# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=83 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Question on Ano Flaws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-ano-flaws/62271)
**Author:** [@Undeadreich](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Undeadreich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-ano-flaws/62271 "2013-12-19T02:24:36Z")
I know how to anodize, ive done it succesfully on scrap aluminum. I tried to anodize my Popstar as a test for yoyos but after being in the electro bath for 30 min in came out with tons of black pitting. The yoyo was poli… --- ## [Fixed metel axle cutting strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-metel-axle-cutting-strings/62255)
**Author:** [@elmosco](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/elmosco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-metel-axle-cutting-strings/62255 "2013-12-18T08:46:33Z")
Hi, I have an old duncan fixed metal axle that is breaking strings within about 3 throws. Is there a way to replace the axle or fix it? thanks --- ## [Lotus for strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lotus-for-strings/62152)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lotus-for-strings/62152 "2013-12-18T06:16:38Z")
I was in Myanmar (Burma) for the last week and I visited a cloths factory. Some of the cloths are made with lotus flower string, which is made with the sap of the lotus flower by rolling it on a table. It looks like ma… --- ## [Bead blasting????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bead-blasting/62243)
**Author:** [@Brandonb19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brandonb19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bead-blasting/62243 "2013-12-17T23:04:25Z")
Does anyone know who can do this?? And for how much it will coast roughly??? --- ## [Silicone pads for VsNYYC Battosai ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pads-for-vsnyyc-battosai/62219)
**Author:** [@elmosco](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/elmosco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-pads-for-vsnyyc-battosai/62219 "2013-12-17T20:23:11Z")
Hi, I recently got a VsNYYC Battosai and was wondering if it will take Silicone pads as it has flowable right now. Thank you --- ## [My Dark Magic II is responsive even with the speed bearing.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-ii-is-responsive-even-with-the-speed-bearing/61307)
**Author:** [@swiftduststorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swiftduststorm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-ii-is-responsive-even-with-the-speed-bearing/61307 "2013-12-16T17:13:59Z")
I ordered a Dark Magic II and it was working fine but when I used the unresponsive bearing for a while it became responsive and I cleaned it out with mentholated spirits and put less than a drop of thin lube on the beari… --- ## [Surge's caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surges-caps/62153)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surges-caps/62153 "2013-12-15T15:27:00Z")
Is it possible to take out the caps of the surge? --- ## [tips for maintaining yoyos in open, harsh climates for long periods of time. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-maintaining-yoyos-in-open-harsh-climates-for-long-periods-of-time/62069)
**Author:** [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-for-maintaining-yoyos-in-open-harsh-climates-for-long-periods-of-time/62069 "2013-12-14T08:11:31Z")
Hey guys, first sorry if this ends up being to broad, but I thought it would be better than making a bunch of individual threads. In February i’ll be heading to Zambia for two years as part of the peace corps. I’ll be l… --- ## [Ceramic bearing suddenly performs like it did when it was first bought?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing-suddenly-performs-like-it-did-when-it-was-first-bought/62098)
**Author:** [@TyBigonet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TyBigonet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-bearing-suddenly-performs-like-it-did-when-it-was-first-bought/62098 "2013-12-14T06:03:56Z")
Hey all! Subject says it all. I have a ceramic in my syzygy that I thought was broken in, and I definitely don’t remember switching it out any time recently. Anyway It’s suddenly sticking after not being played for a bit… --- ## [Butterfly Painting/Clear Coat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-painting-clear-coat/61990)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-painting-clear-coat/61990 "2013-12-13T05:59:06Z")
I painted a Duncan Butterfly with acrylic paint that I have, I will attach pictures, and I was wondering if there was a way I could do a clear coat. How could I do a clear coat and what would the advantages be? Also any… --- ## [Washable string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/washable-string/62015)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/washable-string/62015 "2013-12-12T02:03:38Z")
When a string is washable, is it a one time thing or can u wash it multiple times I’m also curious on what washing does to the string :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [looking for an experienced beadblaster!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-an-experienced-beadblaster/62016)
**Author:** [@Capes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Capes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-an-experienced-beadblaster/62016 "2013-12-11T19:23:21Z")
Looking to get some beadblasting done on a production run. Anybody blasting? --- ## [String for Duncan Butterfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-for-duncan-butterfly/61913)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-for-duncan-butterfly/61913 "2013-12-10T23:12:58Z")
I know that cotton strings should be used on wood fixed axles, but here’s the thing I have some Duncan Butterflies (and an Imperial) that I am painting which are metal and plastic. I want to use colored strings with them… --- ## [My new N12 has got some serious vibration issues. Anyone else?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-n12-has-got-some-serious-vibration-issues-anyone-else/61757)
**Author:** [@badmanowl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/badmanowl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-n12-has-got-some-serious-vibration-issues-anyone-else/61757 "2013-12-09T19:25:27Z")
Out of about 50 throws I haven’t gotten a single one without vibration. Is this a common problem? Do you think it’s faulty? The axle was loose when i got it i had to tighten it up with an allen key. It stops if i hold my… --- ## [Does it Matter Which Lube I Use for my Bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-it-matter-which-lube-i-use-for-my-bearing/61833)
**Author:** [@YoNacho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoNacho)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-it-matter-which-lube-i-use-for-my-bearing/61833 "2013-12-09T11:26:14Z")
I have a question. I got a Hubstacked Genesis in my Mystery Box, and it came with a Koncave bearing. But I only have OneDrop V4M lube. If I used this lube on my yoyo, would it damage the bearing since it was made for OD … --- ## [Fhz sili recess tutorial?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-sili-recess-tutorial/61927)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-sili-recess-tutorial/61927 "2013-12-08T23:19:00Z")
Are there any fhz silicone recess tutorials i could go off of? I know that I’m “getting” an fhz for christmas. My mom bough it for me in may, let me use it for 2 months, then took it away and said I would get it back for… --- ## [Lateral caps in classic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps-in-classic/61870)
**Author:** [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lateral-caps-in-classic/61870 "2013-12-08T01:07:44Z")
Do lateral caps(not the ones from a theory) fit in a classic? --- ## [yoyos responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-responsive/61873)
**Author:** [@AGyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AGyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-responsive/61873 "2013-12-08T00:33:21Z")
My pop star and surge are responsive how do you "tune"a yoyo to be less responsive ??? ??? ??? --- ## [One Drop Bearing noise question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearing-noise-question/59833)
**Author:** [@makdaddy626](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/makdaddy626)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-bearing-noise-question/59833 "2013-12-06T23:28:19Z")
Hi all, new to the forum (and mostly to yo-yos in the modern world). I received my new One Drop Format C: yesterday and noticed the following: Out of the box, the yoyo was almost silent, after a few minutes of play, it… --- ## [Fixed Axle Hildy Emmett eats any kind of string.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-hildy-emmett-eats-any-kind-of-string/61831)
**Author:** [@R.C\_Sproul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/R.C_Sproul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-hildy-emmett-eats-any-kind-of-string/61831 "2013-12-06T18:30:01Z")
I’m assuming that my Hildy Emmett came with cotton string because I know that fixed axle throws usually melt polyester due to the friction. The string it came with gave out around the axle within a few throws, and now t… --- ## [Bearing/ bearing seat help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-bearing-seat-help/61829)
**Author:** [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-bearing-seat-help/61829 "2013-12-06T08:15:40Z")
Ok so today I got my crayon I was playing with it when suddenly it started screaming like a banshee so loud in fact my puppy started crying, I know you are gonna say lube it well I did… and it didn’t help. So the next lo… --- ## [Flowable silicone coloring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-coloring/61615)
**Author:** [@hammy98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hammy98)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-coloring/61615 "2013-12-06T06:11:34Z")
I have heard that you can use acrylic paint to color flowable silicone, so I can create different colored response pads. Has anyone tried this, or do you know any methods I can use to color flowable silicone? --- ## [Turning point response system break in time?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-response-system-break-in-time/61821)
**Author:** [@TyBigonet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TyBigonet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-response-system-break-in-time/61821 "2013-12-06T04:57:44Z")
Hey all! I got two TP throws yesterday, I’m absolutely loving them! The only issue is the pads are still sticking out. I read that they break in and eventually lay flat. I’ve played them a ton since yesterday. Just wonde… --- ## [CAD Bearing Seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-bearing-seat/61788)
**Author:** [@arcuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arcuda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-bearing-seat/61788 "2013-12-05T05:44:44Z")
I know this has been asked before, but what are the measurements for a c-sized bearing seat and 19mm pad area? Picture/Blueprint would be nice, but doesn’t really matter. If you have the link to the other thread, please … --- ## [My Bearing Locked Up...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-locked-up/61545)
**Author:** [@Check04](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Check04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-locked-up/61545 "2013-12-05T00:43:41Z")
Yesterday I received my brand new Dark Magic II, I’m absolutely in love with it. I’m using the speed bearing and it is absolutely fantastic. So this morning I wake up, make a pot of coffee and while I’m waiting for it st… --- ## [response for Milkshake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-milkshake/61657)
**Author:** [@gorillaz922](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gorillaz922)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-for-milkshake/61657 "2013-12-04T22:59:53Z")
i just bought a crucial milkshake off someone and upon using it noticed it was missing a response pad and it made binds nasty and whatnot. does anyone know where i can buy some pads or should i try flowable?(id prefer pa… --- ## [Way to make yoyo responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/way-to-make-yoyo-responsive/61779)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/way-to-make-yoyo-responsive/61779 "2013-12-04T21:38:41Z")
Is there a way to make your yoyo responsive? Don’t have any slim bearings :confused: --- ## [RecRev STAX Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-stax-issue/61697)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-stax-issue/61697 "2013-12-04T17:29:35Z")
Hi, my RecRev is having trouble holding STAX. I’ve tried two different pairs. Whenever I try to screw the yoyo together, the STAX just stay while the yoyo halves rotate. Is there a fix for this? I was going to try superg… --- ## [My N12 Shark Yoyo is responsive!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-n12-shark-yoyo-is-responsive/61755)
**Author:** [@shawn18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shawn18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-n12-shark-yoyo-is-responsive/61755 "2013-12-03T17:56:09Z")
I just got a Magic N12 Shark yoyo and right out of the box I loved it. It’s such a smooth finish and really comfortable shape, but after playing with it for a cumulative 2-3 hours I notice its almost like a responsive yo… --- ## [Maverick Mod?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maverick-mod/61736)
**Author:** [@shen703](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shen703)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/maverick-mod/61736 "2013-12-03T12:01:32Z")
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