# Flowable silicon question **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 27, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768 "2010-03-27T09:00:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/1 "2010-03-27T09:00:08Z")
Erm… Yeah… Is flowable silicon the same with sealants? Cuz that’s all they have in the hardware store at my place :-\ ---
**Author:** ![Hardcore\_Max1986](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hardcore_max1986/32/288_2.png) [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/2 "2010-03-27T10:17:42Z")
It depends the type of sealants they have, do they have any types of rtv? ---
**Author:** ![Apetrunk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/apetrunk/32/148_2.png) [@Apetrunk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apetrunk)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/3 "2010-03-27T13:48:40Z")
Not really sure what your question is…what exactly do they have at your hardware store? ---
**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:** [March 27, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/4 "2010-03-27T14:57:25Z")
The three main types you will see anywhere are gasket maker, flowable, and caulk. Gasket maker will be advertised for doing just that, making gaskets on car engines. This is good to use. Flowable will be advertised for windshield repair. This is also good to use. Silicone based caulk will be advertised for sealing around tubs and showers. It will most likely be in the kitchen and bath section of the store. This is not good to use. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/5 "2010-03-27T15:29:12Z")
As long as it says it’s silicone it will work. If it says Caulk then it’s terrible stuff and it will destroy your bearing’s spin. It flakes/ ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/6 "2010-03-27T16:37:22Z")
Erm… It’s not caulk, definitely, cuz it’s liquid form. But it says useable for windscreen, and even around tubs and showers! :-\ ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/7 "2010-03-27T17:49:27Z")
is it silicone II? If so then yes you can use it. It’s not neat flowable. Flowable is more like molasses. ---
**Author:** ![Nmaster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nmaster/32/345_2.png) [@Nmaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nmaster)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/8 "2010-03-30T04:00:57Z")
you should try to get RTV silicon, I recently got one and it is unresponsive+tight binds ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/9 "2010-03-30T04:29:09Z")
We shall see if I’m able to get RTV. Didn’t remember seeing any of those there :- Unless RTV’s costs 1 USD per bottle. It’s like Rm 4.50 here :-\ ---
**Author:** ![Hardcore\_Max1986](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hardcore_max1986/32/288_2.png) [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/10 "2010-03-30T09:36:04Z")
The type of RTV I use comes in a green tube, the lable says Dow Corning RTV 730. It is 100% flouro-silicone rubber. Perfect for replacing yoyo response systems. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/11 "2010-03-30T09:46:51Z")
How much is it sold there? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Hardcore\_Max1986](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hardcore_max1986/32/288_2.png) [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/12 "2010-03-30T09:51:09Z")
I wouldnt know I “borrowed” the tube from my work, lol, But at a guess I would not put it at being more than $10 aus. I have had the one tube for over six months now and barely used any, and as long as you can keep the tube sealed after use it will last for ages or until you use it all, whichever comes first. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/13 "2010-03-30T12:44:33Z")
Ok so I saw grey, green, red,and black, if im not mistaken blue RTV’s. Which one should I get? ---
**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:** [March 30, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/14 "2010-03-30T12:48:38Z")
Preference is all it is. Pick the one you think will complement your yo-yos’ colors. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/15 "2010-03-30T13:09:23Z")
Ah… \>: D okay!!! Now to go recess my FH. Hmm… Lathe it right? ---
**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:** [March 30, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/16 "2010-03-30T13:16:46Z")
If you have a lathe or have access to one, use it. They will give the best result. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/17 "2010-03-31T06:10:44Z")
What other options are there? :-\ ---
**Author:** ![Hardcore\_Max1986](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hardcore_max1986/32/288_2.png) [@Hardcore\_Max1986](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hardcore_Max1986)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2010, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/18 "2010-03-31T08:54:34Z")
you can use a drill, hand or pedestool. Use the search bar and look for recessing yoyo’s, you should find a couple of helpful vids that can point you in the right direction. ---
**Author:** ![issuzark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issuzark/32/455_2.png) [@issuzark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issuzark)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/19 "2010-03-31T12:55:04Z")
Ah aight. Wait whats a hand and a pedestool? Is it my hand? O\_O ---
**Author:** ![piggybrian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8797f3/32.png) [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicon-question/12768/20 "2010-04-01T03:47:07Z")
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