# Removing DM weight rings...

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [May 23, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742 "2010-05-23T19:43:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742/1 "2010-05-23T19:43:45Z")

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Well, I broke my DM. I ripped off the nubs, and such. (it is unplayable so don’t even tell me how to fix it :P) I am going to take off the weight rings and send them to a modder. What is the most efficient way of getting these off the DM, without damaging the metal itself?

~Ben~

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742/2 "2010-05-24T02:57:56Z")

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The best way is to let the modder remove the broken plastic. Trust me I have done it 10 or twelve times. It’s the best and smartest way.

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**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\
**Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742/3 "2010-05-24T20:59:47Z")

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Before I saw that - I did something else. I soaked it in paint thinner and the plastic just slided out. No damage done- BUt it wasn’t smart or safe. I’ll be sure to send them to a modder the next time.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742/4 "2010-05-24T21:07:31Z")

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As long as you do it outside with plenty of ventilation then it’s fine.

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**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\
**Post date:** [May 24, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-dm-weight-rings/14742/5 "2010-05-24T21:17:19Z")

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> [@Icthus](#):
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> As long as you do it outside with plenty of ventilation then it’s fine.

Well then I guess I did the right thing. Oh and for anyone who wants them; They are for sale.