yoyo plays so fricking heavy on the string! Enjoy the pics! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/301793\_237314909708331\_100002894716150\_364623\_1619304637\_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash… --- ## [How do I make yoyo shims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-yoyo-shims/37729)
**Author:** [@Shawn300110](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shawn300110)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-yoyo-shims/37729 "2012-05-22T03:54:39Z")
I have been trying to make yoyo shims out of a paper plate with an xacto knife. This does not work at all. I need something that makes circles. With the xacto knife, I didn’t have much trouble with making the inside ci… --- ## [Can you use a drill for satining?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-drill-for-satining/37905)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-drill-for-satining/37905 "2012-05-21T02:24:13Z")
do i have to buy a lathe instead --- ## [WHiP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/37897)
**Author:** [@manofmystery](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/manofmystery)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/37897 "2012-05-20T21:50:55Z")
Hey guys, got any ideas about how I could get hubstacks on a YYF WHiP? ~ManofMystery --- ## [Catch Zone Polished N5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catch-zone-polished-n5/37878)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catch-zone-polished-n5/37878 "2012-05-19T23:40:30Z")
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