# Siliconing a Hspin Gorylla 411

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [February 6, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518 "2011-02-06T05:35:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![dazookeeper0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@dazookeeper0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dazookeeper0)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518/1 "2011-02-06T05:35:25Z")

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Hey guys,  
Just wondering, is the recess in a gorylla 411 too small for it to be siliconed?  
I tried twice already but the silicone just ended up ripping out both times in like 3 days…  
I use clear RTV silicone, adhesive and sealant by proseal, do you think its the type im using?

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**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:** [February 6, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518/2 "2011-02-06T06:10:45Z")

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How long did you let it cure?

On the other hand, it really is just a sticker, so it’s not a very deep recess.

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**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2011, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518/3 "2011-02-06T06:16:59Z")

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I’ve siliconed my genesis recess…

Try wiping the area down with alcohol before. It’ll help the silicone stay. And cure for 24 hours.

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**Author:** ![jtman562](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jtman562/32/285_2.png) [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518/4 "2011-02-07T02:38:19Z")

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Yeah defiantly clean the groove with paint thinner or something and make sure you let it dry for 24 hours. Silicone can kinda fool you. While it’s drying it gets sort of a skin on the surface and seems like it’s try but it’s still liquid underneath.

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**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/siliconing-a-hspin-gorylla-411/23518/5 "2011-02-07T22:44:50Z")

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> [@dazookeeper0](#):
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> Hey guys,  
> Just wondering, is the recess in a gorylla 411 too small for it to be siliconed?  
> I tried twice already but the silicone just ended up ripping out both times in like 3 days…  
> I use clear RTV silicone, adhesive and sealant by proseal, do you think its the type im using?

The HSPIN box states that it will accept Flowable Silicone, or silicone in general.

However, a 24hr wait period is in order :wink: