# Does custom paint improve or depreciate **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 1, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260 "2014-03-01T15:12:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/1 "2014-03-01T15:12:24Z")
So recently I was scammed out of my CLYW canvas, it was black with the pick axes on the side, when I got it back it was a silver powder coat with silver ano stars but I can still tell it’s mine, and I’m wondering is it worth more or less ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/2 "2014-03-01T16:43:33Z")
Depends on the damage it had before If it was mint before it’ll always be worth more unless someone noteworthy like jasonwong, vendetta, or levi touched it. Otherwise it would have been better off original since it’s more rare that way Last time I saw powdercoating add to the value of a throw was when disskings did it but there’s so many people doing powdercoating these days that it really doesn’t do much for the throw other than change it’s colors. ---
**Author:** ![BensonChen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BensonChen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BensonChen)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/3 "2014-03-01T16:57:55Z")
Is it this thing? [http://instagram.com/p/hw7139q7pb/](http://instagram.com/p/hw7139q7pb/) ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/4 "2014-03-01T17:03:42Z")
> [@sparhawk](#): > > Depends on the damage it had before > > If it was mint before it’ll always be worth more unless someone noteworthy like jasonwong, vendetta, or levi touched it. Otherwise it would have been better off original since it’s more rare that way > > Last time I saw powdercoating add to the value of a throw was when disskings did it but there’s so many people doing powdercoating these days that it really doesn’t do much for the throw other than change it’s colors. Right now, it’s just me, mullicabob, and Jupdyke, but with all the throws we put out, no wonder they’re not so rare anymore lmao Anyway, while most people would say it depreciates the value, if you can find the right buyer, then you can get close to full value for it. ---
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/5 "2014-03-01T17:26:50Z")
> [@BensonChen](#): > > Is it this thing? [http://instagram.com/p/hw7139q7pb/](http://instagram.com/p/hw7139q7pb/) yes it is! It’s in mint condition and it plays amazing, the paint job looks really nice except for one or two spots ---
**Author:** ![yomagic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yomagic/32/131_2.png) [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/6 "2014-03-01T17:30:58Z")
Pretty sure that’s not painted/PC. I’m almost positive that is just blasted and the stars were masked off. ---
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/7 "2014-03-01T17:38:48Z")
I wasn’t exactly sure how to word it, but that’s it in The pictures, and as you can see he was offered crazy for it ---
**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:** [March 1, 2014, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/8 "2014-03-01T19:16:00Z")
Not powder coated or painted. Kitchy the guy who did it is big on the star thing. He does soda blasting as well. So polished first them masked stars, soda blasted and there it is. You are lucky it got back to you at all…cough cough. In regards to powder coating and its relative value. Depends on what gets done and just how much someone would like it. If you are not one to appreciate the fine art of powder coating then it won’t fetch much. Speaking for myself I’ll put powder up against any painted throw at any time. Subjective as always in terms of value. Levi’s stuff is mainly worn out now and imo worth less than most would pay. More of a collector thing really. If you can grab a mint OG then by all means do it but do it because it means something to you. I just stripped a 1 of 5 Canvas, supposedly, for my own and never thought twice about it. Once you get a ding in it then all deals are off imo. For the record Dissking’s never had an original thought in their heads. Just about anybody can put a single coat of powder on a throw and talk crap about it. No offense. ---
**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:** [March 1, 2014, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/9 "2014-03-01T19:18:47Z")
BTW I’ll give you $50 for it??? ---
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/10 "2014-03-01T19:37:05Z")
> [@mullicabob](#): > > BTW I’ll give you $50 for it??? I’m really only looking for trades and 50$ is considerably lower than what I’d accept ---
**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:** [March 1, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/11 "2014-03-01T19:42:16Z")
> [@RayeMan](#): > > I’m really only looking for trades and 50$ is considerably lower than what I’d accept That was meant as a funny! If I was serious I would have offered much more like $55. ---
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/12 "2014-03-01T22:03:37Z")
Lol I do want to say thanks to you for helping me get it back, but if I end up doing anything with it I’ll probably trade it for a chief or something, but as of right now I’m just enjoying having it back ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/13 "2014-03-02T01:46:13Z")
Not gonna lie, that looks pretty sick. ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/14 "2014-03-02T03:40:17Z")
Depreciates imo. Paint and PC do nothing for me. Lucky for you that’s not PC and looks great. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/15 "2014-03-02T05:12:49Z")
If it was PC then it might be worth something and would last longer. Such is life. ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/16 "2014-03-02T05:31:14Z")
> [@NathanC](#): > > Depreciates imo. Paint and PC do nothing for me. Lucky for you that’s not PC and looks great. I can also assume anodize does nothing for you either then? ---
**Author:** ![RayeMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58f4c7/32.png) [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/17 "2014-03-02T05:52:46Z")
If anyone is interested you can shoot me a message, no lowballs, offer clyw or other throws ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/18 "2014-03-02T06:31:10Z")
That’s a bit cooler than powdercoating so idk. Powder coating is alright when your throw is damaged or in ugly condition. They’re difficult to move in the BST from what i’ve seen as well. ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/19 "2014-03-02T06:39:27Z")
> [@SaltySalvador](#): > > That’s a bit cooler than powdercoating so idk. Powder coating is alright when your throw is damaged or in ugly condition. They’re difficult to move in the BST from what i’ve seen as well. That actually results more from the stigma that powder cost adds vibe. This only happens if the throw is not coated evenly, but from what I’ve experienced, no powder cost has added vibe to any of my throws yet. And what exactly is ‘cooler’ about anodizing? ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260/20 "2014-03-02T07:15:35Z")
> [@yoyospirit](#): > > That actually results more from the stigma that powder cost adds vibe. This only happens if the throw is not coated evenly, but from what I’ve experienced, no powder cost has added vibe to any of my throws yet. And what exactly is ‘cooler’ about anodizing? Nah nah. I’m talking about his throw. The soda blast. It’s alright now that I take another look at it. My powder coated Bassalope is fine, no vibe. I didn’t know about the stigma of powder adding vibe. And it it does add, I doubt it’s string vibe/wobble. It’s just the way the BST works I guess. Personally, I’m a fan of clear coats/raw and shiny yoyo’s. That’s what’s cool 😃 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-custom-paint-improve-or-depreciate/64260.md?page=2)