# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=86 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 87 --- ## [dingo54 Blast and Polish thread.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186)
**Author:** [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186 "2013-10-25T17:20:29Z")
I decided I needed a cleaner thread, so this is it. Polishes are done with time and as much quality as I can. Here is an example Imgur: The magic of the Internet These will differ in price depending on how much you wan… --- ## [CAD file request](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-file-request/60517)
**Author:** [@azunyan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/azunyan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cad-file-request/60517 "2013-10-25T10:42:03Z")
I suck at autodesk. I am looking for someone to create a CAD file to create yoyo prototypes. --- ## [Want your yoyo fixed?and parts needed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-your-yoyo-fixed-and-parts-needed/60322)
**Author:** [@\_YO\_2team](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_YO_2team)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-your-yoyo-fixed-and-parts-needed/60322 "2013-10-24T01:17:41Z")
Here we go I'll fix your yoyo in 2-3days. This is what I fix on yoyos. Axle strip repair-$5 Sand down dings-$3 … --- ## [One Drop Rally Pad Questions - Merged](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-pad-questions-merged/60363)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_C)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-pad-questions-merged/60363 "2013-10-22T20:22:18Z")
Do yoyofactory pads fit in the one drop rally and does the rally acept flowable silicone --- ## [permatex flowable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-flowable/60407)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_C)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-flowable/60407 "2013-10-21T23:13:01Z")
If you poured flowable silicone into a seringe would it dry if you left it out and if you put it into a fridge would it stay liquid. --- ## [Problem with the YYJ Phenomizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-the-yyj-phenomizm/60378)
**Author:** [@xenoth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xenoth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-with-the-yyj-phenomizm/60378 "2013-10-21T21:02:56Z")
Hello every1, It is my 1st post on this forum. Since over a year I own YYJ Phenomizm (without caps ) I am not that keen on the tricks, so after a 1 mth of break I decided to play a bit, but I found out a big problem. I… --- ## [Just made my own Cold Fusion GT :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-made-my-own-cold-fusion-gt/60384)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-made-my-own-cold-fusion-gt/60384 "2013-10-20T23:33:56Z")
Had a set of Duncan Mod Spacers and a regular (non-GT) Cold Fusion yoyo. Cold Fusion is not on the list of throws that the mod spacers would work with, but the Bumble Bee is, so I thought I would give it a try. Really … --- ## [permatex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex/60241)
**Author:** [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex/60241 "2013-10-20T22:09:43Z")
i was siliconing one of my yoyos today and wondered why is it that pretty much everyone uses permatex flowable silicone (i was using permatex) and if you don’t use permatex why not. --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/60264)
**Author:** [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/60264 "2013-10-18T06:51:53Z")
im waiting for some silicone to cure in a yoyo and i have a question. Do i have to let it cure for 24 hours? can’t i just do 22 hours or 23 --- ## [Bearing problem....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/60232)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-problem/60232 "2013-10-17T20:01:18Z")
I have a 10ball that has become responsive/unplayable. The shields refuse to come off using the normal pin method (aka only method I am aware of). Any other magic I can use to get the shields off so I can clean it? If no… --- ## [Guess the side?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-the-side/60181)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-the-side/60181 "2013-10-17T02:20:49Z")
Which half has Mothers polishing paste been used on? Why do you think so? http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/10282549864\_5d357c18ff\_b.jpg IMG\_20131014\_220222\_210 by mullicabob, on Flickr --- ## [Any Anodizers suggestions? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-anodizers-suggestions/60161)
**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-anodizers-suggestions/60161 "2013-10-17T00:11:47Z")
I’m looking for a well respected anodizer, I don’t have the $$ for it right now but im looking into a anodizer who can help me with a crazy Idea I have, A response of recommendation would be great! -Floosh --- ## [how do you get lateral caps off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-lateral-caps-off/60209)
**Author:** [@olldasmall](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/olldasmall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-get-lateral-caps-off/60209 "2013-10-16T18:24:16Z")
how do you get lateral caps off a yoyo? --- ## [bearing & mgicyoyo N6 question (MERGED)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-mgicyoyo-n6-question-merged/60188)
**Author:** [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-mgicyoyo-n6-question-merged/60188 "2013-10-16T07:50:40Z")
I just purchased a magicyoyo N6 and have a questions. Magicyoyo is known for sometimes giving bad bearings, so how do i tell if i got a bad bearing? --- ## [Another foam thread...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-foam-thread/60110)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-foam-thread/60110 "2013-10-16T03:45:14Z")
Bought a couple wall cases at Aaron Brothers, looking to buy some foam on foambymail.com and was just curious what type of foam some of you other guys have purchased on there? Regular charcoal foam? Firm charcoal? Pick a… --- ## [How to make an easy and simple counter weight without a drill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-an-easy-and-simple-counter-weight-without-a-drill/59955)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Vu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brandon_Vu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-an-easy-and-simple-counter-weight-without-a-drill/59955 "2013-10-14T17:33:09Z")
Hey Guys I remember when I was just starting out and I was not willing to drill into the dice and was also unable to buy a counter weight for a while. So this is a real easy and cost effective way for beg… --- ## [Yomega Dash/Maverick Q](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-dash-maverick-q/59960)
**Author:** [@thedash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thedash)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-dash-maverick-q/59960 "2013-10-12T03:59:12Z")
Are the Bearings, Spacers, and/or Response pads that come in the original Dash/Maverick Interchangeable? I ask because I have a Maverick that plays unresponsive and my friend just got his first yoyo (a Dash) that plays r… --- ## [Glued Wood Maintenance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glued-wood-maintenance/59995)
**Author:** [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glued-wood-maintenance/59995 "2013-10-09T19:14:05Z")
I have a Tom Kuhn Lightning yoyo, it’s all wood with the wooden axle glued in, I was just wondering what and how I can look after the axle, because it’s starting to look the slightest bit shiny, and play a little unrespo… --- ## [DM2 pads wearing out](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-pads-wearing-out/59645)
**Author:** [@Equinox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Equinox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-pads-wearing-out/59645 "2013-10-08T20:46:59Z")
Had my DM2 for a few months now, with constant play. However the white circular pads on either side of the bearing are beginning to come unstuck and bits of them have flaked off. Are these pads crucial to the yoyo? If … --- ## [Rust cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-cleaning/59844)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rust-cleaning/59844 "2013-10-08T17:32:09Z")
Hey! Today I got, via eBay, an old YoyoJam Matrixx with custom painted lavender/white halves. Really looks good. Unfortunately, the axle (which holds the halves together and runs through the axle) is pretty rusty, as … --- ## [Bearing spin time with a finger flick ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-spin-time-with-a-finger-flick/59870)
**Author:** [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-spin-time-with-a-finger-flick/59870 "2013-10-08T09:37:27Z")
How Important to you is the amount of time you can get from a finger flick? I’m working on getting cleaning and lubing bearings down to a science and I’m finding I can get upwards of 20 second finger flicks from a metho… --- ## [ooch yo mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ooch-yo-mods/59988)
**Author:** [@Django123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Django123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ooch-yo-mods/59988 "2013-10-08T04:15:44Z")
Hey guys new here. Haven’t yo yo’d in a while just getting back into things, a new yo yo shop just opened in my town and they recommended the yomega ooch yo for me, told me it was unresponsive and for the price i said w… --- ## [Distilled water?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distilled-water/59508)
**Author:** [@phil\_the\_lizard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phil_the_lizard)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distilled-water/59508 "2013-10-07T10:36:30Z")
Hey guys, Can one clean bearings in distilled water? I have plenty on hand (long story) --- ## [N sized bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n-sized-bearings/59672)
**Author:** [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n-sized-bearings/59672 "2013-10-07T03:24:54Z")
I’m wondering if I can used N sized bearings to make unresponsive yoyos responsive. I guess I could just try, but, has anyone done this? Could I drop one into a yoyo that normally uses a C bearing and get it to be respon… --- ## [How do i cut star shaped holes for my yoyo case?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-cut-star-shaped-holes-for-my-yoyo-case/59884)
**Author:** [@Limjh1999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Limjh1999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-cut-star-shaped-holes-for-my-yoyo-case/59884 "2013-10-07T02:04:47Z")
Hi. i am going to start on my yoyo case but the tutorials only teack how to cut round holes. is there a way to cut the holes in a 6 sided star shape? Thanks Don’t link to other stores. –mrcnja --- ## [What a High Wall yoyo is](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-a-high-wall-yoyo-is/59852)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-a-high-wall-yoyo-is/59852 "2013-10-07T01:01:05Z")
When a yo-yo is high-walled the face of the yo-yo is cut back resulting in more surface area of the yo-yo touching the string when it tilts; and a thinner profile. Both of these things are good traits for a freehand yo-y… --- ## [Looking for laser engraving for my throws!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-laser-engraving-for-my-throws/58702)
**Author:** [@gyiry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gyiry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-laser-engraving-for-my-throws/58702 "2013-10-06T14:45:40Z")
I just received three B Grade throws without any logos and I want to engrave our teams logos onto them. Does anyone know of any shops I can send them to? --- ## [Polish peak on mayhem painting experimenting..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish-peak-on-mayhem-painting-experimenting/59871)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish-peak-on-mayhem-painting-experimenting/59871 "2013-10-05T20:12:31Z")
First off! I got permission from Chris a month or a few weeks back. I wanted to experiment. Second off! I wasn’t going for perfection, more so testing. So, its really bad. But I’m just showing what i was trying for. The… --- ## [Wiping FHZ caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wiping-fhz-caps/59881)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wiping-fhz-caps/59881 "2013-10-05T14:15:23Z")
What product do people use to wipe FHZ caps? I assume it is just some liquid+Q-tip but I can’t find it with the search function or in the sticky. --- ## [Offstring mods and tips ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-mods-and-tips/59877)
**Author:** [@DanTheYoYoMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DanTheYoYoMan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-mods-and-tips/59877 "2013-10-05T04:26:43Z")
I have a ben conde go big and I can do the basic tricks like whips and pops. I am wanting to get more advanced and learn finger grinds and stuff like that. I have a yoyo glove and I can do finger grinds on my arctic ci… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=85) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=87)