# Flowable Silicone Cracks in Yoyos **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [July 23, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988 "2018-07-23T19:05:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![MonkeyFingerYOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/monkeyfingeryoyo/32/720_2.png) [@MonkeyFingerYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MonkeyFingerYOYO)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/41 "2018-07-30T03:18:44Z")
Hey buddy, here is the deal with our SNOT. The trick to storing it is to just put it in a zip lock and put it in the fridge. Do your best to get as much air out as you can. Make sure everyeone in your house know that its in there though LOL. Each tube does between 10-15 yoyo depending on how deep the flow groove is. It will stay good for around 10-12 months. I’ve had it stay allot longer but i always keep it in a ziplock. When assembled the SNOT will be to long for the bag it comes in so use a sandwitch bag. As for where to get it from. I’ve instructed every store to always keep it in a fridge while it is at the store. I always keep ours in a fridge so i know it is fresh. Both YYE and YYS both recieved a fresh supply around a month or so ago so everything should have fresh stock. Ray ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/42 "2018-07-30T03:28:22Z")
Is it good practice to store _all_ flowable in the fridge? ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/44 "2018-07-30T18:24:39Z")
Hey @CosmicCaleb - glad you mentioned the price as we did fix the price on the SNOT here (so should match what you see on MonkeyFinger website or elsewhere, etc) YoYoExpert > **[MonkeyfingeR](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/monkeyfinger?variant=18871621764)** > > With top notch anodization and high performance designs, MonkeyfingeR bring a unique blend of classic and contemporary design offering a new and unconventional "spin" on return tops and accessories.    As @MonkeyFingerYOYO mentioned key is to keep it stored air tight, etc. We keep SNOT in the fridge before shipping it too just because if it gets too hot that could cause it to dry - so it just avoids heat causing an issue with storage, etc. (And we keep smaller batches at a time so its fresh, etc). 😊 ---
**Author:** ![ep311](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ep311/32/20012_2.png) [@ep311](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ep311)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/45 "2018-07-30T18:31:49Z")
The only problem I’ve ever had with storing silicone is the cap cracks from overtightening. Which in turn dries out the whole tube. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/46 "2019-03-19T21:48:55Z")
What to buy flowable silicone or yo-yo pads? ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/47 "2019-03-19T21:58:43Z")
Can I buy any glass sealant? ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/48 "2019-03-19T22:25:36Z")
Should work fine for you. Clear flowable windshield/glass repair silicone. As long as its marketed that way you should be good. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/49 "2019-03-19T22:27:00Z")
Can we also use rtv silicone for yoyo pads? ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/50 "2019-03-19T22:31:39Z")
I just replied to your other post. RTV is grippier than the flowable. Flowable you squeeze in the recess and use a credit card or tge like to smooth it out. The areas outside the response can be cleaned later. The Red RTV you have to sorta force into the response area since it doesnt flow. Then I went my finger and press it in as I rotate it. Sorta like I was wiping it out, but the water keeps a barrier so it doesn’t stick to you. Rub excess away after it dries. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/51 "2019-03-20T00:12:38Z")
Wait did those silicone stickers I mailed you still not arrive? That is a bummer if so ☹ ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/52 "2019-03-20T06:40:34Z")
yes did not arrive. Do you have tracking no?if have PM me. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/53 "2019-03-20T07:05:58Z")
It was an envelope with stamps, so no… ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/54 "2019-03-20T07:07:55Z")
many packages are lost. so i cannot say anything. i think i should go for car silicone from now on. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/55 "2019-03-20T07:08:49Z")
Do you know the estimated time for that from usa to india? ---
**Author:** ![SpyseaRice](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spysearice/32/82121_2.png) [@SpyseaRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpyseaRice)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/56 "2019-05-10T13:17:03Z")
ahh I tried SNOT once but messed up with setting the tube up and the tube exploded 😅 ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/57 "2019-05-10T19:35:45Z")
@anon24651 eventually got the 2nd set of silicone stickers I mailed him with the printed address label… my suspicion is that India doesn’t like my serial killer handwriting and I can’t say I blame them. But also since then, I [experimented with flowable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-using-flowable-silicone-how-flat-should-the-silicone-end-up-when-dry/301401) and it’s … pretty easy, if a bit labor intensive vs. stickers. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2019, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/58 "2019-05-12T05:43:02Z")
Yes @codinghorror sended me 6 pads 1 big pad and 5 small pads.the trick to use any pads on the yoyo is to cut the pads in half. ---
**Author:** ![guitarofozz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/guitarofozz/32/66208_2.png) [@guitarofozz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitarofozz)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988/59 "2019-10-11T19:32:20Z")
I know you probably can’t go into specifics but what sort or changes, beside adding color, does your formula use when compared to say permatex 83170? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-cracks-in-yoyos/290988.md?page=2)