# What type of flowable should I use?

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-type-of-flowable-should-i-use/54347
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [May 31, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-type-of-flowable-should-i-use/54347 "2013-05-31T05:40:59Z")
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### Author: ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)
#### Post date: [June 8, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-type-of-flowable-should-i-use/54347/21 "2013-06-08T22:06:53Z")

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> [@Big\_cat](#):
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> If I’m not mistaken, MonkeyfingeR made flowable silicone that came in individual tunes that came in a stunning variety of colors, and performed quite exceptionally, but I’m not too sure if it’s still being made.

they still do but they have improved it so it won’t you out.

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### Author: ![latnay90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9d8465/32.png) [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-type-of-flowable-should-i-use/54347/22 "2013-06-09T21:19:09Z")

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> [@Big\_Yoyo](#):
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> There are colored types of silicone called “gasket maker” at your local auto parts store. They smell really bad, but come in colors like red, blue and green. They last longer than regular flowable, and provide very snappy binds. I myself am using the red right now.
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> And the tubes it comes in are almost twice the size and they are cheaper than flowable as well!

I wouldn’t recommend this, especially if you’re new. My local Wal-Mart didn’t have clear flowable so I bought red gasket maker. It was horrible hard to work with. I ended up throwing it away and got some clear flowable. Much easier to work with, and if you look hard enough I’m sure there is a way to dye it. I have done about 4 silicone jobs on my yoyos and most didn’t work too well. This last one I did on a Magic Yoyo T5 turned out perfect. It has better binds than any of my yoyos, including my Sleipnir and Chief.

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