# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=28 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Modding for responsiveness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-for-responsiveness/322405)
**Author:** [@AlphaHenriksen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AlphaHenriksen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-for-responsiveness/322405 "2020-06-14T15:16:59Z")
Hi! Is it possible to mod a Replay Pro to make it responsive? I know it would need a new bearing, but would it require any more “invasive” methods? --- ## [Coca cola yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coca-cola-yoyo/322294)
**Author:** [@Jason1980](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jason1980)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/coca-cola-yoyo/322294 "2020-06-12T14:42:12Z")
Hi I am back to yoing after a 25 year break, as part of this I have purchased the ever elusive gold coca cola Russel spinner yo yo. However the one I purchased from eBay looks like the axle on it has been replaced. The … --- ## [YYJ Trigger mod (aesthetics only)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-trigger-mod-aesthetics-only/322003)
**Author:** [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-trigger-mod-aesthetics-only/322003 "2020-06-08T03:18:19Z")
So, I have this YoyoJam Trigger that I love and hate at the same time. I love the looks of it and the way it plays. Hybrid yoyos are my weakness and this one plays awesome and I love it for it. The problem is the axle an… --- ## [Looking for new pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-pads/321403)
**Author:** [@Bingerson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bingerson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-pads/321403 "2020-06-06T18:32:15Z")
Got a new c3 astrea yesterday, and found it to be super snaggy. I just knotted it and realized that one of the pads is ripped, anyone have any recomendations for pads that are on the slippier side but still bind with no … --- ## [How to partially remove anodization for a splash raw effect](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-partially-remove-anodization-for-a-splash-raw-effect/317963)
**Author:** [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-partially-remove-anodization-for-a-splash-raw-effect/317963 "2020-06-05T20:54:08Z")
very simple and fast, I just removed the anodizing in the following way. Needed Bostik glue or Rubber cement - Pure sodium hydroxide flakes For your safety, thick, solvent-resistant rubber gloves, protective glasses … --- ## [Help - Remove White Stuff?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-remove-white-stuff/321647)
**Author:** [@velocitydog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/velocitydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-remove-white-stuff/321647 "2020-06-03T11:57:18Z")
Got a yoyo from the b-grade sale. Looks like this… What’s the white stuff, and how do I get rid of it? It’s rough, like fine-grit sand paper. Acetone did not help. Is it some kind of etching residue? --- ## [Spintastics TigerShark Spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastics-tigershark-spacers/321495)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastics-tigershark-spacers/321495 "2020-06-01T03:47:13Z")
Just received one in the mail today, but I’m confused on how to remove the spacers. It was a replacement because the first one stripped when I attempted to take it apart. It seems to have these weird spacers with O-rings… --- ## [Hubstack orings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-orings/321477)
**Author:** [@Cafeinbed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cafeinbed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-orings/321477 "2020-05-31T20:55:12Z")
Got a brand new 888 GT and right out of the box one side did not spin very well I found out the o-ring was split. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to replace these? I’m thinking about going to the hardware sto… --- ## [Maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maintenance/321312)
**Author:** [@Charlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Charlie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maintenance/321312 "2020-05-29T13:10:50Z")
How do I remove a stuck bearing and axel if they are stuck on the same side and the hex key is in the YoYo? Also what size axle does the magic YoYo skyva And yoyofactory replay pro have? Thank you --- ## [Loose-fitting Duncan alu performance rings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-fitting-duncan-alu-performance-rings/321144)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loose-fitting-duncan-alu-performance-rings/321144 "2020-05-27T03:07:51Z")
I have a set of red Duncan alu performance rings that I want to install into a Freehand Pro, but one of the rings doesn’t snap into the cup, it just sits in it without being snug. What is the best way to secure it in pl… --- ## [CLYW Peak 2: Is this a pixel bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-2-is-this-a-pixel-bearing/321012)
**Author:** [@raymon\_d](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/raymon_d)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-peak-2-is-this-a-pixel-bearing/321012 "2020-05-26T18:49:23Z")
just got this last week, wondering if the bearing is indeed a pixel bearing? IMG\_6326|500x500 thanks in advance --- ## [Need bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-bearing-help/320903)
**Author:** [@100FatYoyoDads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/100FatYoyoDads)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-bearing-help/320903 "2020-05-24T20:15:39Z")
So I got my b grade atlas, been using it, and it started to get really loud sounding. I think it just needs to be lubed, but I don’t know. Help? --- ## [I modded the new Butterfly XT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-modded-the-new-butterfly-xt/320678)
**Author:** [@ep311](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ep311)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-modded-the-new-butterfly-xt/320678 "2020-05-22T17:22:50Z")
Flowable silicone, deep wide grooves and opened the gap a little. It plays great! --- ## [Ilinx mouse pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilinx-mouse-pads/320748)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilinx-mouse-pads/320748 "2020-05-22T16:12:46Z")
Anyone use them? Wondering if they work well. --- ## [Stripping a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-a-yoyo/320511)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripping-a-yoyo/320511 "2020-05-21T04:22:09Z")
i know stripping yoyos with chemicals is frowned upon in the community, but if i soak a yoyo in Acetone will it strip the ano? --- ## [How can I easily remove scratch marks on my yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-easily-remove-scratch-marks-on-my-yoyo/320580)
**Author:** [@TheRealLegendV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRealLegendV)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-easily-remove-scratch-marks-on-my-yoyo/320580 "2020-05-21T01:52:41Z")
Hey guys I damaged my Magicyoyo N5 while doing some whip tricks and it created a lot of scratch marks. Can somebody please tell me how to easily remove this scratch marks. --- ## [Duncan Trans-Axtion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-trans-axtion/320601)
**Author:** [@MBIYMMLN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MBIYMMLN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-trans-axtion/320601 "2020-05-20T23:19:19Z")
Just picked up a Duncan Trans-Axtion from a thrift shop. It seems to be in good shape but the string definitely showed its age. I’ve tried replacing the string but none of the string I have can get the yoyo to return. Is… --- ## [I got a $10 yoyo and it only has one response pad. Anyone know what I'm looking for?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-a-10-yoyo-and-it-only-has-one-response-pad-anyone-know-what-im-looking-for/312693)
**Author:** [@daboross](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/daboross)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-a-10-yoyo-and-it-only-has-one-response-pad-anyone-know-what-im-looking-for/312693 "2020-05-19T15:56:35Z")
Hi! Just getting back into yoyoing, used to have a responsive yoyo a few years ago. I asked for “any cheap unresponsive yoyo” in a Secret Santa, and ended up with an INONE Aurora It seemed to spin well, but the binding … --- ## [Why does my response pads keep doing this? I gone through 8 pairs and only on this yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-my-response-pads-keep-doing-this-i-gone-through-8-pairs-and-only-on-this-yoyo/320476)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-my-response-pads-keep-doing-this-i-gone-through-8-pairs-and-only-on-this-yoyo/320476 "2020-05-19T14:52:28Z")
I use yyf pads and kitty long fat --- ## [Sorry for all the questions but](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sorry-for-all-the-questions-but/320478)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sorry-for-all-the-questions-but/320478 "2020-05-19T02:16:33Z")
Does anyone know what the perfect response pads are for thick kitty string? I keep getting snags on regens and most pads are too big to fit on my monster edges Edit: anyone know if there are tall nylon strings? I have a… --- ## [Thick lube to thin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-to-thin/320182)
**Author:** [@Kyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-to-thin/320182 "2020-05-16T15:38:41Z")
Hi yall, sum may call me stupid, but I accidentally bot thick lube instead of thin. Does anyone know how to convert thick lube to thin lube? --- ## [TMBR axle replacements](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-axle-replacements/320003)
**Author:** [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-axle-replacements/320003 "2020-05-12T14:48:41Z")
I need a new axle for my Carlson On the site they offer 2 sizes, 416 (smaller) and 516 (larger) What size are they referring to? Is that the gap and either will work? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Types of cotton string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644 "2020-05-07T15:02:09Z")
What is the difference between the regular and type 10 strings on yoyoexpert? I am about to buy a bunch to use with a legend wing and traditional shaped wooden yoyo from yoyofactory, and want to know what would work best… --- ## [Replacement Pads for OD Project](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-pads-for-od-project/319466)
**Author:** [@FourCorner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FourCorner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-pads-for-od-project/319466 "2020-05-04T19:01:13Z")
Hi there, Does anyone know where I can get replacement pads for my OD Project? I tried silicon but it didn’t last. Thanks and stay safe! --- ## [ProFire (ProYo) alternative response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profire-proyo-alternative-response/319480)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/profire-proyo-alternative-response/319480 "2020-05-04T18:27:39Z")
So this might sound like a crazy/silly question/idea, but has anyone tried replacing the Duncan friction stickers for flowable silicone in a ProFire? I’m really tired of the way the friction stickers kill the spin of th… --- ## [Let's talk about bearing and axle weight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-about-bearing-and-axle-weight/311661)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-about-bearing-and-axle-weight/311661 "2020-04-30T18:59:56Z")
Even though a typical monometal is made of aluminum alloy that is 2.8 g/cm^3, in the center is an axle and bearing of steel that is 7.8 g/cm^3. Since the axle and bearing are easy to swap out, changing to a different axl… --- ## [Hidden gem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hidden-gem/319072)
**Author:** [@Reeceniccum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reeceniccum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hidden-gem/319072 "2020-04-28T18:18:59Z")
So back a couple months ago I had gotten a bunch of yo-yos with one purchase (extremely generous of the seller) and within the small collection was an Auldey hasboro flame soul that I wasn’t very crazy about until one … --- ## [Spacer Caught Under Edge of Response Pad, Is There a Fix Without Replacing The Pad?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-caught-under-edge-of-response-pad-is-there-a-fix-without-replacing-the-pad/318944)
**Author:** [@probably\_drew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/probably_drew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-caught-under-edge-of-response-pad-is-there-a-fix-without-replacing-the-pad/318944 "2020-04-26T20:45:35Z")
Hey guys. I am working on repairing some older yoyos I have, and I am currently fixing a Duncan Flying Squirrel. The spacer was stuck to the bearing, so I wedged it out. I popped the spacer back in, and it went underneat… --- ## [Yoyo dyeing discussion thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-dyeing-discussion-thread/313998)
**Author:** [@Goog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Goog)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-dyeing-discussion-thread/313998 "2020-04-26T17:56:34Z")
Hello everyone, I’m goog and I’ve been dying yoyos for a couple of years. Something I noticed from the beginning was that there aren’t really any good tutorials or resources to get started with dyeing your own yoyos, and… --- ## [Pankratz Customs Anodizing NEW ANODIZES 4/12/2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pankratz-customs-anodizing-new-anodizes-4-12-2020/312072)
**Author:** [@England1414](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/England1414)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pankratz-customs-anodizing-new-anodizes-4-12-2020/312072 "2020-04-18T13:27:00Z")
Hey everyone! I’m back open to anodizing. Looks like we’re on batch 2 of 2K20! Work pictured below. Shoot me a message if you’re interested in getting a yo-yo (or anything aluminum) anodized and please read the list of … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=27) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=29)