# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=153 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Dying problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-problems/31518)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-problems/31518 "2011-11-14T12:35:51Z")
I’m dying my big ben and every time i take it out the color runs off it. What am I doing wrong? --- ## [Bare aluminum yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bare-aluminum-yoyos/31611)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bare-aluminum-yoyos/31611 "2011-11-14T03:52:43Z")
Hey guys I’m thinking of satining my yyf genesis all around it to get to the bare metal. D u guys like the look of the bare metal? I like the way it came out on the rims of my 888x, but I’m not sure how it would look on … --- ## [hubstacking a 54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-54/31164)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacking-a-54/31164 "2011-11-14T01:03:49Z")
I have seen people do it…but I am not sure how… any help? thanks jeffrey --- ## [Bearing Problems?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/31511)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problems/31511 "2011-11-13T22:03:38Z")
So i had my dm2 for a while and i lubed it about a month ago and play with it for almost everyday. Though my dm2 is so silent and i though that was no problem since i usually play indoor but then i had to help my little … --- ## [yyf 888x hitman mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-hitman-mod/31495)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-hitman-mod/31495 "2011-11-13T21:34:43Z")
i have a few minor dings in my 888x, but not noticeable and they don’t bother me. I’ve been thinking of doing a hitman mod to it, to get rid of the dings, but mostly cause it looks cool. I’ve never done this before, so i… --- ## [profly mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profly-mods/31596)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profly-mods/31596 "2011-11-13T20:49:24Z")
i just bought a profly and i want to mod it, but still keep it a fixed axle --- ## [My dark magic holds random objects does yours???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-holds-random-objects-does-yours/31481)
**Author:** [@FluffyWalrus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FluffyWalrus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-holds-random-objects-does-yours/31481 "2011-11-13T03:46:17Z")
so i started putting things in my dark magic (the caps come off and i put stuff in there and then put the caps on so they dont fall out) does anyone else do the same? Here is a list of things i put in it and general vie… --- ## [FreeHand2 Satining](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand2-satining/31465)
**Author:** [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand2-satining/31465 "2011-11-11T19:52:17Z")
Ok so i have a FH2 that i am ready to really pimp out but first i want to know can you satin a plastic yoyo like the FH2? and if so what grit sand paper do i use. --- ## [What to use as shims for c size bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-as-shims-for-c-size-bearings/31522)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-as-shims-for-c-size-bearings/31522 "2011-11-11T17:03:05Z")
A-size bearing shields. Try it. Just make sure the part with the angle is pointing down. --- ## [yyj dm2 dings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm2-dings/31343)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dm2-dings/31343 "2011-11-11T13:46:47Z")
hey guys i was playing with my dm2 today and somehow i noticed a few scratches in the rims. I’m not pointing any fingers, (little brother \>:( ) but i was thinking about sanding the rims either way. the scratches, and ju… --- ## [String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/30756)
**Author:** [@Radubl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Radubl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/30756 "2011-11-10T19:56:29Z")
Hi there. I’m new at this and i have a silly question: When do you know that the string is the problem? Which is the lifespan of a string and how can i make the life of a string longer(ok, more questions) Thx! --- ## [Problem with my O rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-o-rings/31473)
**Author:** [@Magic\_Fingers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Magic_Fingers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-my-o-rings/31473 "2011-11-10T08:14:35Z")
I’ve been playing with a Dark Magic 2 for about a month now, been loving it, but I did a bind and went to throw it again to find this white thing in with my string. Found out it was one of the response rings. It fits rig… --- ## [Modding Duncan Imperial/Butterfly Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-duncan-imperial-butterfly-help/31187)
**Author:** [@yoyoedumaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoedumaster)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-duncan-imperial-butterfly-help/31187 "2011-11-09T16:40:42Z")
I want to mod a duncan butterfly or imperial but i don’t really know what to do.Plz reply and tell me any easy ones. Seriously plz reply --- ## [Unscrewable yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unscrewable-yoyo/31452)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unscrewable-yoyo/31452 "2011-11-09T16:13:55Z")
I received two Di Bases in the mail today. When I took them out of the box, I was going to change the bearing in both of them and found that my red one didn’t unscrew(I got a bronze one and a red one). I was able to unsc… --- ## [Trouble with spin?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-spin/31367)
**Author:** [@anon84365368](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon84365368)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-spin/31367 "2011-11-08T20:32:49Z")
Alright, so I’m a bit confused and don’t know whats going on ??? I’ve been playing a lot with my buddy’s YYJ Atmosphere, and it works great! But, I put silicone in it because the pads wore out, and now all of the throw… --- ## [Looping yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-yoyos/31366)
**Author:** [@20q234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/20q234)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-yoyos/31366 "2011-11-08T19:50:35Z")
So about a year ago I bought a Duncan mosquito thinking it would only help me to learn normal tricks, so I removed a friction sticker and then added some weight with silly putty, about 20g more which also helped learn so… --- ## [Anodizing service???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-service/31349)
**Author:** [@YoYoBozo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoBozo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-service/31349 "2011-11-07T23:54:24Z")
Where can i send my yoyo to get anodized? I’ve spent hours online, and all the places i could find are no longer in business. I am aware of gruntball, but i dont want to pay more than what my yoyo is worth ($110 yikes!) … --- ## [Help guys string marks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-guys-string-marks/31399)
**Author:** [@yoyoaddict101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoaddict101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-guys-string-marks/31399 "2011-11-07T22:42:18Z")
I yoyo everyday like 2 to 4 hours and when i make a slip knot on the string and put it on the part near my nail it always get marks quick and when throwing a strong throw or catching a strong throw it also hurts but if i… --- ## [A new idea?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-new-idea/31332)
**Author:** [@20q234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/20q234)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-new-idea/31332 "2011-11-07T17:58:06Z")
So I am a senior in highschool and am taking a ceramics class, I was wondering if I would be able to make a yoyo from clay, I’m curious if that would work or not, if anyone has experience or can help me with designs that… --- ## [help!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/31374)
**Author:** [@yoskater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoskater)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/31374 "2011-11-07T03:55:00Z")
ok so, My DV888(which i’ve had for about 2 months) started to uncrew every 3 or 4 throws and if you feel it you can unscrew it pretty easily. I was wondering if this means the axle is stripped or something and if it is … --- ## [Would it be possible? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-it-be-possible/31347)
**Author:** [@anon84365368](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon84365368)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-it-be-possible/31347 "2011-11-06T22:12:59Z")
Alright guys and gals, I have a few questions from a modding noob! I’ll just list them off, no order really. First, is it possible to put LED lights on a yoyo permanently? Inside it? What about a glow in the dark meta… --- ## [Heavy cream spin time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-spin-time/31300)
**Author:** [@lego\_z](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lego_z)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-spin-time/31300 "2011-11-06T20:28:25Z")
I feel tha my heavy cream is not getting enough spin time, it has a Center Trac bearing in it, and a small ding, what ca i do to get more spin time out of it, i only get about a min and a half when i just let it sleep. --- ## [using silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-silicone/31346)
**Author:** [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/using-silicone/31346 "2011-11-06T09:24:26Z")
Hey guys, quick question. I just got a Dv888 and it’s pretty awesome. I also put silicone on my DMII. I was wondering however, if it would be a “alright” idea to put silicone in my Dv888. There’s nothing wrong with t… --- ## [Polishing oxidized yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-oxidized-yoyos/30711)
**Author:** [@arcuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arcuda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-oxidized-yoyos/30711 "2011-11-06T01:08:28Z")
Can you polish a yoyo with oxidized rims without sanding? --- ## [duncan butterfly mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/31317)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-butterfly-mods/31317 "2011-11-06T00:32:25Z")
i have 2 duncan butterfly yoyo halves with no axle, what should i do with it? --- ## [dv888 tilt.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-tilt/31309)
**Author:** [@lagg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lagg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-tilt/31309 "2011-11-05T19:09:28Z")
ive had my dv888 for about 3 months now. gone through 3 bearings. currently i have a 10 ball bearing in it. when i first got this throw it was awesome. now im having issues even keeping it stable for longer than 30 secon… --- ## [Hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack/31158)
**Author:** [@yoskater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoskater)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack/31158 "2011-11-04T19:31:21Z")
hey guys, I was just wondering if it is possible to hubstack a yyf DV888? And if it is, how could you? --- ## [Mod Fast 201 w/o tools](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-fast-201-w-o-tools/31251)
**Author:** [@yoyoedumaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoedumaster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-fast-201-w-o-tools/31251 "2011-11-04T11:53:29Z")
I would like to mod my fast 201 without tools. --- ## [tuning help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-help/31291)
**Author:** [@yoyo2442](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo2442)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tuning-help/31291 "2011-11-04T11:46:19Z")
can someone send me a vid on how to tuna a yoyo thx ;D --- ## [FHZ's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhzs/31210)
**Author:** [@Canadian\_Caribou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Canadian_Caribou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhzs/31210 "2011-11-04T04:30:00Z")
Where do you get clear FHZ’s for modding purposes. Painting. And how do you take off the caps? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=152) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=154)