# Which flowable silicone should I get? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [June 24, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519 "2013-06-24T04:35:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/1 "2013-06-24T04:35:49Z")
Went to the hardware store, and there were many options. I took pictures. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/a/89aa6a29cefe8dca138898e1d54540adbd5ba2c0.jpeg) [http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/crococorey/null\_zpsef53c395.jpgo](http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/crococorey/null_zpsef53c395.jpgo) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/2/d/b2da0bfe2fc370cec384e70da1956ddaad3a2b2d.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/5/9/c59ee0352e72800de277e86e2eef0bde5a683fd4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Squaktopus13](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/squaktopus13/32/1325_2.png) [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/2 "2013-06-24T04:41:45Z")
Try to find some permatex that stuff is what I found to be the best ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/3 "2013-06-24T04:43:49Z")
Ok i’ll look. Maybe at home depot… ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/4 "2013-06-24T04:53:50Z")
But still, has anyone used any of the ones pictured? ---
**Author:** ![Yerret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/fbc32d/32.png) [@Yerret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yerret)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/5 "2013-06-24T04:59:24Z")
I believe it has to say “flowable” silicon on the label. I think that means it is self-leveling. ---
**Author:** ![Squaktopus13](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/squaktopus13/32/1325_2.png) [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/6 "2013-06-24T05:11:44Z")
Lots of silicone work but the best I’ve found is permatex silicone is easy to work with and is a really nice response and you can find most of their products can be found at an auto parts store like oriely’s or autozone. > **[Flowable Silicone](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/flowable-yoyo-silicone)** > > With Silicone now the standard in yo-yo play today flowable silicone is for those who want to always be prepared when they need new response or to the player who has extreme response demands.This silicone is normally used as a sealant for windshields... ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/7 "2013-06-24T06:06:11Z")
> [@crococorey](#): > > But still, has anyone used any of the ones pictured? The ones pictured arent flowable… Ives used the red one before when i didnt have flowable and let me say, it works fine, but is harder to apply and doesnt last nearly as long as flowable… It will last only a few days to a week or heavy play. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/8 "2013-06-24T06:55:19Z")
> [@Squaktopus13](#): > > Lots of silicone work but the best I’ve found is permatex silicone is easy to work with and is a really nice response and you can find most of their products can be found at an auto parts store like oriely’s or autozone. > > [Flowable Silicone – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/379/Flowable-Silicone) ^^This is the one you want.^^ None of those others are flowable. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/9 "2013-06-24T08:36:20Z")
> [@Squaktopus13](#): > > Lots of silicone work but the best I’ve found is permatex silicone is easy to work with and is a really nice response and you can find most of their products can be found at an auto parts store like oriely’s or autozone. > > [Flowable Silicone – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/379/Flowable-Silicone) This is definitely the one you want. I buy it from Advance Autoparts normally but now that I know it is sold here I will pick it up with a future order. ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/10 "2013-06-24T16:54:24Z")
Go to an auto store, like O Rileys or something like that, and find a small tube that looks like toothpaste that says windshield sealant. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/11 "2013-06-24T17:37:53Z")
Yup. Just echoing what others have said: it’s the flowable windshield sealant (I also use the Permatex one) that you want. The others are caulking; a different formula from windshield sealant. Caulking is rather soft, meaning it’s not going to hold up to much use and abuse. ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-flowable-silicone-should-i-get/55519/12 "2013-06-24T20:47:38Z")
Ok thanks guys. Ill probly find it at some auto store.