# Question(s) about response pad.. **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 4, 2012, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535 "2012-02-04T05:21:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Freckle310](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/freckle310/32/523_2.png) [@Freckle310](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Freckle310)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/1 "2012-02-04T05:21:54Z")
Well I have a ProtoStar, and it was working absolutely fine, (main throw), and I know response pads wear out over time, but as i was using it one day, one of the stickers just… Came off. ??? Why? Is this normal? Is it my fault? What could have caused it? I’m buying new ones tomorrow but i’m wondering all this since i’ve never heard about them falling off. And if anything can be done to avoid this so I can do it when I get my new ones Much thanks in advance for answers 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/2 "2012-02-04T05:28:13Z")
It happens. They can get wet, absorb moisture/oils from the string, which can penetrate and cause the adhesive to fail. They can dry out too, including the adhesive, especially if in very hot environments or even humid environments. Plus, they can just flat out “fail”, of course it takes a while before they will, like months at the very least. Smart. Order more pads. Also smart: You can silicone this yoyo. Just an option! Don’t worry, there’s nothing you did wrong. You’re fine. ---
**Author:** ![Trace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trace/32/620097_2.png) [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/3 "2012-02-04T17:42:32Z")
I’d suggest put silicone in it if you can 'cause it holds REALLY well if done right. Last silicone job I did on my ProtoStar the silicone slowly wore down never tore out. ---
**Author:** ![Freckle310](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/freckle310/32/523_2.png) [@Freckle310](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Freckle310)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/4 "2012-02-05T03:28:00Z")
Thanks to you two, buuuut can i be explained the “silicone” process ??? ---
**Author:** ![LongShot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/longshot/32/938_2.png) [@LongShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LongShot)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/5 "2012-02-05T03:35:12Z")
> [@Freckle310](#): > > Thanks to you two, buuuut can i be explained the “silicone” process ??? Flowable Silicone FAQ > **[Flowable Silicone: FAQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,22148.0.html)** > > Here’s a quick FAQ on Flowable silicone. Index \*Is Flowable silicone really that good? \*Is Flowable silicone better than any other type of silicone? \*Should I put Flowable silicone in my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ brand Yo-Yo? \*I have a Yo-Yo that uses Flowable... ---
**Author:** ![Trace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trace/32/620097_2.png) [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-s-about-response-pad/34535/6 "2012-02-05T03:36:10Z")
> [@LongShot](#): > > > [@Freckle310](#): > > > > Thanks to you two, buuuut can i be explained the “silicone” process ??? > > Flowable Silicone FAQ > > [Flowable Silicone: FAQ - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,22148.0.html) I was two seconds from posting that same thread. XD