# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=160 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 161 --- ## [My friend's yoyo isn't working right.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-friends-yoyo-isnt-working-right/29177)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-friends-yoyo-isnt-working-right/29177 "2011-08-22T02:41:12Z")
When he throws the yoyo it just drops. He has to bind repeatedly for it not drop. He has a DV888. we think it’s response system. --- ## [Ceramic and Regular Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-and-regular-bearings/29090)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ceramic-and-regular-bearings/29090 "2011-08-21T20:16:38Z")
What is the Difference between Ceramic and Regular Bearings? --- ## [Is my ball bearing get some problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-ball-bearing-get-some-problem/29247)
**Author:** [@climba67625](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climba67625)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-ball-bearing-get-some-problem/29247 "2011-08-21T10:42:05Z")
I had cleaned my ball bearing. After I cleaned it, I got my bearing spinning around 2x second but after 1 day of playing. I got my bearing spin for only a few second. P.S. I put YYJ thin oil after I clean my bearing. --- ## [My bros grind machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bros-grind-machine/28635)
**Author:** [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bros-grind-machine/28635 "2011-08-20T08:49:30Z")
He’s had it for a few months now and hasn’t bees able to use it with the exception of 2 or 3 throws, literally… The spacers keep grabbing on to the bearing and come off with it, then take a rediculous amount of effort to… --- ## [Making/designing a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-designing-a-yoyo/28962)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-designing-a-yoyo/28962 "2011-08-19T11:52:14Z")
Hi, I found someone who has a lot of experience with dealing with aluminum and machining it. I would like someone to help me design and make a file with all the dimensions of the yoyo and bearing seat. Requirements: S… --- ## [paint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/29180)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint/29180 "2011-08-19T01:11:06Z")
what paint should i use to paint a fhz --- ## [Flowable silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/29178)
**Author:** [@vine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone/29178 "2011-08-18T23:07:10Z")
Can someone tell me what flowable sillicone is and where i can get it , and how to apply it to my yoyo please --- ## [responsive dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-dv888/29145)
**Author:** [@yoyofan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-dv888/29145 "2011-08-18T22:14:02Z")
Hey guys, my dv888 just became responsive and I can’t figure out why. I tried thin lube and a different bearing but no matter what I do it just comes back up to my hand when i pull. Any suggestions on how to fix it? ??? … --- ## [need help painting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-painting/29063)
**Author:** [@joeluisyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeluisyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-painting/29063 "2011-08-18T16:25:33Z")
I paint yoyos with car paint and i used acrylic paint to splash it was fine but i want to try to mask it by that i mean painting the yoyo a color then masking it with hot glue or something then painting over it so it has… --- ## [Question about satining or any polish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-satining-or-any-polish/28904)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-satining-or-any-polish/28904 "2011-08-18T00:58:49Z")
Just a few questions: Whats the use of steel wool vs sandpaper? Is brasso enough or do i need diamond compound? ( mirror polish) and for satining in general, what is a good (cheap) drill to buy and why? What do I l… --- ## [bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/28720)
**Author:** [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-help/28720 "2011-08-17T20:55:58Z")
hey i’ve been using a standard bearing that came with my raptor. i cleaned it when i got it but thats it. i’ve been using it a lot but i’ve been wondering why there is so much friction when it spins. how can i fix it wit… --- ## [silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29135)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29135 "2011-08-17T15:10:41Z")
can you use red silicone in a sasquatch or do you have to use flowable, also whats better thanks --- ## [Shinwoo light kits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kits/28297)
**Author:** [@logeydindin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/logeydindin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-light-kits/28297 "2011-08-17T07:42:37Z")
The shinwoo light kits are BOSS! the coolest. Attaching them to your yo requires modifications though. I put the kits in my Night Moves 5 . first i had to find disposable cups that fit the wells of my yo (they dont wei… --- ## [What are your favorite mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-mods/28899)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-mods/28899 "2011-08-17T00:31:37Z")
Hey guys! I’m new to modding (best i’ve ever done is flowable silicone and taking out caps) and I was wondering what mods you like to do on any yo yo(especially a lyn fury). Tutorials on the mods would be greatly appre… --- ## [Trinity Scratch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-scratch/26164)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity-scratch/26164 "2011-08-16T23:31:23Z")
i scratch my yoyo trinity on the ground :frowning: is there a way i can repaint it or something like that to make it a brand new --- ## [painting..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/29069)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting/29069 "2011-08-16T11:45:55Z")
what kind of paint do you guys use when paint your yoyo’s? i know some people anodize but is there a certain type of paint? someone told me to use nailpolish but im not so sure of that…any help? --- ## [HELP! MY YYF ONE IS RESPONSIVE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yyf-one-is-responsive/29006)
**Author:** [@iheartyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iheartyoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-yyf-one-is-responsive/29006 "2011-08-15T20:33:16Z")
I have the unresponsive bearing inside! Please help! Thank you! --- ## [DV888 is now responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-now-responsive/27693)
**Author:** [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-is-now-responsive/27693 "2011-08-15T12:29:52Z")
I’ve recently noticed that my DV888 is now responsive. It’s sleeping sound has been chopping up. I’ve only had it for a week now so I’m quite confused. What is causing this? Is there a solution? --- ## [Mirror polishing my 888x.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889 "2011-08-15T04:18:07Z")
So I really wanna polish my 888x and I was wondering, what all do I need? I know I need the Sandpaper and mothers polish. Sandpaper from 80 grit to 600 right? I’m pretty good at doing things myself so I’m confident I can… --- ## [Freehand Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/29033)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-zero/29033 "2011-08-15T00:44:04Z")
Does anyone know how to make a freehand unresponsive without lube? --- ## [Need someone who can frost yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-who-can-frost-yoyos/29027)
**Author:** [@tombstone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tombstone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-who-can-frost-yoyos/29027 "2011-08-14T22:30:02Z")
Need someone who can frost acrylic yoyos, anyone know anybody good for the job? --- ## [CLYW campfire bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-bearing/29012)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-bearing/29012 "2011-08-14T04:37:18Z")
I finally got my campfire in the mail and I threw down for about ten minutes when I realized that the bearing was acting funny; like you wouldn’t here the sound at all and was wondering if its fixable. (note: bearing fro… --- ## [looking for custom ano work](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-ano-work/29001)
**Author:** [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-custom-ano-work/29001 "2011-08-14T01:21:35Z")
Not entirely sure where this should go, be it general, mods/maintenance, b/s/t, or somewhere else… but anyways, does anyone know of someone who does custom anodizing? I’ve asked vendetta, but he’s retired from it, and I… --- ## [Responsive YYF WHiP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yyf-whip/28984)
**Author:** [@Upbeat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upbeat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yyf-whip/28984 "2011-08-13T22:04:19Z")
Okay, so I received my YoYoFactory WHiP a couple of days ago and when I first got it, it was perfectly unresponsive. However, today, it started being highly responsive all of a sudden. It comes back when I give it a sl… --- ## [Bearingized counterweight. V 3.0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearingized-counterweight-v-3-0/26578)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearingized-counterweight-v-3-0/26578 "2011-08-13T15:16:26Z")
Note: If you’re interested in having a bearingized counterweight made for you, shoot me a pm. V 3.0 EDIT- THIS DESIGN IS CURRENTLY RETIRED. SIMPLY PUT, THE OTHER DESIGN WORKS MUCH BETTER. The best working counterweight… --- ## [stuck bearing & YYF one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-yyf-one/28590)
**Author:** [@matrixyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matrixyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stuck-bearing-yyf-one/28590 "2011-08-13T00:44:35Z")
my mutant dna’s bearing is stuck and i have the bearing remover it just wont come out --- ## [OK, would this be possible?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-would-this-be-possible/28851)
**Author:** [@almostfamous](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/almostfamous)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-would-this-be-possible/28851 "2011-08-12T21:58:58Z")
Before I sound like an idiot let me say I have no idea how this process works or what is required for it to be a success. That being said, here goes: I have this old dv888 laying around. It has a partial (and pretty hor… --- ## [What is your favorite finish for grinds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-finish-for-grinds/28756)
**Author:** [@oyoyyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oyoyyoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-finish-for-grinds/28756 "2011-08-12T21:43:54Z")
I’m having a yoyo made but idk what kind of finish to put on the metal. What are some of your favorite yoyos for grinding? what kind of finish do they have? --- ## [Duncan Hayabusa Caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-caps/28871)
**Author:** [@samyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/samyoyos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-caps/28871 "2011-08-12T17:04:47Z")
does anyone know how to take caps of a hayabusa. I got one cap off by shoving the axle and popping it off but I do not know how to get the other one since the axle seems to not come out. Is there any way to get a cap off… --- ## [Making a yo yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-yo-yo/28949)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-a-yo-yo/28949 "2011-08-12T04:49:48Z")
I don’t know what section this should be in, but i’m going to be making a yo yo out of delrin or acetal, and i was wondering if you guys have some tips on how to do it? Also, how does one put an axel onto a yo yo (like … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=159) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=161)