Old end of a thin zip tie works just as well IMO, or come to a blackbear race and we will give you all a dip stick from Orange Seal, we have a zillion.I’ve dipped a pipe cleaner through and checked the Stan’s level that way. Saves me a few minutes in a pinch. But normally I just pop the bead.
Cant say ive had that problem.The replenisher does not go through the valve very well either. The SILCA sealant is more trouble than it is worth IMO.