# Recessing Duncan Diversion **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 12, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096 "2013-09-12T11:58:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/1 "2013-09-12T11:58:28Z")
Hi, I attempted to silicone the diversion using red RTV as I will not be able to obtain pads for some time, is it a good idea to sili recess the diversion? Are the walls thick enough or should i refrain from doing anything? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/2 "2013-09-12T13:35:32Z")
Just add the silicone. Nothing els is needed. There should be plenty of room. And smoothen it out with a credit card or old gift card after you apply it for a smooth finish, then wipe excess off. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/3 "2013-09-12T13:38:52Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > Just add the silicone. Nothing els is needed. There should be plenty of room. > > And smoothen it out with a credit card or old gift card after you apply it for a smooth finish, then wipe excess off. I have tried that, but the silicone does not hold and comes off after a dozen of throws. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/4 "2013-09-12T15:06:03Z")
> [@hebooz](#): > > I have tried that, but the silicone does not hold and comes off after a dozen of throws. Then it’s either to low or you are filling it up to much. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/5 "2013-09-12T15:12:47Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > Then it’s either to low or you are filling it up to much. I guess i’ll give it another shot and report my finds ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/6 "2013-09-12T15:32:44Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > Just add the silicone. Nothing els is needed. There should be plenty of room. > > And smoothen it out with a credit card or old gift card after you apply it for a smooth finish, then wipe excess off. dude, the Duncan diversion only takes silicone stickers. dont even bother trying to silicone it, the recess is too shallow… Buy some duncan silicone stickers, thats all you can do. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/7 "2013-09-12T15:35:35Z")
The walls are too thin to recess any more. Pads are inexpensive. Stick with those. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/8 "2013-09-12T15:43:15Z")
So my options would be to use thin difs or duncan silicone stickers? Both are pretty hard to find here. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/9 "2013-09-12T15:46:44Z")
You could learn to make your own Baz/Chaz Pads, in any size you want, out of Plasti-Dip. If you’re curious, search “making baz pads” on Google. Otherwise, you’d just have to order them from any store. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/10 "2013-09-12T16:01:11Z")
Wow…sounds challenging, don’t know if i can even obtain the plasti-dip here, they should be available at hardware stores/car parts shop right? And which can last longer, the Duncan sili pads or the dif pads? ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/11 "2013-09-12T16:02:33Z")
> [@hebooz](#): > > Wow…sounds challenging, don’t know if i can even obtain the plasti-dip here, they should be available at hardware stores/car parts shop right? And which can last longer, the Duncan sili pads or the dif pads? I like silicone pads. ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/12 "2013-09-12T16:06:45Z")
Dif-Pads are 2 bucks a pair Thats not expensive at all ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/13 "2013-09-12T16:08:53Z")
> [@Noonar](#): > > Dif-Pads are 2 bucks a pair > > Thats not expensive at all The are not readily available in my country, otherwise i would have got them already. I guess i should try making baz pads 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/14 "2013-09-12T18:06:26Z")
[quote=“hebooz,post:13,topic:59096”] The are not readily available in my country, otherwise i would have got them already. I guess i should try making baz pads 😃 [/quote yo, try to contact a duncan team member, I.E. Brandon Jackson, and ask if they have any silicone stickers you could buy since there arent any around where you are. Odds are, they will be more than happy to help. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/15 "2013-09-12T21:38:17Z")
> [@Nemyo](#): > > > [@hebooz](#): > > > > The are not readily available in my country, otherwise i would have got them already. I guess i should try making baz pads 😃 > > yo, try to contact a duncan team member, I.E. Brandon Jackson, and ask if they have any silicone stickers you could buy since there arent any around where you are. Odds are, they will be more than happy to help. Fixed Nemyo. Forgot your ] ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/16 "2013-09-13T12:28:43Z")
> [@hebooz](#): > > The are not readily available in my country, otherwise i would have got them already. I guess i should try making baz pads 😃 Yoyoexpert ships all over the world. And for a pair of Pads, shipping can’t be too expensive. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/17 "2013-09-13T12:41:03Z")
> [@Noonar](#): > > Yoyoexpert ships all over the world. > > And for a pair of Pads, shipping can’t be too expensive. I’m afraid so, the cheapest shipping via FedEx Priority is $36.65. ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/18 "2013-09-13T12:46:47Z")
> [@hebooz](#): > > I’m afraid so, the cheapest shipping via FedEx Priority is $36.65. Wow, really? Let me look around and see if I can find you a cheaper place to buy from. ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/19 "2013-09-13T12:47:27Z")
> [@Noonar](#): > > Wow, really? > > Let me look around and see if I can find you a cheaper place to buy from. Your help is very much appreciated 😃 ---
**Author:** ![turtleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096/20 "2013-09-16T14:26:45Z")
Try getting a Duncan that is already recessed,Raptor,Echo,Metropolis. All are great throws for a decent price. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-duncan-diversion/59096.md?page=2)