# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=155 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [Help DMII plastic frosted](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-dmii-plastic-frosted/30533)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-dmii-plastic-frosted/30533 "2011-10-24T00:16:49Z")
So I was polishing it and got some (Sandpaper) on the plastic and now it’s like frosted looking. Is there a way to fix this? --- ## [Need help on fixing my clyw bassalopes vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-on-fixing-my-clyw-bassalopes-vibe/30892)
**Author:** [@Pillowite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pillowite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-on-fixing-my-clyw-bassalopes-vibe/30892 "2011-10-23T00:41:57Z")
Ive heard that u can tune yoyos that vibe. So how do I do that? I know u can.satin, but how can I do it without taking the color out? I would love some advice. Thanks. --- ## [Broken DM2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-dm2/30857)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/broken-dm2/30857 "2011-10-21T17:44:29Z")
I gave my bro my dm2 to borrow for the day since i dont use at school. When he gave it back to me it played fine no diff. But when i i got a know and tried to unscrew the yoyo the yoyo wouldnt unscrew! Is this normal for… --- ## [\[Insert yoyo name here\] is responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insert-yoyo-name-here-is-responsive/30844)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/insert-yoyo-name-here-is-responsive/30844 "2011-10-20T00:57:32Z")
So, as to hopefully put an end to all the “My yoyo is responsive” topics out there, I am posting a topic with some advice. Clean the bearing Cleaning the bearing removes unwanted lube. It is recommended to add a small… --- ## [DMII Cap removal - need help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dmii-cap-removal-need-help/30784)
**Author:** [@Doctor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doctor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dmii-cap-removal-need-help/30784 "2011-10-19T16:45:25Z")
Does anyone know how to get the end caps out of a DMII? I want to take them out but haven’t quite figured out how yet. I tried the screw driver route but ended up almost stabbing myself. ??? --- ## [Glow In The Dark FHZ!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-fhz/30713)
**Author:** [@erricrice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erricrice)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-fhz/30713 "2011-10-19T01:32:44Z")
Alright guys, so I go to a lot of shows at bars and do lots of things at night and in dark places in general so I decided it was time for a GITD yoyo. I needed one that was going to play well and that was also going to … --- ## [what size axle does a yyf boss have?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-axle-does-a-yyf-boss-have/30812)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-size-axle-does-a-yyf-boss-have/30812 "2011-10-18T19:56:27Z")
I stripped the axle in my boss today and I dont know what size I need to buy for it. --- ## [What's the easiest way to change bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-change-bearings/30435)
**Author:** [@PlasmaGear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasmaGear)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-change-bearings/30435 "2011-10-18T16:07:55Z")
Help? --- ## [Loop 900 Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-question/30803)
**Author:** [@BlueMajin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlueMajin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-question/30803 "2011-10-18T05:00:13Z")
I just got me 2 Loop 900s in the mail today and i was testing them out. After adjusting the gap over and over, I keep feeling and hearing that one of the 2 loop900s is not the same as the other one. For some reason when … --- ## [yff skyline spin time HELP~!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yff-skyline-spin-time-help/30769)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yff-skyline-spin-time-help/30769 "2011-10-17T04:06:56Z")
so I got a skyline 3 months ago and it was spin pretty long then when i had to lube it because it wasnt screwing in. And now its spins for 30 seconds and my 888 spins for 3 min. what can i do to make it spin longer HELP!… --- ## [Please help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/30750)
**Author:** [@Radubl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Radubl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help/30750 "2011-10-16T18:47:38Z")
Hi there . I’ve been playing with my new PowerYo BlackWidow for a almost a week now and i’m really concerned. It doesn’t spin like it used to.the sleepers are very short and not straight and it makes a burning rope sound… --- ## [yuuksta is responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-is-responsive/30659)
**Author:** [@divit57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/divit57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-is-responsive/30659 "2011-10-16T03:13:53Z")
Hey everybody, I’m pretty darn new at yoyoing (maybe 2 months of practice) and i recently bought a yoyofactory Yuuksta. Its a friggin great yoyo (of course its just my 2nd yoyo). Anyway after playing with the yoyo for … --- ## [YYF pgm hub post thingy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-hub-post-thingy/30696)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-pgm-hub-post-thingy/30696 "2011-10-15T03:09:23Z")
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you know where u can get the hub things on from the yyf pgm. I hear u can use em to stack a dv888, and my friend wants to try it. Where can you buy the hub things? The little metal hubs… --- ## [my dm2 polished](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm2-polished/30698)
**Author:** [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dm2-polished/30698 "2011-10-15T01:47:04Z")
look at it!!!1 took me half an hour. but it was sooooooooo worth it!!! --- ## [Can I Custom Paint My Freehand 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-custom-paint-my-freehand-2/30648)
**Author:** [@yyf\_lover](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyf_lover)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-custom-paint-my-freehand-2/30648 "2011-10-14T19:38:39Z")
Just wondering if I could custom paint my freehand 2? any Vids out there? Thanks. --- ## [My first mirror polish! look!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mirror-polish-look/30683)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-mirror-polish-look/30683 "2011-10-14T19:37:24Z")
So this is my first real attempt at mirror polishing a throw. I think i didnt do too bad but i would like your guys input. Keep in mind this is my first real mod (besides siliconing). I used Mothers brand aluminum polish… --- ## [Silicone problem ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-problem/30661)
**Author:** [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-problem/30661 "2011-10-14T18:31:14Z")
Hi guys. Now I tried to do some siliconing with my Yuuksta and it came pretty good I think but somehow when I throw it it became semi responsive if I tug it hard it came back and if I don’t it won’t, and I already set i… --- ## [Yoyo Lube help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube-help/30684)
**Author:** [@yoyohockeyman39](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyohockeyman39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-lube-help/30684 "2011-10-14T18:29:36Z")
I wanted to make my yff skyine spin longer and it wasnt screwing in right so i used thin yoyo jam lube. It screwed in after that pretty good but it became a bit respnosive how did this happen and how can i fix it plz hel… --- ## [who wants to hubstack my dv888?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-to-hubstack-my-dv888/30548)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-to-hubstack-my-dv888/30548 "2011-10-14T02:31:34Z")
I’m not sure whether this should go here or in the BST. But who would stack my dv888 for me? And how much would it cost? I’m not sure I want to pay for this now but sometime maybe. --- ## [Responsive New breed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-new-breed/30670)
**Author:** [@PlasmaGear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasmaGear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-new-breed/30670 "2011-10-13T22:44:31Z")
My New Breed just arrived today but it’s responsive. How can I make it unresponsive? --- ## [hot shot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-shot/30646)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hot-shot/30646 "2011-10-13T15:14:58Z")
anyone know any mods I can do on a yomega hotshot. (unresponsive,paint…) ??? --- ## [I don't know how to tune my yoyo(888x), Help!!!!!! Thank you](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dont-know-how-to-tune-my-yoyo-888x-help-thank-you/30637)
**Author:** [@climba67625](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climba67625)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-dont-know-how-to-tune-my-yoyo-888x-help-thank-you/30637 "2011-10-13T01:55:51Z")
What ever I do to the axle the yo-yo keep vibrating. I tried many many times =\[ --- ## [Coloring plastic yoyos. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coloring-plastic-yoyos/30370)
**Author:** [@Jroe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jroe)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coloring-plastic-yoyos/30370 "2011-10-12T21:26:43Z")
I love plastic yoyos. Granted nothing can match the presison of a metal yoyo but there is something about the classic feel of a plastic that makes me feel like I have really improved from where I was to were I am. I have… --- ## [FHZ Mod Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-question/30630)
**Author:** [@papaYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/papaYOYO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-question/30630 "2011-10-12T17:08:32Z")
I’m waiting on my first FHZ in the mail as we speak. I’m very interested in modding it, either myself or sending it off to a reputable modder. My question is, what is the easiest method to get it fully unresponsive(i.e.-… --- ## [Angel dusted?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/angel-dusted/30636)
**Author:** [@guitaryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitaryo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/angel-dusted/30636 "2011-10-12T11:53:04Z")
What does it mean if a yoyo is angel dusted? What does it feel like? --- ## [Silicone in Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-in-bearing/30504)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-in-bearing/30504 "2011-10-12T01:21:29Z")
So I siliconed my Northstar and got some blue silicone RTV (I think) in the CT. Is there an easy way to fix this? --- ## [Something's wring with my flying squirrel!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/somethings-wring-with-my-flying-squirrel/30536)
**Author:** [@gyiry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gyiry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/somethings-wring-with-my-flying-squirrel/30536 "2011-10-11T02:29:00Z")
It hit the ground two or three times and I noticed that two of the weights in each side are loose. Is this normal in the flying squirrel? I just got it on friday and didn’t noticed until it hit the ground. Also everytim… --- ## [First mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-mod/30552)
**Author:** [@noskillz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noskillz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-mod/30552 "2011-10-10T21:30:05Z")
So tonight I was a little bored so I went out and got some rtv and pulled the o rings from my journey and put a little silicone in there while that’s been drying I also cleaned my bearing and lubed it back up. I also fou… --- ## [highwall.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highwall/30554)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highwall/30554 "2011-10-10T14:51:49Z")
what is a highwall mod? I have been yoyoing for nearly a year and dont know…lol is that bad? haha --- ## [Whipped Silly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whipped-silly/30411)
**Author:** [@LongShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LongShot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whipped-silly/30411 "2011-10-10T03:02:29Z")
Got bored and decided to silicone the Whip. First time. Looks a little messy but binds are tighter than ever on it. Played for about 15 minutes before putting it down so it seems to be holding. http://farm7.static.flick… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=154) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=156)