# Starburst **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [May 10, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281 "2009-05-10T16:19:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Spencer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Spencer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/1 "2009-05-10T16:19:59Z")
Is there anything I can do to make the Starburst less responsive or totally take it out? Or could I just put Ghost Pads over it? ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/2 "2009-05-10T16:24:14Z")
> [@Spencer](#): > > Is there anything I can do to make the Starburst less responsive or totally take it out? Or could I just put Ghost Pads over it? On what yoyo? You can always sand them, just get some sand paper and well… Sand Away!!! Once again what yoyo it is? It depends about the pads… ---
**Author:** ![Spencer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Spencer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/3 "2009-05-10T16:33:44Z")
It was a Hybrid Hitman. If you sand it, would it come out worse, or is there a finish you put on it to make it smooth? ---
**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:** [May 10, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/4 "2009-05-10T16:39:46Z")
> [@Spencer](#): > > It was a Hybrid Hitman. If you sand it, would it come out worse, or is there a finish you put on it to make it smooth? Just use very fine grit sand paper. It will turn out slick. ---
**Author:** ![Spencer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Spencer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/5 "2009-05-10T16:41:44Z")
Thanks! A lot! ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/6 "2009-05-10T16:44:41Z")
just be careful to not sand them too much or it could turn out too unresponsive,like loose binds or none at all ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/7 "2009-05-10T17:24:11Z")
Agreed. You may want to think about this. After you sand it, there is no going back. If you do decide to do it, don’t sand too much as binds won’t be as good. Also, be careful not to mess with the balance of the yo. ---
**Author:** ![Spencer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Spencer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/8 "2009-05-11T12:22:38Z")
If I sand it, couldn’t I put a Ghost Pad or a Silicone Sticker on? ---
**Author:** ![rsmod123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rsmod123/32/46_2.png) [@rsmod123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rsmod123)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/9 "2009-05-11T12:54:32Z")
> [@Spencer](#): > > If I sand it, couldn’t I put a Ghost Pad or a Silicone Sticker on? You can, but it won’t be recessed. I’m sure that someone here knows how to make a recess though. Just wait for an answer. ---
**Author:** ![Spencer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Spencer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starburst/2281/10 "2009-05-11T18:29:51Z")
Can someone post a picture of their sanded Starburst?