# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=94 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [summit pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-pads/56806)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-pads/56806 "2013-07-22T19:07:02Z")
I can’t get the pads off my summit so are there any ways to remove them? --- ## [How do u remove a stuck axle?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-a-stuck-axle/56871)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-a-stuck-axle/56871 "2013-07-22T16:54:46Z")
Help! --- ## [What's a quick and simple way to remove some vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-and-simple-way-to-remove-some-vibe/56711)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-and-simple-way-to-remove-some-vibe/56711 "2013-07-22T13:55:33Z")
Posted this in the mods section also. Didn’t know where? --- ## [Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/56830)
**Author:** [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axles/56830 "2013-07-22T02:57:34Z")
I have been on a buying spree lately, and I think I’d like to stock up on some supplies for repainrs and maintenence. I have silicone/monkey snot/gasket maker, mineral spirits, extra bearings, IrPads, string… What I don… --- ## [How are threads put into yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-are-threads-put-into-yoyos/56816)
**Author:** [@ShiiFtyy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShiiFtyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-are-threads-put-into-yoyos/56816 "2013-07-21T18:24:16Z")
I’m making a yoyo, but I’m not exactly sure how the threads (for the axle…?) are put. Should I make a hole for the place for threads? --- ## [Will this type of acetone work?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-type-of-acetone-work/56797)
**Author:** [@crazyshanky2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazyshanky2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-this-type-of-acetone-work/56797 "2013-07-21T14:23:13Z")
Nail polish remover? Post best alternative to that if you have one also, thanks! --- ## [Cleaning bearing with spacer attached?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing-with-spacer-attached/56787)
**Author:** [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-bearing-with-spacer-attached/56787 "2013-07-21T08:23:20Z")
What would happen? Also could I use the freezer method to get out the spacer? --- ## [I know you wont beleive me but...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-know-you-wont-beleive-me-but/56789)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-know-you-wont-beleive-me-but/56789 "2013-07-21T00:56:51Z")
THIS IS NOT NORMAL The bearing in my Sine // Saw is broken. And very stuck. I coould get a bearing out of an oscrillatrix, g funk, Angle, and popstar but this is bad. I think theres something wrong. Freezing and wiggli… --- ## [side effects ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects/56780)
**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects/56780 "2013-07-20T20:31:05Z")
can you put side effects on all onedrops please leave a comment below --- ## [Bearing stuck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck/56766)
**Author:** [@rayquazn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rayquazn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-stuck/56766 "2013-07-20T20:28:43Z")
Ok So ive used the Yyf bearing removal tool to get my bearing off because it was playing funny for me, and now its stuck on the tool. Not sure what to do at this point. Should i just needle nose plier it? --- ## [Bearing became responsive after cleaning. WHAT SHOULD I Do? :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-became-responsive-after-cleaning-what-should-i-do/56569)
**Author:** [@iane200](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iane200)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-became-responsive-after-cleaning-what-should-i-do/56569 "2013-07-20T14:18:24Z")
Hey guys, so today I cleaned 5 of my bearings, 2 of them were already responsive (thats why i decided to clean it). But after I cleaned it and I tested all of it and to my surprise all of the bearings became responsive \>.… --- ## [whats your favorite silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-silicone/56765)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-silicone/56765 "2013-07-20T12:46:02Z")
mine would be monkey snot --- ## [Dietz side effects?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dietz-side-effects/56661)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dietz-side-effects/56661 "2013-07-20T05:02:03Z")
Are the side effects on the dietz removable? I can’t seem to get them out ??? --- ## [Yoyo paint...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-paint/56760)
**Author:** [@atombomb3r](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atombomb3r)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-paint/56760 "2013-07-20T04:59:16Z")
Before starting to paint a yoyo, what is the best way to prep the throw??? I mean you don’t want to just start painting you wanna do some prep work, right??? --- ## [HELP! (Topics merged)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-topics-merged/56251)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-topics-merged/56251 "2013-07-20T01:47:57Z")
It has permanent lines --- ## [Bearing Weirdness.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-weirdness/56665)
**Author:** [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-weirdness/56665 "2013-07-19T23:52:33Z")
My bearing was making some noise so I put some lube in it. I played on but it kept making that noise. So I put another drop of lube in. The noise is still there. Is it something other than my bearing? Is there something … --- ## [What's a quick and simple way to remove some vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-and-simple-way-to-remove-some-vibe/56710)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-quick-and-simple-way-to-remove-some-vibe/56710 "2013-07-19T23:09:09Z")
Can I get some help --- ## [Help Painting a Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-painting-a-yoyo/56224)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-painting-a-yoyo/56224 "2013-07-19T06:27:24Z")
Ok, so i want to paint my dv888. My question is would spray paint work, and if so, how do i do it? Please Help! :smiley: --- ## [Bearing condition check.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-condition-check/56207)
**Author:** [@xaviv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaviv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-condition-check/56207 "2013-07-19T06:25:16Z")
Hello Guys, I have a Yoyofactory Whip for quite some time and I almost ran out of the strings that I ordered with it. So i decided to purchase a lube. But first I want to know if the bearing really needs lube or maybe i… --- ## [How long will a polish last?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-will-a-polish-last/56688)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-long-will-a-polish-last/56688 "2013-07-19T01:31:28Z")
A lot of times, whenever someone asks me to polish their yoyo, they ask “How long will the polish last until you need to re do it?” So here’s the answer, a well done polish will last a VERY long time. The higher the gr… --- ## [How to remove bearing without...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-bearing-without/56667)
**Author:** [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-remove-bearing-without/56667 "2013-07-19T00:04:40Z")
a multi-tool. How should I go about this. I need to clean a bearing. --- ## [Supernova stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-stuck-bearing/56662)
**Author:** [@PhantomHand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PhantomHand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-stuck-bearing/56662 "2013-07-18T14:08:59Z")
My bearing is stuck, and the multi-tool and pliers don’t work, and I think I damaged the bearing. I tried the freezer trick too, still nothing. Anyone have any ideas? --- ## [Stuck bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing/56540)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing/56540 "2013-07-18T02:49:37Z")
The bearing on my G funk ls stuck. My yyf multitool’s bearing removal wont work, big plyers wont work, wrench won’t work. What to do? I want to put my center track bearing in my g funk to see how it plays. Thanks! --- ## [How do you store your flowable silicone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-store-your-flowable-silicone/56630)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-store-your-flowable-silicone/56630 "2013-07-17T23:18:28Z")
Today I decided it was time to re-silicone a couple of my throws, but unfortunately I discovered that my flowable had solidified in the tube and sealed it shut. As far as I can tell, about half the tube is solid. For on… --- ## [Best lube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-lube/56539)
**Author:** [@Z\_bauman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_bauman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-lube/56539 "2013-07-17T02:59:10Z")
What’s the best lube? Yoyo jam thin lube, v4m ( i think that’s how you spell it) or yyf performance oil? --- ## [Sine//Saw Tightning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sine-saw-tightning/56398)
**Author:** [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sine-saw-tightning/56398 "2013-07-17T01:18:08Z")
Well, I just got my Sine//Saw, and the thing plays fantastically. One problem though, when you unscrew it, it feels way, way too tight, and it takes a whole lot of strength to take apart. And when you have to screw it ba… --- ## [My First Paint Job](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-paint-job/56350)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-paint-job/56350 "2013-07-16T15:32:25Z")
So i decided to paint my Dv888. I think i did a decent job for my first time, so let you know what you think. This pic is sideways lol. Spinning shot: --- ## [Surge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge/56318)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge/56318 "2013-07-16T15:29:52Z")
My surge just became suddenly very noisy. What does it mean? Thank you --- ## [Pad Recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-recess/56564)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-recess/56564 "2013-07-16T12:07:27Z")
Hopefully in the next week or so I will have the Yoyojam Projam I am dealing out with someone. Is it possible to recess the yoyo for duncan pads? Like silicone friction stickers? Or is the bearing too big? --- ## [Bumblebee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bumblebee/56390)
**Author:** [@Poupou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poupou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bumblebee/56390 "2013-07-16T06:27:27Z")
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