# Polished anodize? I think so!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [May 28, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132 "2012-05-28T00:59:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [May 28, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/1 "2012-05-28T00:59:44Z")
First few attempts at polishing anodize, turned out pretty good! One half of the Royal Star I messed up so I just polished it, the Nova turned out great!!! Since I need more practice with this, I will do it free for the first 3 people to contact me, just pay 6$ for shipping! 1. First slot taken 2. Second slot taken 3. Before: [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545850\_241808555925633\_100002894716150\_375482\_693267093\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545850_241808555925633_100002894716150_375482_693267093_n.jpg) After: [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545850\_241808565925632\_100002894716150\_375483\_1176569338\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/545850_241808565925632_100002894716150_375483_1176569338_n.jpg) Before: [http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/545850\_241808569258965\_1360916888\_n.jpg](http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/545850_241808569258965_1360916888_n.jpg) Left side after, right side before: [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/545850\_241808575925631\_621723111\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/545850_241808575925631_621723111_n.jpg) Polished IRG, MUCH more shiny in person! [http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/545850\_241808579258964\_100002894716150\_375486\_1791740255\_n.jpg](http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/545850_241808579258964_100002894716150_375486_1791740255_n.jpg) [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/536470\_241809152592240\_100002894716150\_375487\_833273947\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/536470_241809152592240_100002894716150_375487_833273947_n.jpg) [http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/536470\_241809159258906\_100002894716150\_375488\_1326453848\_n.jpg](http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/536470_241809159258906_100002894716150_375488_1326453848_n.jpg) ---
**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:** [May 28, 2012, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/2 "2012-05-28T13:13:53Z")
Still looking for 2 more testers O0 If I mess up the finish, I’ll just give it a satin finish and mail it back. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/3 "2012-06-03T16:34:54Z")
I may do this…what are the chances of it being messed up? And how do you do this without stripping ano? ---
**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:** [June 3, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/4 "2012-06-03T17:06:44Z")
I would say the chances are quite high, since you are use a chemical that normally would strip off ano. I’ve only done a few yoyos without messing up. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/5 "2012-06-03T17:29:33Z")
So if I sent you my maverick and you screw up, would you strip and polish it? ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/6 "2012-06-03T17:30:02Z")
It is partially satined already. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132/7 "2012-06-03T17:44:36Z")
I would just give it a satin.