# dingo54 Blast and Polish thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [April 13, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186 "2013-04-13T01:20:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/21 "2013-04-21T21:18:26Z")
Not really, I guess it could save a few seconds, but it is not needed. ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/22 "2013-04-21T21:31:36Z")
Left the cups raw on this essence. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/5/b/85b431688c63476d01a8a1d29dd6a8a35775c520.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/5/5/05524f03250b5e0187b2b1a59e4dad0b46144a60.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SkyHighYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skyhighyo/32/234_2.png) [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/23 "2013-04-21T22:20:35Z")
Those look freaking amazing. I will be sending you my super abused T5 for a make over ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/24 "2013-04-21T22:24:24Z")
Ummmm guys. I was blasting this code 1. As I was finishing I noticed It looked sick with just the rim blue! Sadly, I didn’t plan this so it is a little sloppy, but it still looks great. I blasted the catch zone as well, but I can’t great pic in the car. [http://i.imgur.com/285WD3Rl.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/285WD3R.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/25 "2013-04-22T22:14:19Z")
Experimented with some “free hand” blasting today, meaning no tape or guide. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/8/3/d838a9be39c323b1e8fa29fa8b584de93152878a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/26 "2013-04-23T00:44:20Z")
> [@dingo54](#): > > Experimented with some “free hand” blasting today, meaning no tape or guide. > > [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](http://i.imgur.com/4vTEF3S.jpg) Cool d-\_-b\* (_Listens to Chase Hadden -\_-_) ---
**Author:** ![TommyHenthorne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@TommyHenthorne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyHenthorne)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/27 "2013-04-23T19:34:24Z")
Does the blast wear off without ano? ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/28 "2013-04-23T19:39:24Z")
> [@TommyHenthorne](#): > > Does the blast wear off without ano? I believe after heavy use for about 6 months it will begin to flatten out and wear off, I can not confirm this. However if anyone wanted one blasted and it wore off, I would redo it for free with first class mail, or 4$ with priority ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/29 "2013-04-23T20:48:21Z")
> [@dingo54](#): > > > [@TommyHenthorne](#): > > > > Does the blast wear off without ano? > > I believe after heavy use for about 6 months it will begin to flatten out and wear off, I can not confirm this. However if anyone wanted one blasted and it wore off, I would redo it for free with first class mail, or 4$ with priority It is vulnerable to wear immediately. Something like a fingernail can cause marks from a simple grind. Have it clear sealed with ano at the minimum. ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/30 "2013-04-23T20:59:03Z")
> [@mullicabob](#): > > > [@dingo54](#): > > > > > [@TommyHenthorne](#): > > > > > > Does the blast wear off without ano? > > > > I believe after heavy use for about 6 months it will begin to flatten out and wear off, I can not confirm this. However if anyone wanted one blasted and it wore off, I would redo it for free with first class mail, or 4$ with priority > > It is vulnerable to wear immediately. Something like a fingernail can cause marks from a simple grind. > > Have it clear sealed with ano at the minimum. DO you know how a “nova” blast is done? I have one and it has lasted over 2 years and its fine, but I do not know what medai was used. ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/31 "2013-04-24T19:44:16Z")
I just saw the blasts. They look really cool. > [@mullicabob](#): > > > [@dingo54](#): > > > > > [@TommyHenthorne](#): > > > > > > Does the blast wear off without ano? > > > > I believe after heavy use for about 6 months it will begin to flatten out and wear off, I can not confirm this. However if anyone wanted one blasted and it wore off, I would redo it for free with first class mail, or 4$ with priority > > It is vulnerable to wear immediately. Something like a fingernail can cause marks from a simple grind. > > Have it clear sealed with ano at the minimum. Maybe you could work with England1414. IDK, just an idea. ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/32 "2013-04-24T20:17:20Z")
> [@xmotoby](#): > > I just saw the blasts. They look really cool. > > > [@mullicabob](#): > > > > > [@dingo54](#): > > > > > > > [@TommyHenthorne](#): > > > > > > > > Does the blast wear off without ano? > > > > > > I believe after heavy use for about 6 months it will begin to flatten out and wear off, I can not confirm this. However if anyone wanted one blasted and it wore off, I would redo it for free with first class mail, or 4$ with priority > > > > It is vulnerable to wear immediately. Something like a fingernail can cause marks from a simple grind. > > > > Have it clear sealed with ano at the minimum. > > Maybe you could work with England1414. IDK, just an idea. That’s where I have been sending folks. ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/33 "2013-04-25T03:10:16Z")
How would you compare your blast to a General Yo Blast? ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/34 "2013-05-10T01:00:53Z")
Bump? ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/35 "2013-05-10T13:41:00Z")
> [@dingo54](#): > > Bump? Yes!! ---
**Author:** ![Tuxedodave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/36 "2013-05-11T15:54:38Z")
Will polishing remove minor dings? ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/37 "2013-05-11T16:18:18Z")
> [@Tuxedodave](#): > > Will polishing remove minor dings? Done correctly yes. ---
**Author:** ![mcyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mcyoyo/32/161466_2.png) [@mcyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mcyoyo)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/38 "2013-05-14T14:48:57Z")
how long does it take to polish a yoyo? ??? ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/39 "2013-05-14T15:57:52Z")
> [@mcyoyo](#): > > how long does it take to polish a yoyo? ??? Ehh, 20 mins maybe. Depends on a lot of things. ---
**Author:** ![mullicabob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mullicabob/32/1108_2.png) [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186/40 "2013-05-14T18:18:17Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > > [@mcyoyo](#): > > > > how long does it take to polish a yoyo? ??? > > Ehh, 20 mins maybe. Depends on a lot of things. 20 minutes!! Guess you get what you pay for in this world. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo54-blast-and-polish-thread/52186.md?page=3)