# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=160 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 161 --- ## [Ceramic and Regular Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-and-regular-bearings/29090)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-and-regular-bearings/29090 "2011-08-21T20:16:38Z")
What is the Difference between Ceramic and Regular Bearings? --- ## [Is my ball bearing get some problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-ball-bearing-get-some-problem/29247)
**Author:** [@climba67625](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climba67625)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-ball-bearing-get-some-problem/29247 "2011-08-21T10:42:05Z")
I had cleaned my ball bearing. After I cleaned it, I got my bearing spinning around 2x second but after 1 day of playing. I got my bearing spin for only a few second. P.S. I put YYJ thin oil after I clean my bearing. --- ## [My bros grind machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bros-grind-machine/28635)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bros-grind-machine/28635 "2011-08-20T08:49:30Z")
He’s had it for a few months now and hasn’t bees able to use it with the exception of 2 or 3 throws, literally… The spacers keep grabbing on to the bearing and come off with it, then take a rediculous amount of effort to… --- ## [Making/designing a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-designing-a-yoyo/28962)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-designing-a-yoyo/28962 "2011-08-19T11:52:14Z")
Hi, I found someone who has a lot of experience with dealing with aluminum and machining it. I would like someone to help me design and make a file with all the dimensions of the yoyo and bearing seat. Requirements: S… --- ## [paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/29180)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/29180 "2011-08-19T01:11:06Z")
what paint should i use to paint a fhz --- ## [Flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/29178)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/29178 "2011-08-18T23:07:10Z")
Can someone tell me what flowable sillicone is and where i can get it , and how to apply it to my yoyo please --- ## [responsive dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-dv888/29145)
**Author:** [@yoyofan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-dv888/29145 "2011-08-18T22:14:02Z")
Hey guys, my dv888 just became responsive and I can’t figure out why. I tried thin lube and a different bearing but no matter what I do it just comes back up to my hand when i pull. Any suggestions on how to fix it? ??? … --- ## [need help painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-painting/29063)
**Author:** [@joeluisyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeluisyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-painting/29063 "2011-08-18T16:25:33Z")
I paint yoyos with car paint and i used acrylic paint to splash it was fine but i want to try to mask it by that i mean painting the yoyo a color then masking it with hot glue or something then painting over it so it has… --- ## [Question about satining or any polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-satining-or-any-polish/28904)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-satining-or-any-polish/28904 "2011-08-18T00:58:49Z")
Just a few questions: Whats the use of steel wool vs sandpaper? Is brasso enough or do i need diamond compound? ( mirror polish) and for satining in general, what is a good (cheap) drill to buy and why? What do I l… --- ## [bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/28720)
**Author:** [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/28720 "2011-08-17T20:55:58Z")
hey i’ve been using a standard bearing that came with my raptor. i cleaned it when i got it but thats it. i’ve been using it a lot but i’ve been wondering why there is so much friction when it spins. how can i fix it wit… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29135)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29135 "2011-08-17T15:10:41Z")
can you use red silicone in a sasquatch or do you have to use flowable, also whats better thanks --- ## [Shinwoo light kits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kits/28297)
**Author:** [@logeydindin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/logeydindin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kits/28297 "2011-08-17T07:42:37Z")
The shinwoo light kits are BOSS! the coolest. Attaching them to your yo requires modifications though. I put the kits in my Night Moves 5 . first i had to find disposable cups that fit the wells of my yo (they dont wei… --- ## [What are your favorite mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-mods/28899)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-mods/28899 "2011-08-17T00:31:37Z")
Hey guys! I’m new to modding (best i’ve ever done is flowable silicone and taking out caps) and I was wondering what mods you like to do on any yo yo(especially a lyn fury). Tutorials on the mods would be greatly appre… --- ## [Trinity Scratch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-scratch/26164)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-scratch/26164 "2011-08-16T23:31:23Z")
i scratch my yoyo trinity on the ground :frowning: is there a way i can repaint it or something like that to make it a brand new --- ## [painting..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/29069)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/29069 "2011-08-16T11:45:55Z")
what kind of paint do you guys use when paint your yoyo’s? i know some people anodize but is there a certain type of paint? someone told me to use nailpolish but im not so sure of that…any help? --- ## [HELP! MY YYF ONE IS RESPONSIVE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yyf-one-is-responsive/29006)
**Author:** [@iheartyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iheartyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yyf-one-is-responsive/29006 "2011-08-15T20:33:16Z")
I have the unresponsive bearing inside! Please help! Thank you! --- ## [DV888 is now responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-now-responsive/27693)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-now-responsive/27693 "2011-08-15T12:29:52Z")
I’ve recently noticed that my DV888 is now responsive. It’s sleeping sound has been chopping up. I’ve only had it for a week now so I’m quite confused. What is causing this? Is there a solution? --- ## [Mirror polishing my 888x.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889 "2011-08-15T04:18:07Z")
So I really wanna polish my 888x and I was wondering, what all do I need? I know I need the Sandpaper and mothers polish. Sandpaper from 80 grit to 600 right? I’m pretty good at doing things myself so I’m confident I can… --- ## [Freehand Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/29033)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/29033 "2011-08-15T00:44:04Z")
Does anyone know how to make a freehand unresponsive without lube? --- ## [Need someone who can frost yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-who-can-frost-yoyos/29027)
**Author:** [@tombstone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tombstone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-who-can-frost-yoyos/29027 "2011-08-14T22:30:02Z")
Need someone who can frost acrylic yoyos, anyone know anybody good for the job? --- ## [CLYW campfire bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-bearing/29012)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-bearing/29012 "2011-08-14T04:37:18Z")
I finally got my campfire in the mail and I threw down for about ten minutes when I realized that the bearing was acting funny; like you wouldn’t here the sound at all and was wondering if its fixable. (note: bearing fro… --- ## [looking for custom ano work](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-ano-work/29001)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-ano-work/29001 "2011-08-14T01:21:35Z")
Not entirely sure where this should go, be it general, mods/maintenance, b/s/t, or somewhere else… but anyways, does anyone know of someone who does custom anodizing? I’ve asked vendetta, but he’s retired from it, and I… --- ## [Responsive YYF WHiP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yyf-whip/28984)
**Author:** [@Upbeat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upbeat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yyf-whip/28984 "2011-08-13T22:04:19Z")
Okay, so I received my YoYoFactory WHiP a couple of days ago and when I first got it, it was perfectly unresponsive. However, today, it started being highly responsive all of a sudden. It comes back when I give it a sl… --- ## [Bearingized counterweight. V 3.0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearingized-counterweight-v-3-0/26578)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearingized-counterweight-v-3-0/26578 "2011-08-13T15:16:26Z")
Note: If you’re interested in having a bearingized counterweight made for you, shoot me a pm. V 3.0 EDIT- THIS DESIGN IS CURRENTLY RETIRED. SIMPLY PUT, THE OTHER DESIGN WORKS MUCH BETTER. The best working counterweight… --- ## [stuck bearing & YYF one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-yyf-one/28590)
**Author:** [@matrixyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matrixyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-yyf-one/28590 "2011-08-13T00:44:35Z")
my mutant dna’s bearing is stuck and i have the bearing remover it just wont come out --- ## [OK, would this be possible?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-would-this-be-possible/28851)
**Author:** [@almostfamous](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/almostfamous)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-would-this-be-possible/28851 "2011-08-12T21:58:58Z")
Before I sound like an idiot let me say I have no idea how this process works or what is required for it to be a success. That being said, here goes: I have this old dv888 laying around. It has a partial (and pretty hor… --- ## [What is your favorite finish for grinds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-finish-for-grinds/28756)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-finish-for-grinds/28756 "2011-08-12T21:43:54Z")
I’m having a yoyo made but idk what kind of finish to put on the metal. What are some of your favorite yoyos for grinding? what kind of finish do they have? --- ## [Duncan Hayabusa Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-caps/28871)
**Author:** [@samyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/samyoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-caps/28871 "2011-08-12T17:04:47Z")
does anyone know how to take caps of a hayabusa. I got one cap off by shoving the axle and popping it off but I do not know how to get the other one since the axle seems to not come out. Is there any way to get a cap off… --- ## [Making a yo yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-yo-yo/28949)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-yo-yo/28949 "2011-08-12T04:49:48Z")
I don’t know what section this should be in, but i’m going to be making a yo yo out of delrin or acetal, and i was wondering if you guys have some tips on how to do it? Also, how does one put an axel onto a yo yo (like … --- ## [are Dif-E-Yo kk bearings compatible with yyf yo-yos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-dif-e-yo-kk-bearings-compatible-with-yyf-yo-yos/28940)
**Author:** [@gnomie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gnomie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-dif-e-yo-kk-bearings-compatible-with-yyf-yo-yos/28940 "2011-08-12T04:00:50Z")
so recently put a KonKave Ceramic Bearing into my 888. it was a tight squeeze and it scratched off some of the anodize (or what ever it is) no big deal it was behind the bearing. put on the other half of the yoyo and it … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=159) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=161)