Marine Silicon Dessolver

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  1. ROEKSTE

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    Hi All,

    I am busy rebuilding some tanks and was wondering if anyone knows of a product that dissolves silicon a bit? I have scrapped off nearly all silicon from the glass but It is not totally clean of it. I have cleaned it with spirits also to help but no did not work.

    Any Ideas??
     
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    Thinners
    Or turpentine worked for me in the past.
     
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    Hi. One has to keep in mind something that won't mess up the glass, so fancy acids are out.
    Silicone rubbers have a poor resistance to high grade acetone or petrol.
    You can try some to soften the silicone overnite. Not too sure how long it'll take.
    I see there are commercial silicone removers available....
     
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    Yes. paint thinners also an option.
     
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    thanks all will try some...
     
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    Bostic makes a product called Silicon Remover.
     
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    LOL!!! :laugh:
     
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