Remove silicone from glass?

MrRoo · 04/08/2008, 01:50 PM

Bought a used tank that was used as a sump but the guy had acrylic and it buckled. I removed the acrylic and now there are residue of silicone on the glass, how do I go about removing it? I know silicone does not bond well with itself so I would like to get it all off so I can finish my sump

SteveNMegz · 04/08/2008, 01:52 PM

we used a razorblade and worked great (on a glass tank)

MrRoo · 04/08/2008, 01:56 PM

I tried the razor blade and it got most of it out but there are still some left on.

KB2202 · 04/08/2008, 06:51 PM

I used to work at a glass shop and we used very fine steel wool and glass cleaner for lubrication. Worked well and didn't scratch the glass.

wiscsaltwater · 04/08/2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

I used to work at a glass shop and we used very fine steel wool and glass cleaner for lubrication

Dont use glass cleaners on the inside of a tank you plan to put saltwater in, most have ammonia in them, also i wouldnt use steel wool because you can leave little pieces of steel in the silicone corners and it will rust and release toxins later.

fareforce · 04/09/2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wiscsaltwater
Dont use glass cleaners on the inside of a tank you plan to put saltwater in, most have ammonia in them, also i wouldnt use steel wool because you can leave little pieces of steel in the silicone corners and it will rust and release toxins later.

Vinager, and a terry cloth will help, but most importantly, a very sharp razor blade.

Savas · 04/10/2008, 06:54 AM

I agree with the razor blade idea. I have also had some success with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. As far as I know, the eraser is just a sponge.

04/08/2008, 01:50 PM	#1
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	Remove silicone from glass? Bought a used tank that was used as a sump but the guy had acrylic and it buckled. I removed the acrylic and now there are residue of silicone on the glass, how do I go about removing it? I know silicone does not bond well with itself so I would like to get it all off so I can finish my sump

04/08/2008, 01:52 PM	#2
SteveNMegz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Colborne Posts: 1,140	we used a razorblade and worked great (on a glass tank) __________________ Steve and Megz Current Tank Info: 55G Shallow Reef (30x30x14) - Equip: Ecotech Radion XR30 G3 Pro, 2 Tunze 6055, Vertex Omega 130 Skimmer, Ecotech Vectra M1 return, Vertex Rx1.5 Zeovit Reactor

04/10/2008, 06:54 AM	#7
Savas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland / St. Thomas once a month Posts: 764	I agree with the razor blade idea. I have also had some success with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. As far as I know, the eraser is just a sponge. __________________ If you can get your wife hooked into reef keeping, you can spend all the money you want! Current Tank Info: 24 gallon Aquapod Nanotuners 4.32 T-5 lighting upgrade; 24 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting; 12 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting.

04/08/2008, 01:56 PM	#3
MrRoo Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 629	I tried the razor blade and it got most of it out but there are still some left on.

04/08/2008, 06:51 PM	#4
KB2202 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	I used to work at a glass shop and we used very fine steel wool and glass cleaner for lubrication. Worked well and didn't scratch the glass.