# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=56 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Satining YoYos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining-yoyos/75641)
**Author:** [@skyguy01](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skyguy01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/satining-yoyos/75641 "2015-07-08T18:37:19Z")
I am modding a dragonfly and its a little rough around the edges (quite literally ) and I was thinking about satining it. Though I am not sure the plastic will hold up for it. Any comments are appreciated. --- ## [Help with Lateral Cap removal in Next Level Sora Edition](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-lateral-cap-removal-in-next-level-sora-edition/75632)
**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-lateral-cap-removal-in-next-level-sora-edition/75632 "2015-07-07T14:32:47Z")
Soooo I am installing lateral caps into my new Next Level and the first one I got in perfectly. Its flat and even all around. The second one though, I pushed a little too hard and it went into the cap slanted. I tried pu… --- ## [YYF Shutter Slippage?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-shutter-slippage/74601)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-shutter-slippage/74601 "2015-07-07T00:30:18Z")
Greetings, While anxiously waiting for my Horizon to come in, I decided to whip out the Shutter again and mess with that. I’ve noticed (even the day I bought it) that my spin times seemed rather…poor compared to the res… --- ## [What is happening to my bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-happening-to-my-bearings/75486)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-happening-to-my-bearings/75486 "2015-07-06T22:57:53Z")
I’ve been using several yoyos for about two years now. I’ve never lubed them or cleaned the bearings. My Surge and my ONE bot got a little responsive, but my Shutter, Echo, Protostar and Equilateral have been quite funct… --- ## [How to use SPRs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-use-sprs/75618)
**Author:** [@skyguy01](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skyguy01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-use-sprs/75618 "2015-07-06T22:38:04Z")
I bought a set of C bearing SPRs and was wondering how to put them into a profly so I could have a thing but unresponsive pocket yoyo… any comments will help. --- ## [TMBR Threaded axle stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-threaded-axle-stuck/75590)
**Author:** [@aWayhugepickle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aWayhugepickle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-threaded-axle-stuck/75590 "2015-07-06T13:27:20Z")
I got an awesome, and I repeat, AWESOME TMBR Sullivan, I mean its amazing. I can do Magic Drop/Shockwave with ease and go into wrist mount and out of wrist mount with some spin still left on it. Stalls are cake, kickflip… --- ## [Short on Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-on-strings/75546)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-on-strings/75546 "2015-07-05T18:13:45Z")
Hey guys, I am short on strings. I have used Blueprint for the past several months. Blueprint strings on YYE are only available in white now which I don’t like. I am a little bit impatient on waiting for restock. The bes… --- ## [Want to Build a Case](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-build-a-case/75602)
**Author:** [@sslive2play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sslive2play)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-build-a-case/75602 "2015-07-05T05:38:52Z")
Hey Everybody, Im looking to build a case and have seen some videos where people strip poker chip cases and cut foam. Does anybody know which cases would work best for this. Or if anybody’s built a pretty sick case on t… --- ## [Favorite response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-response/75537)
**Author:** [@Shadowspectre](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowspectre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-response/75537 "2015-07-04T02:01:05Z")
What response system do you prefer? CLYW snow tires? Monkey snot? One drop silicone? Flowable silicone? --- ## [Yomega Fireball help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-fireball-help/75552)
**Author:** [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-fireball-help/75552 "2015-07-03T00:55:25Z")
So when I first started Yo-Yoing a couple months ago,.i picked up the yomega fireball. I just changed the string. Put on normal kitty string. It is unresponsive. I was pretty positive that it should be responsive. Can an… --- ## [Is polyester bad for starburst response yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-polyester-bad-for-starburst-response-yoyos/75371)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-polyester-bad-for-starburst-response-yoyos/75371 "2015-07-02T23:48:39Z")
I plan on picking up a pair of Yomega Raiders so I can get into 2A. I thought I read somewhere that using polyester is bad with starburst response. Is this true? Does it wear down faster? I know I shouldn’t use nylon for… --- ## [Aluminum factory yoyo making](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-factory-yoyo-making/75107)
**Author:** [@Driftwood](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Driftwood)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-factory-yoyo-making/75107 "2015-07-02T17:02:52Z")
So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on using a home furnace to melt aluminum cans and pour it into a yoyo mold, thoughts? If anyone has and experience with making yoyos or aluminum factories please let me know. … --- ## [Response systemfor zeekio zenith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-systemfor-zeekio-zenith/75548)
**Author:** [@wafflemonkey57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wafflemonkey57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-systemfor-zeekio-zenith/75548 "2015-07-02T02:32:45Z")
So I just put my last set of silicon stickers on my zenith and i can’t find anywhere else to buy them.(I bought all the stickers on all the sites that I know sell them and used em all) I’ve been avoiding DIY silicone for… --- ## [Polishing sleipnir ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-sleipnir/75259)
**Author:** [@thegreatspank23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thegreatspank23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-sleipnir/75259 "2015-07-01T18:15:43Z")
My raw/silver YYR Sleipnir was covered in dead skin and dirt, so i decided to get it off with some rubbing alcohol and now it has completely lost its shine, I was wondering If anyone knows of any methods to polish it up … --- ## [Yoyo polish sanding and ac effecting coating. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-polish-sanding-and-ac-effecting-coating/75506)
**Author:** [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-polish-sanding-and-ac-effecting-coating/75506 "2015-06-30T13:49:06Z")
How do you polish the yoyo I’ll be giving the Yoyofactory Shutter a bimetal look by sanding the rims. How do you do it. What kind of drill you need and what’s the difference between wet and dry sandpaper. And what’s t… --- ## [anodizing questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-questions/75294)
**Author:** [@Gomel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gomel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-questions/75294 "2015-06-25T16:56:55Z")
Where do companies send to do splash anodizes, like who (Kitchyo?) or what companies. Also, on average how much does it cost for 30-40 yoyos or per yoyo? --- ## [Hubstacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacks/75375)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstacks/75375 "2015-06-24T17:48:15Z")
So I want to put hubstacks on a super g. Is this possible with the stacks from a grind machine? Thanks! --- ## [What pads for Werrd 4XL?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-for-werrd-4xl/75390)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-for-werrd-4xl/75390 "2015-06-23T17:48:39Z")
I got a really nice Werrd 4XL in a trade (thanks Nathan!) and I was wondering what pads people using in them since Ghost Pads seem to no longer be available? I think this one has flowable silicon in it now but I prefer … --- ## [Break in period for One Drop 10 ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/break-in-period-for-one-drop-10-ball-bearing/75376)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/break-in-period-for-one-drop-10-ball-bearing/75376 "2015-06-23T15:01:37Z")
So I’ve had my Cascade for months now but I haven’t been using it consistently. However, the bearing still plays like one that hasn’t broken in. Just how long is the break in period for this bearing? I know it doesn’t ne… --- ## [Yomega strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-strings/75284)
**Author:** [@Ceelvain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ceelvain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-strings/75284 "2015-06-22T20:18:10Z")
Hello, I recently revived my old yomega yoyos from 1998: the X-Brain and Firestorm (the old one). I need to replace the string in both of them. I tried a 100% poly YYF string. But it’s too thin for the Firestorm which r… --- ## [What response system works for a hatrick other than hatpads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-system-works-for-a-hatrick-other-than-hatpads/75326)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-response-system-works-for-a-hatrick-other-than-hatpads/75326 "2015-06-22T04:33:58Z")
So my old hatpads wore out, and i need a new response for it. I don’t like flowable silicone, so does anyone know of any companies that make silicone pads that will fit a hatrick? or am i stuck with flowable silicone? --- ## [How long does it take lube to break in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-lube-to-break-in/75341)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-lube-to-break-in/75341 "2015-06-22T00:08:59Z")
My benchmark’s bearing was making a loud sound, so I used some thin lube in the bearing. It got rid of the sound, but I used too much and it made it more responsive. How long will it take for the lube to break in enough … --- ## [Duncan Flipside is suppose to be responsive, Right?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-flipside-is-suppose-to-be-responsive-right/75140)
**Author:** [@GregB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-flipside-is-suppose-to-be-responsive-right/75140 "2015-06-21T08:59:12Z")
You guys were a big help with my grand daughter’s Metal Drifter. Changing the response pads completely fixed the non-responsive problem. But now I have a similar problem with a brand new yoyo. I bought her a Duncan Fl… --- ## [Who wants a Caulked Throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-a-caulked-throw/74388)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-a-caulked-throw/74388 "2015-06-21T08:50:00Z")
Sure you delightful folkes have had RTV and flowable silicone to replace standard response, but who among you has tried straight up Caulk. I have, and I love it. The stuff is built to last. (That’s probably a slogan some… --- ## [String fraying question? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-fraying-question/75246)
**Author:** [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-fraying-question/75246 "2015-06-17T17:53:17Z")
Hi, I have a B-grade YYF Cypher, it is a great throw, very smooth, I love it. It seems to fray string near the bearing faster than my other throws. I looked at the bearing seat and wall around the response pad, this … --- ## [Unresponsive to Responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-to-responsive/75249)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-to-responsive/75249 "2015-06-15T23:11:04Z")
I have been yoyoing for about a year now and my Benchmark W Shape (I bought it about two weeks ago) has been playing unresponsive until now. I HAVE NOT LUBED THE YOYO. Also, I cannot do gyroscopic flops now for some reas… --- ## [DV888 issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-issues/75232)
**Author:** [@Gerck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gerck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-issues/75232 "2015-06-15T18:11:27Z")
First of all I am new and a beginner. I recently bought a DV888 responsive yoyo on Amazon for 30 dollars. The problem is that it is too responsive, in fact I i can only get it to sleep for about 20 seconds and it’s noi… --- ## [Can you lube a full ceramic bearing? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-lube-a-full-ceramic-bearing/75222)
**Author:** [@Junior626](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Junior626)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-lube-a-full-ceramic-bearing/75222 "2015-06-14T21:17:59Z")
I need help. My bearing runs great, I just want to know how I can keep it running this smooth in the long run. I have thin yoyo lube for my steel bearings and I have read that ceramic bearings are meant to last longer a… --- ## [Making a fixed axle FH Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-fixed-axle-fh-zero/75124)
**Author:** [@trick420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trick420)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-fixed-axle-fh-zero/75124 "2015-06-14T10:56:25Z")
So I got a ratty old FHZ in a trade a while back. Decided last night that I wanted to make it fixed axle, so I turned a nice walnut axle for it. I have it all set up and it’s pretty sweet, surprisingly, but it’s still … --- ## [Duncan Skyhawk silicone. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-skyhawk-silicone/75169)
**Author:** [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-skyhawk-silicone/75169 "2015-06-12T02:44:25Z")
I was using Skyhawk with one pad as of each was fallen pretty before but today the other end also falled and I don’t have any replacements. So can I use use any pad that goes in a c size bearing yoyo. And or can I sili… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=55) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=57)