# Do you need to strip a yoyo before painting it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [July 9, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-need-to-strip-a-yoyo-before-painting-it/56250 "2013-07-09T02:04:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
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edit: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2AwWliVbi0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2AwWliVbi0) You’re most likely best sanding it anyway though. I wouldn’t paint anything without sanding prior, as the slightly rougher surface will allow paint to adhere better to it. How I painted my bike: sand degrease 2 coats primer 3-4 coats colour of choice 2-3 coats clear coat. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-need-to-strip-a-yoyo-before-painting-it/56250)._