I’m siliconing my first yoyo using red RTV silicone, and I’m wondering to keep the tube (and especially the applicator tip) from drying out so I can use it for future pads.
Sorry if this has already been addressed, but I couldn’t find it doing a quick search on the forum.
Cover tip in plastic and toss in the fridge.
I saw a “hack” where you can use large wire nuts to cover just the tip. Idk the sizing but it was red, if that helps
I throw mine in a ziplock bag in the fridge.
I just squeeze the tube to have some excess silicone clump around the outside and then put the cap on. I just leave it under my desk. Been using the same tube at least every other month since late 2022 with no issues.
Although I don’t use the applicator nozzle. Leaving the nozzle on is probably a bad idea. The applicator nozzle itself doesn’t exactly have a good seal on the tube.
Keeping the tube out of heat/direct sunlight probably helps, and I don’t live in a super hot or dry climate, so your mileage may vary with just leaving it out. I don’t need to fridge it, but maybe with your climate you would.