# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=196 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 197 --- ## [Nozzle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nozzle/17763)
**Author:** [@climber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nozzle/17763 "2010-08-13T04:11:01Z")
When you use Permatex® High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket how do you get it out of the nozzle --- ## [A Very Special YFactor: The Blue Nacre YFactor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-special-yfactor-the-blue-nacre-yfactor/17291)
**Author:** [@ibanezcollector](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ibanezcollector)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-special-yfactor-the-blue-nacre-yfactor/17291 "2010-08-13T01:27:09Z")
Ok I will set the story up for this monstrosity, I used to build guitars and for inlays I used alot of mother of pearl. Well there has always been this little bit of me that wanted to work with Blue Nacre. Blue Nacre is … --- ## [FHZ Recess Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-recess-question/17517)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-recess-question/17517 "2010-08-12T21:34:23Z")
What tool do you use to carve the recess? --- ## [mods for dark magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-dark-magic/17850)
**Author:** [@305reaper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/305reaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mods-for-dark-magic/17850 "2010-08-12T18:30:28Z")
ok i all ways had 3 dark magic but i never modifyd them do you guys huve some suggestion 8) --- ## [o-ring or silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-or-silicone/17657)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-ring-or-silicone/17657 "2010-08-12T18:04:17Z")
Okay i’ve been playing with my sunset for a while now and i’m kind of annoyed with the response system I was thinking about siliconeing it but idk if thats a good idea. The good things that i predict is i dont have to … --- ## [What does Andre Really mean?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-andre-really-mean/3116)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-andre-really-mean/3116 "2010-08-12T17:09:21Z")
He said “Lighter fluid or Mineral spirits is not highly recommended” So what will you use that is “Highly recommended?” --- ## [can i mod a henry's lizard.?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-mod-a-henrys-lizard/17832)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-mod-a-henrys-lizard/17832 "2010-08-11T22:00:34Z")
???just bored keeping it stock plz help! --- ## [rim satin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-satin/17796)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-satin/17796 "2010-08-11T21:33:53Z")
how do i protect the rest of the yoyo when i do a rim satin/polish and also what do i use to chuck the yoyo into the drill --- ## [how do you satin a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-satin-a-yoyo/17750)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-satin-a-yoyo/17750 "2010-08-11T16:20:31Z")
i want to make my yoyo silver rather than the color it is. how do i satin it??? --- ## [silicone question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-question/17800)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-question/17800 "2010-08-10T22:06:24Z")
i bought this silicone gasket. permatex High-temp red Rtv silicone Gasket maker. Is this the right one and is this good??? --- ## [MOD GONE WRONG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-gone-wrong/17712)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-gone-wrong/17712 "2010-08-09T22:53:55Z")
My silicone mod for my legacy went wrong and new theres silicone everywhere. Now I need a plastic to play 5a AND I ONLY HAVE A METAL! Why is life so cruel? What do I do :cry: --- ## [Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/17753)
**Author:** [@climber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/17753 "2010-08-09T19:38:09Z")
When you silicone a yoyo with Permatex® High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket do you have to do anything different then siliconing with flowable silicone --- ## [How to dye a yoyo.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-dye-a-yoyo/2010)
**Author:** [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-dye-a-yoyo/2010 "2010-08-09T18:56:01Z")
I am surprised that nobody has posted this yet. Back in 05, Harry Houdini AKA Ryan Monson (RIP Ryan :frowning: ) made this tut for how to dye a yoyo. It was very helpful to me and will probably be for many of you. Che… --- ## [Help plz!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-plz/17742)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-plz/17742 "2010-08-09T18:18:19Z")
Hey guys I got a campfire coals yoyo and I was wondering how to tune out the vibe. P.S. it from CLYW. --- ## [Sandpaper grit for spacers.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-grit-for-spacers/17629)
**Author:** [@duckie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/duckie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-grit-for-spacers/17629 "2010-08-09T16:57:47Z")
Is there a specific grit of sandaper I should use to sand down Duncan spacers? --- ## [Painted Hayabusa for 'oldedges' ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-hayabusa-for-oldedges/17733)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painted-hayabusa-for-oldedges/17733 "2010-08-09T15:58:34Z")
All I did to this was paint it do to the tight gap being a perfect response for this throw. --- ## [Frayed Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frayed-strings/17577)
**Author:** [@ImNoYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNoYoYo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frayed-strings/17577 "2010-08-09T13:49:00Z")
Well, when i tie the loop at the top to put my finger through, I notice it sometimes comes undone, due to the string being frayed. I found a great solution for this. Nail Polish. Yep, Nail Polish, just twist the frayed p… --- ## [need help please :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-please/17688)
**Author:** [@lilyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lilyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-please/17688 "2010-08-09T04:11:44Z")
oh so i got a yyj atomosphere and one of my o rings just randomly decided to brake on me so my parents bought me the right ones that this site said to buy and they wont stay in i put them in several times and they just … --- ## [black stuff in the bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-stuff-in-the-bearing/17561)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-stuff-in-the-bearing/17561 "2010-08-08T10:51:26Z")
y when i play my koncave bearing deshielded black stuff come s in whats happening and what can i do to not prevent this it it --- ## [Satined Meteor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-meteor/17661)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satined-meteor/17661 "2010-08-07T20:41:23Z")
I removed that weird line thing and gave it a better grinding surface. No vibe, Plays great. http://a.imageshack.us/img231/6463/img1265ec.jpg By born2curl at 2010-08-07 --- ## [How much thin lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube/17523)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-thin-lube/17523 "2010-08-07T15:05:33Z")
So I FINALLY ordered some thin lube the other day and I want to know, do I put a drop in and just play with it? Or do I do the whole needle thing? --- ## [Yoyo axle on the same side as bearing??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-on-the-same-side-as-bearing/17581)
**Author:** [@bobnintendo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobnintendo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-axle-on-the-same-side-as-bearing/17581 "2010-08-07T04:51:43Z")
Hey guys, so today my Dv888 suddenly got louder after i screwed it back together because my string kind of knotted around the bearing, so I screwed it open and I saw that the axle was at the sime side as my bearing, usua… --- ## [New wooden counterweights I made](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-wooden-counterweights-i-made/17615)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-wooden-counterweights-i-made/17615 "2010-08-07T00:08:53Z")
Tell me what you think about them. I was thinking of calling them Woodys since they are made of wood, but if you have a better name I would like to have it. --- ## [Why is my DV888 bearing seat loose?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-my-dv888-bearing-seat-loose/17414)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-my-dv888-bearing-seat-loose/17414 "2010-08-06T22:19:49Z")
My bearing keeps coming out of the bearing seat. i have a B grade DV888 --- ## [Thin lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/17621)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thin-lube/17621 "2010-08-06T22:13:33Z")
I finally got some thin lube today. I was going to put it in a bearing that has been really loud lately. It didn’t help. Does it take a while for the thin lube to start working? --- ## [Hubstacked Journey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-journey/17401)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacked-journey/17401 "2010-08-06T20:07:25Z")
I’ve had this Journey sitting on my workbench for a while now. I got it in a package trade deal. It was a failed painting attempt, thus the scraps of paint you see. I decided this morning to try turning the stock nipp… --- ## [FHZ Caps Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-caps-question/17453)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-caps-question/17453 "2010-08-06T13:37:53Z")
How do you make the caps on a FHZ completely white? This is out of complete curiosity. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Aluninium Yoyo dinged](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluninium-yoyo-dinged/17560)
**Author:** [@Cream9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cream9000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluninium-yoyo-dinged/17560 "2010-08-06T04:58:56Z")
so I bought a yoyo by the brand of Aoda in china I was leting my cousin play with it and he banged it hard on the floor so there are two big dings rght next to each other and it is bothering me wht can i do to fix the… --- ## [Mosquito + DM rings = New Breed xD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-dm-rings-new-breed-xd/16542)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mosquito-dm-rings-new-breed-xd/16542 "2010-08-05T14:48:27Z")
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4923/pictyaface020.jpg By born2curl at 2010-07-10 http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1315/pictyaface019.jpg By born2curl at 2010-07-10 http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6112/pictya… --- ## [Changeing bearing sizes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changeing-bearing-sizes/17538)
**Author:** [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changeing-bearing-sizes/17538 "2010-08-05T01:41:04Z")
Hey, I was wondering if you could tell me what its called any maybe how to change a 2010 freehands bearing to a large bearing? Thanks! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=195) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=197)