# Different types of silicone: Does it matter?

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [April 19, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707 "2011-04-19T20:43:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![hakysak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bbce88/32.png) [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/1 "2011-04-19T20:43:23Z")

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I have been working at NAPA for almost six years, and I know that different types of silicone work differently when using it in automotive applications, but I do not know if different types of silicone make any difference in yoyo response. I’m looking at filling in the o-ring space on my Black Knight, is there a particular type of silicone I should use? I have some Permatex Ultra Black and Clear RTV at my house right now. Will either work or do I need to get a different kind?

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**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/2 "2011-04-19T21:09:29Z")

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Either will work just fine.

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**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/3 "2011-04-19T21:12:48Z")

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yep its a matter of opinion … some like flowable cuz it flows and levels… and some like rtv cuz it last a long time but any sili is fine

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/4 "2011-04-20T01:14:11Z")

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Yep, some people swear by red, blue or black and express mild disdain for the plain old clear stuff. I just picked up a HM in a trade with clear sili in the grooves and it’s one of my favorite players at the moment. Use what ya got…

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**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/5 "2011-04-20T01:56:21Z")

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I personally love clear. It doesn’t last as long but it gives a “softer” response.

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**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-types-of-silicone-does-it-matter/25707/6 "2011-04-20T02:30:39Z")

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I use Blue but any is fine. Some people even confess with me that the noone should EVER use blue cause it is extremely sucky. I was like :o. _sigh_

Red is good either is good, blue is good, flowable is good as long as it’s silicone, it’s good.