# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=135 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [WildCat23's Guide on how to Satin Yo-Yos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wildcat23s-guide-on-how-to-satin-yo-yos/38768)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wildcat23s-guide-on-how-to-satin-yo-yos/38768 "2012-06-13T19:47:25Z")
First off, there are two types of satins. The first and most commonly mentioned is done on a drill. The other is a “Spiral Satin”. The point of satining is to make these “Grooves” in the surface of the yoyo so it will… --- ## [How do I satin ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-satin/38760)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-satin/38760 "2012-06-13T19:46:10Z")
How do I satin a YoYo --- ## [BigYo Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-silicone/1003)
**Author:** [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigyo-silicone/1003 "2012-06-13T16:46:45Z")
Hey, Think i could silicone BigYo from here? I might get it so i was just wondering. --- ## [responsive tenball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-tenball/38787)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-tenball/38787 "2012-06-13T15:46:52Z")
So i have a markmont next and when i clean it (with acetone) completely it still doesn’t spin for as long as my other bearings… i thought whatever no big deal… i add some V4M lube to it and it became slightly responsive … --- ## [polish ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish/38677)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polish/38677 "2012-06-11T13:31:03Z")
can anyone polish a yoyo for me then satin it. how much would it cost --- ## [\*\*\*duncan mosquito\*\*\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/38550)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-mosquito/38550 "2012-06-10T18:19:44Z")
Is there any way to mod one Duncan mosquito?? --- ## [Northstar Spacer Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer-problem/38467)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-spacer-problem/38467 "2012-06-10T16:42:38Z")
My Northstar is perfect except for when ever I try to take my bearing out to clean it, the spacer comes out with it. Is there any way I can prevent this? Thanks -Jansen --- ## [Unresponsive Lyn Fury](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-lyn-fury/38543)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unresponsive-lyn-fury/38543 "2012-06-10T04:01:39Z")
I already siliconed my lyn fury and I’ve been putting thin lube in the bearing for the last three days and it’s responsive so I just wanted to know if I should keep lubing the bearing, clean it, or just replace it. Thank… --- ## [Blasted and polished YYF888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-and-polished-yyf888/38659)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blasted-and-polished-yyf888/38659 "2012-06-10T02:13:27Z")
I am going to do another powder job on this 888 but just wanted to show a pic of half blasted and half polished. --- ## [YYF Boss blasted](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-blasted/38658)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-boss-blasted/38658 "2012-06-10T02:05:55Z")
Blasted a beat YYF Boss. This guy is staying like this, no powder, no polish. Has flowable response. --- ## [polishing ano?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ano/38625)
**Author:** [@lagg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lagg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-ano/38625 "2012-06-09T20:10:54Z")
Is it possible to mirror polish an anodized yoyo? If so who here can? --- ## [New yoyo design, tell me what ya think.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-tell-me-what-ya-think/37841)
**Author:** [@FlyCaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyCaster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-design-tell-me-what-ya-think/37841 "2012-06-09T05:06:37Z")
http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster1.jpg http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster2.jpg http://kyostoys.com/secret/flycaster3.jpg Ok, so here’s my current yoyo design, equipped with one drop spiked side effect but Diame… --- ## [sandpaper finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-finish/38598)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-finish/38598 "2012-06-09T00:26:05Z")
does rubbing sandpaper over a plastic yoyo make it easier to grind on and does it change color? --- ## [CODE2 when uncrewing two halves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code2-when-uncrewing-two-halves/38593)
**Author:** [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code2-when-uncrewing-two-halves/38593 "2012-06-08T16:07:29Z")
so i received the Wasteland CODE2 yesterday. It was amazing, it does so much better than what i’ve expected, i love it. When i unscrewed two halves of the yoyo i heard a crack sound. I checked the Side Effect and the axl… --- ## [Polished Eneme](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-eneme/38582)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-eneme/38582 "2012-06-08T08:50:53Z")
Dinged up Eneme. Doing a sick powder job figured I’d show the polish before some of it gets covered. --- ## [Polished Aoda Perfect Storm and YYF Supernova](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-aoda-perfect-storm-and-yyf-supernova/38540)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-aoda-perfect-storm-and-yyf-supernova/38540 "2012-06-08T03:56:15Z")
I actually did this a while ago for a friend, just too lazy to post pics ;D Turned out great!! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/542130\_244485155657973\_2113009998\_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hph… --- ## [General Yo axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-axles/38359)
**Author:** [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-axles/38359 "2012-06-08T00:02:54Z")
Hi. :slight\_smile: Where can I buy replacemet axles for the general yo Ministar/Hatrick? My axles are quite worn so I need to buy replacements. --- ## [Custom engraving\>\>??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/38405)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-engraving/38405 "2012-06-07T15:41:49Z")
I wanna get my Chief custom engraved, does anyone professionally engrave(like just normal lettered engraving)? If so, PM me. THANK YOU --- ## [\*\*\*mighty flea mods\*\*\*](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-mods/38530)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mighty-flea-mods/38530 "2012-06-07T05:45:01Z")
Do you know how to modd a mighty flea ??? --- ## [polishing yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-yoyo/38485)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Lee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Andrew_Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-yoyo/38485 "2012-06-06T05:10:06Z")
how do you polish a yoyo? they look really nice and i want to try to polish my yoyo. is there anything cheap that you would recommend to practice on? --- ## [Vibe.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/38496)
**Author:** [@yotilidrop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yotilidrop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe/38496 "2012-06-06T02:27:09Z")
How to remove vibe! I’ll start. Change the bearing. After that… --- ## [Strip Or No Strip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strip-or-no-strip/38495)
**Author:** [@Jansen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jansen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strip-or-no-strip/38495 "2012-06-06T00:54:40Z")
Should i strip my 888? Its gold and it has these weird white lines on it i dont know what from but it looks like the anno is getting “rubbed” off. --- ## [How do you strip a Yoyo??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-strip-a-yoyo/38431)
**Author:** [@yoyokid8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-strip-a-yoyo/38431 "2012-06-05T21:58:34Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [an alternative for thin lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-alternative-for-thin-lube/38414)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-alternative-for-thin-lube/38414 "2012-06-05T20:05:34Z")
After i clean my ball bearings, they get really gritty and i was wondering if thin lube would fix that, but i don’t have any. what could i use instead? I’m cleaning them in mineral spirits if anyone cares. --- ## [dv888 hubstacks......](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacks/38011)
**Author:** [@Master\_sk11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Master_sk11)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-hubstacks/38011 "2012-06-05T15:41:41Z")
Im kinda a intermediate player, and was thnking about buying a dv and hubstackin it. I read plenty of posts on how u do it, but can someone tell me where I can get those parts?? Help!!! --- ## [Hitman Pro mod help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-mod-help/38138)
**Author:** [@brianlevan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brianlevan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-mod-help/38138 "2012-06-05T05:30:22Z")
Is there a way to make my hitman pro sleep longer and etc.?My Hitman rpo is looking like a chump right next to my friends Dark Magic II. ARe there any specific bearing or anything that will help it? --- ## [Silicon pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-pads/38443)
**Author:** [@123yo456](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/123yo456)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicon-pads/38443 "2012-06-05T02:02:23Z")
I just put new silicon pads on my chaser. Now it’s getting a little responsive. Anyone know how to fix it? --- ## [How to Make A Stock FHZ unresponsive without a lathe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-stock-fhz-unresponsive-without-a-lathe/38412)
**Author:** [@cbeckford](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbeckford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-a-stock-fhz-unresponsive-without-a-lathe/38412 "2012-06-04T16:52:57Z")
I tried taking a pad out, it works, but not completely. Any help? ??? --- ## [stripped yoyo :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo/37887)
**Author:** [@ChubboWakee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChubboWakee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-yoyo/37887 "2012-06-04T09:21:27Z")
one side of my superwide stripped on me today and I don’t know what to do :confused: anybody know what I should do? --- ## [VsNYYC Flying Hut Tuning Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-tuning-problem/38294)
**Author:** [@CLYW\_T3V3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYW_T3V3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-flying-hut-tuning-problem/38294 "2012-06-04T06:18:44Z")
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