# Which silicone to buy. **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [April 18, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721 "2009-04-18T17:32:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/1 "2009-04-18T17:32:38Z")
Hi, yesterday I was in store to buy some silicone for my PGM but they have different types of silicone. Should I get Universall silicone or silicone for glass, windows and aquariums? Also should I get transparent or white silicone? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Kim-Lan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kim-lan/32/16_2.png) [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/2 "2009-04-18T17:37:03Z")
You probably want the one for glass, windows, and aquariums. ---
**Author:** ![lostprophet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@lostprophet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lostprophet)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/3 "2009-04-18T17:49:53Z")
i bought the one for glass and it worked fine, i was very impatient though and wanted to play with my new yoyo. but it dries really nicely. i would suggest putting the silicone on just before you go to bed as it can take 24 hours for it to set ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/4 "2009-04-18T18:07:30Z")
Thanks and which color white or transparent? Also how long will it last? ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/5 "2009-04-19T18:23:11Z")
Ok Ill get transparent one but can someone please tell me how long will it last?(im playing about 2 hours every day) Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/6 "2009-04-19T18:27:55Z")
The colors dont matter. For me Aquarium didnt work but maybe its different. ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/7 "2009-04-19T18:54:32Z")
Really?I need to be 100% sure it will work cause Im buing BIGGER pack of silicone (I cant find small pack in any store),its more expensive and Im saving up money for M1. ---
**Author:** ![DaShiznit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dashiznit/32/62_2.png) [@DaShiznit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaShiznit)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/8 "2009-04-19T19:01:42Z")
There is something that a lot of people like to buy called flowable silicon. It is very easy to use and very easy to clean up. Here is pic: [http://www.yoyoz.co.uk/catalog/images/silicone.png](http://www.yoyoz.co.uk/catalog/images/silicone.png) ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/9 "2009-04-19T19:21:42Z")
In store Im going to buy from they have different types of flowable silicone. ---
**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:** [April 20, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/10 "2009-04-20T04:29:28Z")
It doesn’t really matter, unless you want a higher grade of silicone. ---
**Author:** ![J-Spinn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j-spinn/32/108_2.png) [@J-Spinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J-Spinn)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2009, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/11 "2009-04-20T04:33:17Z")
Flowable. ---
**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:** [April 20, 2009, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/12 "2009-04-20T04:34:09Z")
I use GE silicone two. It’s mildew resistant, so no mildew in my yoyo! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/13 "2009-04-20T15:10:57Z")
I just got a 40ml tube of silicone that said it would cure. It does cure but mine is a bit “stiff” in the way that it doesen’t flow out evenly. And I also feel that mine does wear out fast. But the flowable silicone people are talking about is actually a windshield and glass sealer. And I do believe that certain gasa stations carry those tubes. Just get a tube that contains the words “flowable”, “silicone” and “cure”. That should work, but I believe that a silicone windshield sealer will work best. ---
**Author:** ![realityinabox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/realityinabox/32/82_2.png) [@realityinabox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/realityinabox)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/14 "2009-04-20T15:31:32Z")
> [@Batryn](#): > > I use GE silicone two. It’s mildew resistant, so no mildew in my yoyo! ;D I got that stuff, didn’t work for me at all. I let it cure for over 48 hours on one attempt, it ripped out in a few minutes flat. It never cured for me. Maybe it’s a different GE silicone II, mine says “windows and doors” on it… I’m probably just going to order the flowable stuff off of yoyonation. ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/15 "2009-04-20T16:16:22Z")
Thanks, i didn’t know they are selling silicone at gas stations, I’m going to buy some silicone tommorow, Thanks again you’re all great. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/16 "2009-04-20T22:10:10Z")
Also, red gasket maker also works. Jensen Kimmitt uses it in his Peak. This works as well: [http://www.yoyoz.co.uk/catalog/images/silicone.png](http://www.yoyoz.co.uk/catalog/images/silicone.png) ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/17 "2009-04-21T18:04:14Z")
So finally Ive got universall one because the one for aquariums was out of stock but in description it says that universall one can be used for glass, I hope it will work. Can someone tell me how long will it last in my yoyo ??? ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/18 "2009-04-21T18:17:06Z")
I think it might last a bit shorter than the one for aquariums, but each type is different. ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/19 "2009-04-21T18:36:03Z")
But how long? Two days, one week or one month? ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721/20 "2009-04-21T18:51:06Z")
As I said that depends. Each brand make their silicone a bit different. But it should last for atleast a week. Addment: You can try to wait and see. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-silicone-to-buy/1721.md?page=2)