# Painting yoyos. **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 6, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844 "2010-09-06T21:51:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![A\_Person](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/958977/32.png) [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/1 "2010-09-06T21:51:37Z")
Are there any clear yoyos that are good for painting other than the FHZ? What kind of paint would I use? How would I get a drip pattern like this: [How did I do? - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,20352.0.html) How would I get a splash design? Any other tips for me? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/2 "2010-09-06T22:00:40Z")
FH2, Hayabusa, Journey, Big Ben, Fast 201, and lots more. Just look around. ---
**Author:** ![Nibru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@Nibru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nibru)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/3 "2010-09-07T02:33:32Z")
this pretains to a question I have as well so sorry for the hijack… Can you paint a metal yoyo? Is there a specific person on the forums that does a really good job? are there any tutorials on a diy approach? ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/4 "2010-09-07T02:36:44Z")
> [@Nibru](#): > > this pretains to a question I have as well so sorry for the hijack… > > Can you paint a metal yoyo? Is there a specific person on the forums that does a really good job? are there any tutorials on a diy approach? Yes, Brett (ibanezcollector) and his youtube has a video on how. ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/5 "2010-09-07T03:10:56Z")
Actually, what paint would you use for metal?? And are brushes okay? But back to your question. I’m think the “drip” was done by putting paint at the base of the yoyo (around the hub) and then spinning it on a drill to get it to spiral out like that. Splash, I think… put paint on brush, hurl paint at yoyo. Fairly simple, though a bit Neanderthal. And use… starts with an A… ACRYLIC! ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/6 "2010-09-07T03:33:55Z")
> [@Batryn](#): > > Actually, what paint would you use for metal?? And are brushes okay? > > But back to your question. I’m think the “drip” was done by putting paint at the base of the yoyo (around the hub) and then spinning it on a drill to get it to spiral out like that. Splash, I think… put paint on brush, hurl paint at yoyo. Fairly simple, though a bit Neanderthal. And use… starts with an A… ACRYLIC! I think any paint would work, but using brushes will cause uneven surfaces which will cause vibe. But Your right about splash but they use stuff like rubber cement and its a sealant so you can anodize in 2 colors without removing the fist. Drip is caking on the cement and letting it run. The drill thing might work but idk. The best technique would be Brett’s with airbrushes and light coats. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2AwWliVbi0) ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/7 "2010-09-07T03:40:49Z")
Bret uses high quality paint he used for painting guitars. It’s not just paint. It’s costly. ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/8 "2010-09-07T03:42:53Z")
What is it?? ---
**Author:** ![A\_Person](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/958977/32.png) [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/9 "2010-09-07T03:46:31Z")
Would spraypaint work on a fhz? How would I remove the paint if I do it badly? ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/10 "2010-09-07T04:00:53Z")
> [@A Person (that plays with yoyos)](#): > > Would spraypaint work on a fhz? How would I remove the paint if I do it badly? I hear it works if you take your time, but a quick dip in acetone water could remove paint. ---
**Author:** ![Nibru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@Nibru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nibru)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/11 "2010-09-08T06:03:48Z")
Any tutorials on how to paint not using a gun? ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/12 "2010-09-08T12:57:05Z")
> [@Nibru](#): > > Any tutorials on how to paint not using a gun? You really don’t use a brush. It will make the yoyo uneven causing vibe and what not. ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/13 "2010-09-08T13:39:41Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@Nibru](#): > > > > Any tutorials on how to paint not using a gun? > > You really don’t use a brush. It will make the yoyo uneven causing vibe and what not. Not true. I use a brush on all my throws and have never had a vibe problem. Using a brush is exactly the same situation as using a spray can. Take your time, do it in layers, and it will come out even. ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/14 "2010-09-08T13:52:24Z")
It’s easiest with clear FHZ’s as you can just paint the hub area. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/15 "2010-09-08T17:45:57Z")
> [@JonasK](#): > > It’s easiest with clear FHZ’s as you can just paint the hub area. Yeah. And really? Brush painting the outside of a yoyo doesn’t cause vibe? ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/16 "2010-09-08T18:39:18Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@JonasK](#): > > > > It’s easiest with clear FHZ’s as you can just paint the hub area. > > Yeah. > > And really? Brush painting the outside of a yoyo doesn’t cause vibe? Well, I wouldn’t recommend painting the outside w/ a brush unless its detailed work but I paint the inside of all my throws (except the color shifting ones) w/ a brush and have yet to get vibe. ---
**Author:** ![Nibru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@Nibru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nibru)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/17 "2010-09-08T18:54:02Z")
word. so minus- do you use a certain type of paint,brush ect? maybe a video tutorial? ;D ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/18 "2010-09-08T19:06:34Z")
> [@Nibru](#): > > word. so minus- do you use a certain type of paint,brush ect? maybe a video tutorial? ;D The paint I use varies. I use anything from acrylic, to model paint, and even nail polish. The brush all depends on what I’m doing. If I’m just doing a solid color I’ll use a flat brush but if I’m doing detailed work I’ll use a thin brush. As far as a tut, I don’t have a video camera so you are out of luck on that one. ;D ---
**Author:** ![Nibru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@Nibru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nibru)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/19 "2010-09-08T19:09:11Z")
dam. ight, well can your methods be used to paint a dm2 exterier? how so you remove the paint if you dont like it? ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844/20 "2010-09-08T19:16:49Z")
> [@Nibru](#): > > dam. ight, well can your methods be used to paint a dm2 exterier? how so you remove the paint if you dont like it? I wouldn’t paint the exterior of a DMv2. To be honest I wouldn’t paint the exterior of any yoyo (unless its metal). If anything I would dye it. If you are looking to paint a yoyo get one that is clear and paint the inside. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/painting-yoyos/18844.md?page=2)