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Travis L. Stevens
05/29/2006, 08:38 AM
I was wondering what chemicals can/will readily eat through silicon. I have a tank that has residule silicone where baffles were once placed. Of course, a new razorblade got almost all of it off, but there is that pesky little bit left that the razor blade can't get. have any ideas of what I could use (preferably not lab grade due to limited access)?

Sk8r
05/29/2006, 08:55 AM
Sometimes one of those plastic Brillo pads will get it.

Randy Holmes-Farley
05/29/2006, 01:36 PM
I would not try to remove silicone adhesive or sealant with a chemical treatment. Mechanical removal is the way to go.

Travis L. Stevens
05/29/2006, 02:34 PM
Cool. Thanks.

Randy Holmes-Farley
05/29/2006, 02:35 PM
You're welcome.

Good luck. :)