silicon solvent????

[SnowManSnow]

Is there a product out there that helps remove cured silicon ( other than a razor) ? If so, where can I find it??[/img]

 

[iseeweed]

I used to be an auto tech for many years. I was always looking for a solvent to "melt" cured rtv silicon. The only thing I found that actually would soften it at all was a carb/throttle body cleaner called 2+2. Probably one of the most caustic chemicals I have ever been in contact with. Also a chemical called MEK(methly-ethyl-ketone) may soften it up over time.

 

[Anonymous]

No, the silicon is such a good material that there is not many chemical that can break it down. Don't you wish it dissolves like sugar in cheap solvent like water? but then it would be useless.

My guess is that HF may do the trick. If you think MEK is nasty enough, stay away from HF.

 

[Anonymous]

elbow grease.

actually, I found a razor then a dry scotchbrite pad worked wonders...

 

[liquid]

Silicone is very inert (non-reactive) to almost everything. Best bet is a razor blade and elbowgrease like Bingo said above.

Shane

 

[Anonymous]

What's a good solvent to get it off your hands? Not like I made a mess of myself trying to partition off my sump er anything

 

[liquid]

Before it cures, I believe that water or mineral spirits are an appropriate solvent. It should list cleanup on the side of the container it comes in.

Shane

 

[Anonymous]

hard to read the container when it's stuck to your hand.

 

[liquid]

d'oh!

 

[Anonymous]

hard to read the container when it's stuck to your hand.

:lol: You SO need something else to do. Didn't you go see a gelding?

 

[Anonymous]

Before I busted my knee up, yes. Deal fell through tho . Besides, I am keeping busy by setting up a nano and peeling the cured silicone off my hands :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

What's a good solvent to get it off your hands?

Belt sander

B

 

[Anonymous]

:shock: :p

 

[bleedingthought]

Fishing line! Works like a champ.