# Mirror polishing my 888x. **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 11, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889 "2011-08-11T01:47:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/1 "2011-08-11T01:47:28Z")
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 do it, but Is there anything else I might need, Or need to know? Tips anyone? oh and also, how do I know if I’m taking too much off and imbalancing my throw? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/2 "2011-08-11T03:12:52Z")
If you want a real good mirror polish, work all the way up to 2000 grit sandpaper. ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/3 "2011-08-11T04:39:12Z")
Dang, I didn’t even know they made it that fine… is there anything else I need? Basically sand all the paint off and keep working my way up the grits? Then polish? ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/4 "2011-08-11T04:46:43Z")
There is a very crucial difference between anno and paint. Anno is basically a chemically applied, very tough layer of colored rust. It is actually a part of the aluminium. Paint is a layer of… whatever paint is made of… that sits on top of the aluminium. It is a completely separate entity. Personally, I use 45 grit (to remove the anno), then 80, then 200, then 400, then 800, then 2000, then 2000 wet (Most high grits can handle water just fine. The water lubricates the sandpaper and gives a smoother finish). After you’ve worked your way through all of those grits, use some mother’s polish. You can pick up 800 and higher grits at autozone, or your countries equivalent auto store. ---
**Author:** ![gnomie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnomie/32/253_2.png) [@gnomie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gnomie)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/5 "2011-08-11T04:50:56Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > There is a very crucial difference between anno and paint. > > Anno is basically a chemically applied layer of colored rust. It is actually a part of the aluminium. > > Paint is a layer of… whatever paid is made of… that sits on top of the aluminium. It is a completely separate entity. huh i didn’t know that. thanks for the info. ;D ! ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/6 "2011-08-11T06:39:58Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > There is a very crucial difference between anno and paint. > > Anno is basically a chemically applied, very tough layer of colored rust. It is actually a part of the aluminium. > > Paint is a layer of… whatever paint is made of… that sits on top of the aluminium. It is a completely separate entity. > > Personally, I use 45 grit (to remove the anno), then 80, then 200, then 400, then 800, then 2000, then 2000 wet (Most high grits can handle water just fine. The water lubricates the sandpaper and gives a smoother finish). After you’ve worked your way through all of those grits, use some mother’s polish. > > You can pick up 800 and higher grits at autozone, or your countries equivalent auto store. Thanks for the good info… one more question, how do I know if I’m taking off too much material? I don’t want to create a vibe… ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/7 "2011-08-11T15:22:15Z")
When you see the silver of the aluminium, that’s when to stop. As long the drill is spinning at a relatively high speed, you won’t cause a vibe at all. Just remember to go slowly. ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/8 "2011-08-11T15:48:23Z")
You don’t need to go up to 2000 grit. 800 will do. All of the fine polishing with your compound of choice should take care of any surface scratches left. Just remember to be thorough. It’s real easy to get lazy. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/9 "2011-08-11T18:53:16Z")
> [@patrickcondon](#): > > You don’t need to go up to 2000 grit. 800 will do. All of the fine polishing with your compound of choice should take care of any surface scratches left. Just remember to be thorough. It’s real easy to get lazy. You don’t need to, but I find that it works better. ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/10 "2011-08-11T23:22:19Z")
[http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+mirror+polish+a+yoyo](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+mirror+polish+a+yoyo) ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/11 "2011-08-12T03:30:02Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > When you see the silver of the aluminium, that’s when to stop. > > As long the drill is spinning at a relatively high speed, you won’t cause a vibe at all. Just remember to go slowly. Do I absolutely HAVE to use my dremel tool? I feel like I could do a cleaner job by hand… of course it would take longer but I got patience. ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/12 "2011-08-12T03:33:06Z")
> [@brandoide1](#): > > [http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+mirror+polish+a+yoyo](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+mirror+polish+a+yoyo) Yeah, cool bro. Lol still doesn’t beat good old fashioned advice from a human being tho. ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/13 "2011-08-12T04:15:48Z")
> [@nicholi2789](#): > > > [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > > > When you see the silver of the aluminium, that’s when to stop. > > > > As long the drill is spinning at a relatively high speed, you won’t cause a vibe at all. Just remember to go slowly. > > Do I absolutely HAVE to use my dremel tool? I feel like I could do a cleaner job by hand… of course it would take longer but I got patience. Yes, use the dremel. Doing it by hand is not only going to take longer, but it will likely cause your yoyo to vibe. I learned the hard way. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/14 "2011-08-12T05:02:38Z")
Trust me, you’ll do better work with a dremel. ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/15 "2011-08-12T17:18:07Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > Trust me, you’ll do better work with a dremel. Thanks man. I guess ill give it a shot, tomorrow. Wish me luck! ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/16 "2011-08-12T18:50:34Z")
Oh, and by the way, wrap the part of the axle that you’re putting into the dremel with 2-3 layers of electric tape. It protects the threads. ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/17 "2011-08-13T05:53:59Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > Oh, and by the way, wrap the part of the axle that you’re putting into the dremel with 2-3 layers of electric tape. It protects the threads. Wait, what do you mean? wrap the shaft of whatever bit im using in electrical tape? So it doesnt rub on my throw or what? thanks ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/18 "2011-08-13T06:04:35Z")
When you attach the yoyo to the dremel, put electrical tape around the axle so that you don’t strip the threads. ---
**Author:** ![nicholi2789](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nicholi2789/32/885_2.png) [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/19 "2011-08-14T06:35:37Z")
> [@Jake\_Elliott](#): > > When you attach the yoyo to the dremel, put electrical tape around the axle so that you don’t strip the threads. Oh I see… yeah I just take the axle, the response system, everything out before doing any work like that on a throw. Thanks for the heads up thougrh man. ---
**Author:** ![wiibit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wiibit/32/194_2.png) [@wiibit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wiibit)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mirror-polishing-my-888x/28889/20 "2011-08-15T04:18:07Z")
If you want to get extremely shiny, use steel wool before you polish it.