# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=197 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 198 --- ## [Is this good silicone ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-good-silicone/17488)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-good-silicone/17488 "2010-08-04T15:38:58Z")
http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive\_gasketing/gasket\_makers/auto\_Permatex\_Ultra\_Black\_Maximum\_Oil\_Resistance\_RTV\_Silicone\_Gasket\_Maker.htm --- ## [weird sounds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-sounds/17483)
**Author:** [@arem250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arem250)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-sounds/17483 "2010-08-04T05:25:30Z")
I just got a new yoyo for my birthday, the yomega dash. it wouldn’t have been my first choice but my parents got it for me. For a first all metal yoyo its great. after i broke in the bearing i tryed to put shims in it wh… --- ## [Rim polished DV888 for jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-dv888-for-jtman562/17467)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rim-polished-dv888-for-jtman562/17467 "2010-08-04T04:50:11Z")
Hey everyone, I’m back with yet another rim polished yoyo! This is how I got it. Some work has already been done to it but the annodize was not completely removed: All the annodize removed (still on a low grit): … --- ## [could someone make a guide on splash painting yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-someone-make-a-guide-on-splash-painting-yoyos/17378)
**Author:** [@zomah2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zomah2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-someone-make-a-guide-on-splash-painting-yoyos/17378 "2010-08-04T00:24:36Z")
ive wanted to splash paint my g5 for a while, but i cant find any guides. i figured it would be helpful for me and other people if someone posted a guide, thanks :)! --- ## [is there a reason?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-reason/17393)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-reason/17393 "2010-08-03T22:20:52Z")
Is there a reason My silicone is ripping out of my legacy? I leave it to dry long enough, yet my gasket maker is holding up for 1-2 weeks tops. :-\\ --- ## [Major Dark Magic PROBLEM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/major-dark-magic-problem/17411)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/major-dark-magic-problem/17411 "2010-08-03T21:29:31Z")
I was yoyoing and the string broke, my dark magic smashed on the hard floor and the axle is split in half. One have of the yoyo is in one side and the other one is in the other. I cant take the axle off. Any ideas how t… --- ## [Planning to buy a Dv888... Questions!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/planning-to-buy-a-dv888-questions/17130)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/planning-to-buy-a-dv888-questions/17130 "2010-08-03T21:23:13Z")
Well im planning to buy the Dv888 as my first metal yoyo… Also i watch in youtube a hubstacked Dv888. i was wondering if the i plan to put a hubstack to the dv888… will i need to do some modifications like drilling or so… --- ## [Sanding Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-question/17444)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanding-question/17444 "2010-08-03T13:43:42Z")
I accidentally hit my driveway with my PGM v2. Now there are two rough spots, one on each half. What grit sandpaper should I use to smooth the rough spots out? Thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [how to color an aluminum yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-color-an-aluminum-yoyo/17294)
**Author:** [@coldone777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/coldone777)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-color-an-aluminum-yoyo/17294 "2010-08-02T19:12:14Z")
okay guys before you say anything i’ve already tried searching this and couldnt find anything specific. how would you go about painting or dyeing an aluminum yoyo? would you have to powder coat it? any help would be grea… --- ## [Sillicone on a Speed Dial?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone-on-a-speed-dial/17330)
**Author:** [@Flick-360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Flick-360)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sillicone-on-a-speed-dial/17330 "2010-08-02T07:54:13Z")
I’ve heard its possible is there any tuts around or can any one tell me how I know i need to remove the starburst but what should I put there in its place --- ## [yoyo silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-silicone/17416)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-silicone/17416 "2010-08-02T02:32:50Z")
how do u get silcone off ur yoyo --- ## [Fireball Mods???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-mods/17399)
**Author:** [@buymorestuff777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buymorestuff777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fireball-mods/17399 "2010-08-01T17:54:33Z")
Were do I get a raider axle and how do I get the one out of the fireball??? Is it possible to pop the cap out as well??? Can someone help me??? Thanks for the help. --- ## [DV888 Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-problem/17167)
**Author:** [@MrDrProfZach](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrDrProfZach)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-problem/17167 "2010-08-01T15:09:38Z")
I recently recieved my new YoyoFactory DV888 and at first it performed really well. However after throwing it for a while it became responsive all of a sudden. I know it sounds strange, with it having a silicone response… --- ## [Speedmaker help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-help/17174)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speedmaker-help/17174 "2010-08-01T02:09:35Z")
So if you have not known, I have modded my speedmaker by sanding the starburst system. Then i siliconed it. Binds we slippy. I put the o-ring back in and it works great, perfect binds and everything! Few weeks later, Now… --- ## [bearing maitenance, need quick answer!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maitenance-need-quick-answer/17375)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-maitenance-need-quick-answer/17375 "2010-08-01T01:21:26Z")
Can I clean my bearing with rubbing alcohol, if I dry it thoroughly, I’m only using this bearing for 2 more days anyway. --- ## [Cleaning Hayabusa's Rubber Rims ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-hayabusas-rubber-rims/17250)
**Author:** [@XaGoNiX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XaGoNiX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-hayabusas-rubber-rims/17250 "2010-07-31T23:31:34Z")
I just got my Hayabusa SL today in the mail and after learning a bit of offstring in my backyard the rims have gotten really dirty … (probably a bad idea to get white rims?) What is the best way of cleaning the rubbery … --- ## [Dark magic silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-silicone/17362)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-silicone/17362 "2010-07-31T21:56:09Z")
will the o ring groove accept silicone yes or no --- ## [Bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/17182)
**Author:** [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/17182 "2010-07-31T20:35:11Z")
My bearing really needed a cleaning so today I did just that. I don’t have any lube so I decided to run it dry. For a good half hour of play it was amazing. Perfectly unresponsive, long spin times. But after that it slow… --- ## [Problem with YoYoJam Mega Spin Factor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-yoyojam-mega-spin-factor/17212)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jesse_Star)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-yoyojam-mega-spin-factor/17212 "2010-07-31T18:55:18Z")
I have a Mega Spinfactor. Its rather old but has been kept in a case on and off for a long while. The yoyo has been making a bearing noise, and not returning. It also has a wobble in it, when thrown straight. When yo… --- ## [RTV Silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-silicone/17323)
**Author:** [@marlonmillamina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marlonmillamina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-silicone/17323 "2010-07-31T17:44:19Z")
Is RTV silicone recommended for Yoyojam Legacy? And is there other better silicones out there? Please tell me what you know… --- ## [Preview of Yoyolunatic's FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preview-of-yoyolunatics-fhz/17054)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preview-of-yoyolunatics-fhz/17054 "2010-07-30T18:57:04Z")
Paint, recess, and some smoove rings! These pix don’t give these colors any justice! --- ## [Legacy Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-caps/17099)
**Author:** [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-caps/17099 "2010-07-30T13:44:20Z")
I Have a YYJ Legacy and the sidecaps paint wore off. I was wondering of how to fix this… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/17273)
**Author:** [@fh\_zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fh_zero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/17273 "2010-07-29T23:06:49Z")
hey yesterday my uncle and i found clear silicone at helicopter shop he shop it said clear silicone ahdesive sealent so is it goood to use itwas called devcon all purpose sealent silicone --- ## [A Very Special Bassline: The 80s Arcade Carpet Paint Job](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-special-bassline-the-80s-arcade-carpet-paint-job/17272)
**Author:** [@ibanezcollector](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ibanezcollector)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-very-special-bassline-the-80s-arcade-carpet-paint-job/17272 "2010-07-29T22:59:19Z")
Ok Landon Balk of 3yo3 commissioned me to paint a Bassline for him so instead of just giving the final pictures I figured we could do a follow along as we go kinda thread. This is going to be a wild one, Landon has some… --- ## [satin and polish anyone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-and-polish-anyone/17276)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satin-and-polish-anyone/17276 "2010-07-29T17:03:03Z")
here is my bully shes all nice and shiny it looks better in person --- ## [look at my dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/look-at-my-dv888/15153)
**Author:** [@metal\_man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/metal_man)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/look-at-my-dv888/15153 "2010-07-29T15:17:17Z")
yay. awesome finish!! spiral satined! plays great! also i like to get the un-even look --- ## [I give you... the FrankenPeak!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-the-frankenpeak/17253)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-the-frankenpeak/17253 "2010-07-29T14:45:25Z")
I got this Peak from ReverendYoaround May of '08. He had done a custom ano job to the Peak, but somehow the bearing seat on one half had gotten damaged. I bought it from him planning to SPR it. One thing led to anothe… --- ## [THE UNOFFICIAL: how to make yoyo string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-unofficial-how-to-make-yoyo-string/15811)
**Author:** [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-unofficial-how-to-make-yoyo-string/15811 "2010-07-28T23:39:36Z")
sorry for bad quality --- ## [4 ball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4-ball/17111)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4-ball/17111 "2010-07-28T22:04:02Z")
i did it pro-feted my 4 ball bearing prototype and it works perfectly dose any one know a bearing maker in orlando --- ## [Large bearing Omnicron and a reshaped large bearing FHZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing-omnicron-and-a-reshaped-large-bearing-fhz/16271)
**Author:** [@Ricerocket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ricerocket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-bearing-omnicron-and-a-reshaped-large-bearing-fhz/16271 "2010-07-28T21:59:30Z")
Just had a little work to finish up tonight in the shop. The Omnicron was sent to me by St. Jimmy. He did an awesome dye job on it. I mean the pictures just don’t do it justice! It had a bit of a vibe, so Landon sent… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=196) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=198)