# Sanded the rims on my DV888 and have some questions... **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [November 29, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-the-rims-on-my-dv888-and-have-some-questions/71002 "2014-11-29T04:12:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zareli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zareli](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zareli)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-the-rims-on-my-dv888-and-have-some-questions/71002/1 "2014-11-29T04:12:55Z")
I modded my DV888 recently like this: [http://s27.postimg.org/sqcl2clqr/dv888\_After.jpg](http://s27.postimg.org/sqcl2clqr/dv888_After.jpg) Used 600grit to remove scratches and anodizing, then 1000 grit to finish it. Then TRIED to use 1500 grit (to get a more glass effect finish) but noticed that the metal started to become black, so I went back to 1000 and removed that blackpart. I did a little bit of sanding in the catchzone as well only with 1000 to make it more shiny. I finally used a wet towel a little bit, I thought it would help a little. Should I had used water with the 2000 grit ? I noticed the yoyo became warmer on the 1500 grit but didn’t want to catalyze oxydization so didn’t use water. ---
**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:** [November 29, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sanded-the-rims-on-my-dv888-and-have-some-questions/71002/2 "2014-11-29T04:57:22Z")
I can’t really tell what you’re trying to do. Do you want just a satin finish, or a full polish? If you want a full polish, go with 2000 grit wet sand, then wipe with a dry cloth and buff with 0000 grade steel wool. Finish the job by buffing with a type of aluminum polish, such as Mothers or Neverdull.