# Modding Questions

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [April 27, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758 "2010-04-27T00:44:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758/1 "2010-04-27T00:44:19Z")

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1: I need a more in depth explaination about spiral satining, and also what it will do.

2: Is silicone recessing a yoyo the best way to make it play unresponsive, will using a duct tape pad work as well?

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**Author:** ![Hardcore\_Max1986](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hardcore_max1986/32/288_2.png) [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modding-questions/13758/2 "2010-04-28T08:19:44Z")

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1. spiral satining is the pattern you end up with when you finish sanding the yoyo, satining is usually done to achieve a better gring surface.

2. silicone recessing is a good option for making a yoyo unresponsive if you have the right tools for the job. I am not to sure about the duct tape pad idea, I would stick using silicone or a replacement response pad for the yoyo.