# Is the metal drifter recess deep enough for flowable sili **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [May 7, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150 "2011-05-07T17:36:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Camjameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/camjameron/32/775_2.png) [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/1 "2011-05-07T17:36:11Z")
is it? ---
**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:** [May 7, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/2 "2011-05-07T18:52:14Z")
no ---
**Author:** ![biggrob10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/biggrob10/32/736_2.png) [@biggrob10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/biggrob10)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/3 "2011-05-07T21:45:20Z")
You Say No, I say Yes. Well Technically No, but I have done both of mine with Blue RTV and it works Great. I sili 1 side and it wroks great for at least a month, not as long as others but hey it works and makes it a lil better In My Opinion check out these pics ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/b/c8b7173d9462b4c193bd0c5fae0a8a360b71680e.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/a/37a4697b0b88188ede45d8a17a18cbb3afa87b17.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/4/1/741de78fff6da3e2e671368aa7bfffe7b330129c.jpeg) I used the Blue RTV Silicone from my Local Auto Store and an Old Gift Card like in the Tutorials on how to Silicone a Yo Yo on You Tube. I guess if you want the Sili feel and don’t mind Siliconing it once in awhile then I say do it, I did it even after someone told me I couldn’t and I was glad I didn’t listen lol. It’s all in your own Opinion. Take your sticker out carefully and save it just in-case your not happy or mess up at least you still have your response sticker. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/4 "2011-05-07T23:13:03Z")
It is possible to slicone a Metal Drifter. ---
**Author:** ![Reddsigma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reddsigma/32/759_2.png) [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/5 "2011-05-08T01:13:59Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > It is possible to slicone a Metal Drifter. Just that it’s not ideal. What’s your rationale and proof as to why it is not ideal… ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/6 "2011-05-08T02:49:24Z")
I mean that the Metal Drifter isn’t the best yoyo that accepts siliconing. I take away “not ideal” for the confusion. ---
**Author:** ![ItzChris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/itzchris/32/540_2.png) [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/7 "2011-05-08T03:27:40Z")
I’ve put flowable in it. ---
**Author:** ![biggrob10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/biggrob10/32/736_2.png) [@biggrob10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/biggrob10)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/8 "2011-05-08T15:05:44Z")
> [@ItzChris](#): > > I’ve put flowable in it. I’ve tried Flowable and in my Opinion it’s a little more responsive then RTV on the Drifter. I think with a KK or Center Trac Bearing and 1 side Siliconed on a Drifter actually Makes it a Smoother, Better Throw. Plays great and Binds nice and the Silicone will work all the way till there is metal showing Through and even the it works pretty good. It’s weird I know, But what I don’t understand is that people say “It’s not deep enough”, “It Won’t work”, “it won’t stick”, “It’s not Ideal” LoL J/K Skeleton, But I went and did it anyway and honestly I don’t see what people are Talking about other then having to change it more then you would any normal Throw. But I think that the Performance out weighs the Maintenance or replacing the silicone. ---
**Author:** ![Reddsigma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reddsigma/32/759_2.png) [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-metal-drifter-recess-deep-enough-for-flowable-sili/26150/9 "2011-05-08T15:29:33Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > I mean that the Metal Drifter isn’t the best yoyo that accepts siliconing. I take away “not ideal” for the confusion. ok then…