# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=141 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 142 --- ## [Kind of paint for a plastic yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kind-of-paint-for-a-plastic-yoyo/36163)
**Author:** [@Compa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Compa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kind-of-paint-for-a-plastic-yoyo/36163 "2012-03-30T22:25:41Z")
Here is the thing: I think my ONE and my WHIP look a bit boring, and I would like to paint the rim (only the rim) but I don’t know which kind of paint I should use. I’m scared that certain kind of paint could melt the … --- ## [Paint Job for DM 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-job-for-dm-2/36334)
**Author:** [@masonshoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/masonshoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-job-for-dm-2/36334 "2012-03-30T16:36:04Z")
What type of paint should I use to paint my DM 2? --- ## [simple and easy way to put a finish on a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-and-easy-way-to-put-a-finish-on-a-yoyo/36328)
**Author:** [@jrspike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrspike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-and-easy-way-to-put-a-finish-on-a-yoyo/36328 "2012-03-30T13:05:28Z")
I was wondering If there was an easy and inexpensive way to put a grinding finish on one of my yoyos that i’d be able to do myself. --- ## [YYR (or any Yo-Yo) Thin Pad Solution](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-or-any-yo-yo-thin-pad-solution/36244)
**Author:** [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-or-any-yo-yo-thin-pad-solution/36244 "2012-03-30T05:26:22Z")
So I recently came into possession of a stargazer v1. which uses thin pads. Unfortunately, thin YYR pads aren’t available anywhere. I looked through the forums, a noticed quite a few people with the same problem. No worr… --- ## [Hayabusa Set-Up Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-set-up-problems/36322)
**Author:** [@burialhound](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burialhound)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-set-up-problems/36322 "2012-03-30T03:30:25Z")
I have a couple of Hayabusas (Regular, not SL) stock set-up with triad response, and I’m having problems with being able to do regens on it (Eiji’s Specifically) and open string catches. I have messed with different spac… --- ## [Metal Polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-polish/36225)
**Author:** [@YoJaden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoJaden)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-polish/36225 "2012-03-29T23:12:51Z")
how to can i polish my dark magic 1 rims? its really dirty and i dont know what to do? HELP ME --- ## [YYF Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-bearings/36293)
**Author:** [@baseball24\_7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/baseball24_7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-bearings/36293 "2012-03-29T01:33:34Z")
Is it just me, or are the bearings in a YYF yoyo extremely hard to get out? --- ## [Bad Dye Job.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-dye-job/36261)
**Author:** [@yoyodude7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodude7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-dye-job/36261 "2012-03-27T13:20:01Z")
On One half of my Gung-Fu the is a weird dye job and i dont know what to do ??? so if some could re dye it for me that would be cool. --- ## [How to properly measure a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-measure-a-yoyo/36251)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-properly-measure-a-yoyo/36251 "2012-03-27T06:49:50Z")
I have been noticing a LOT of yoyos are not matching their specs, specifically in regards to weights, so I suspect other issues are at play as well. I’m planning to buy an inexpensive set of calipers to measure yoyos. F… --- ## [K-pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads/36229)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/k-pads/36229 "2012-03-27T02:50:34Z")
So how are they any different from regular response, Flowable silicone, Rtv silicone, and how are they better? --- ## [Need to re tap my confection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-to-re-tap-my-confection/36241)
**Author:** [@ROFLXD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ROFLXD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-to-re-tap-my-confection/36241 "2012-03-26T22:58:50Z")
Can anyone help me re tap my confection? How much will it cost, when will it be done, who can do it, ect… --- ## [how often do you change your bearing and respones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-bearing-and-respones/36227)
**Author:** [@spectra2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spectra2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-bearing-and-respones/36227 "2012-03-26T16:00:05Z")
i was just thinking how often you change your bearing coz i haven’t chang my bearing before and by the way can i use yoyo jam’s silicone for my counter attack if not what can i use for my new yoyo response ??? ??? repl… --- ## [Re-profiled FH2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-profiled-fh2/36208)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-profiled-fh2/36208 "2012-03-26T03:12:53Z")
So the first time I tried something like this was roughly over 2 years ago, I badly messed up one half and was a bit afraid to try again. This was the good half. http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/… --- ## [String snapping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snapping/36158)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snapping/36158 "2012-03-25T21:45:58Z")
My genesis’s got some scratches on the wall when i was trying to get the bearing out using a pliers. Now it causes string snapping. i used sandpaper but it didn’t get better. Anyone know how to fix it? --- ## [YYJ Prelude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-prelude/36187)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-prelude/36187 "2012-03-25T16:13:45Z")
So I was thinking about getting a prelude to paint and add weight to. I was curious, do the caps come off? --- ## [MY YOYOJAM REVOLUTION IS BROKEN!!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyojam-revolution-is-broken/35621)
**Author:** [@trevoryos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trevoryos)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyojam-revolution-is-broken/35621 "2012-03-25T06:16:24Z")
my revolution is completely broken --- ## [modded yyf whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-yyf-whip/35979)
**Author:** [@tyguy7890](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tyguy7890)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modded-yyf-whip/35979 "2012-03-25T02:15:01Z")
i modded a yyf whip and put hubstacks on it and it works great :slight\_smile: sorry my camera took the picture backwards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXSymhr1qt8&list=UUBH9OdlouVfLk4XDJ2ZbCGw&index=1&feature=plcp th… --- ## [wax weights for heavy yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wax-weights-for-heavy-yoyos/36169)
**Author:** [@FluffyWalrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FluffyWalrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wax-weights-for-heavy-yoyos/36169 "2012-03-24T17:54:57Z")
so bros, wanna hear something about yoyos just go manhandle a candle and pour some wax in it lets the candle sit some so you can fit the max in it set it on a table so its level then you can pour it in that devil i … --- ## [YYF Northstar Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-bearing/36148)
**Author:** [@Tdogg1525](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tdogg1525)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-bearing/36148 "2012-03-24T05:52:23Z")
How do you get the thing on top of the bearing out of the way on the Northstar? --- ## [My playmax turbo bumblebee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-playmax-turbo-bumblebee/36108)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-playmax-turbo-bumblebee/36108 "2012-03-24T00:56:51Z")
So i ordered a bumblebee and stupidly didn’t order thick lube, so i was wondering if you could use vaseline petroleum jelly on it to make it more responsive. (i did it on my transaxle fireball and there was a definite in… --- ## [Response ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response/36142)
**Author:** [@101396](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/101396)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response/36142 "2012-03-23T22:11:12Z")
Whenever I do like jade whip or sometimes if there’s to many raps the yoyo shoots up could tht be from the bearing or string or is it the response --- ## [How to remove a Pyromatte finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-pyromatte-finish/36012)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-a-pyromatte-finish/36012 "2012-03-22T23:10:10Z")
I have a 54 four and it’s pretty banged up, the finish is so scratched up that it can’t grind well and i don’t like to grind anyway. I also think raw yo yos look awesome so I’m wondering if there is a way to remove it?Wi… --- ## [An Annoying Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-annoying-problem/35924)
**Author:** [@ronster234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ronster234)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-annoying-problem/35924 "2012-03-22T23:01:07Z")
I have had the ILYY Sakura since August now and it is still responsive. I have cleaned the bearing twice, once with shields the other without. I can’t even do a Ninja Vanish or a Hook without it popping me in the nuckles… --- ## [One drop dietz grinding.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-dietz-grinding/36032)
**Author:** [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-dietz-grinding/36032 "2012-03-22T10:48:54Z")
Does the nickel plating on the dietz affedt its grinding capabilitys compared to a standard anodized one? --- ## [Some string I made... (Silk string on Page 2)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-string-i-made-silk-string-on-page-2/34711)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-string-i-made-silk-string-on-page-2/34711 "2012-03-22T03:41:53Z")
So, It’s been awhile. Anyone remember me? :slight\_smile: Anyhow, I've been making yoyo string for about 2 years now. I just started to experiment with rayon today, these strings are somewhat rough. I hoped that the ny… --- ## [New yoyo design, what do you guys think? Full Views Added](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-what-do-you-guys-think-full-views-added/35429)
**Author:** [@FlyCaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyCaster)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-what-do-you-guys-think-full-views-added/35429 "2012-03-22T02:14:16Z")
More Designs on Page 2 Design 1 Well here’s a design that I’ve been working on for a while now, and I wanted to get some opinions here’s the specs weight ~66 grams Diameter ~ 55.4 mm and width (for half) 21.98 mm fo… --- ## [sewing machine oil as lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sewing-machine-oil-as-lube/36098)
**Author:** [@gabero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gabero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sewing-machine-oil-as-lube/36098 "2012-03-21T22:56:23Z")
I was using my PGM just like any other normal day. The bearing seized up completely and ran about 20 seconds before stopping. SO a friend handed me a bottle of oil for a sewing machine. First i checked out the bottle and… --- ## [Ballbearing rust... oh noes!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ballbearing-rust-oh-noes/34894)
**Author:** [@Compa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Compa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ballbearing-rust-oh-noes/34894 "2012-03-21T20:08:15Z")
So… yeah, my ballbearings are getting some rust. I don’t know if this is normal or if this is caused by the change of temperatures (most likely) but I wanted to mention this on the forums to hear people’s opinion. So f… --- ## [Free Hand Zero help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-hand-zero-help/36035)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-hand-zero-help/36035 "2012-03-21T18:31:24Z")
So last christmas i got a FHZ and i liked it for the most part. Then one day i was doing a trick and the yoyo shot into my hand randomly. It is still doing that but only on tricks from a split bottom mount. I was wonderi… --- ## [fun with my lathe ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-with-my-lathe/36083)
**Author:** [@shorty12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shorty12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-with-my-lathe/36083 "2012-03-21T16:50:28Z")
The one on the left is white maple with duncan guts. The one on the right is oak with pgm guts and I used black gasket maker to fill in the tops for extra weight. and it holds in the nuts. Also the counter weight is mapl… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=140) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=142)