# Permatex Silicone **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 14, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817 "2012-01-14T00:42:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mingfu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f0a364/32.png) [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/1 "2012-01-14T00:42:42Z")
So i was just wondering when u silicone ur yoyo and when ur done do clean out the tube connected to the silicone or do you just leave it alone and use it next time? ---
**Author:** ![jrspike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@jrspike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrspike)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/2 "2012-01-14T01:17:33Z")
just make sure it’s sealed and you should be fine, I use a screw for it. ---
**Author:** ![yoyomaverick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomaverick/32/641_2.png) [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/3 "2012-01-15T03:07:07Z")
Squeeze out a little extra and let it dry. Then you can take that out and it won’t be dried inside. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/4 "2012-01-16T08:35:25Z")
I use a small oral syringe that came with some baby medicine. I put the Permatex flowable silicone in that, then put that into the yoyo. It doesn’t take much. Then, when done, I can clean it out with a hot water and a small brush I have used to clean small tubes. If any dries in the tip, I can take the plunger out, then put it back in and use air pressure to pop that bit out when it dries(assuming it plugs the tip of the syringe). ---
**Author:** ![mingfu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f0a364/32.png) [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/5 "2012-01-17T03:47:30Z")
can u use duct tape to seal it? ---
**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:** [January 17, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/6 "2012-01-17T06:21:11Z")
Yes, but it will only delay the inevitable. The stuff in the nozzle will eventually cure one way ot the other. At least that has been my experience. ---
**Author:** ![mgodinez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mgodinez/32/585_2.png) [@mgodinez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgodinez)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/7 "2012-01-17T18:12:10Z")
jhb’s experience has also been mine. it will inevitably harden in the applicator/tube. i’ve found that wrappin’ the tip in saran wrap or some sort of plastic…and then tightly windin’ a rubberband over the plastic to keep it shut works best (for me). i’ve also heard ‘bout puttin’ a screw in the tip…but i haven’t tried this before. keepin’ the entire tube in a air tight box (i.e. tupperware) should help slow down the hardenin’ process as well. mgodinez snow… ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/8 "2012-01-17T18:53:58Z")
Add me to the list - I’ve had the same experience as jhb and mgodinez. I do use the screw in the top of the applicator, but it still dries out - pretty quickly in the applicator, and eventually down in the tube too. Fortunately, silicone is relatively cheap. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/9 "2012-01-17T19:05:36Z")
> [@jrodriguez](#): > > Fortunately, silicone is relatively cheap. Yup. For what it costs, if you do 2 yoyos, you’ve already come out ahead. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/permatex-silicone/33817/10 "2012-01-17T19:50:41Z")
> [@jrodriguez](#): > > Add me to the list - I’ve had the same experience as jhb and mgodinez. I do use the screw in the top of the applicator, but it still dries out - pretty quickly in the applicator, and eventually down in the tube too. Fortunately, silicone is relatively cheap. Me too. I usually use it enough to leave a little hanging out of the applicator and let it dry. Pull slow enough and it will pull right out of the applicator and viola!