What can remove SILICONE on tank?

Wind · 09/26/2008, 01:16 PM

What can remove SILICONE on tank?

Tried razor + creidt card. But sitll have a bit left.

chimmike · 09/26/2008, 01:18 PM

razor some more. tis gonna take time.

psteeleb · 09/26/2008, 01:24 PM

after I razor blade it I rub the glass down with acetone, it will make the little pieces peel right off.

For clarification, I take it this is not inside a tank that is set up.

Wind · 09/26/2008, 01:32 PM

Does acetone damage glass/ I have starrphire.

Afraid to razor too much.

Just some smudge on some areas.

psteeleb · 09/26/2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by Wind
Does acetone damage glass/ I have starrphire.

Afraid to razor too much.

Just some smudge on some areas.

nope - used it many times. I believe rubbing alcohol will also work. Neither dissolves the silicone, it just helps break its hold on the glass. dabbing some on a paper towel then rubbing the area will result in the smaller pieces of silicone breaking free. you should wipe down the area with clean dry towels after but most will evaporate anyway. HTH

Wind · 09/26/2008, 01:42 PM

I tried. Alochol but dint' help. I'll try pick some up at home depot eh? and use creidt card lol..

slumpysix · 09/26/2008, 01:45 PM

I have used a product called Naptha (probably on the shelf next to acetone). It dissolves silicone but I cannot recommend its' use inside the tank as I have never used it for that.

chimmike · 09/26/2008, 01:58 PM

i'd be worried about using something that dissolves silicone in that some would get on some critical joints and dissolve the silicone there.

Wind · 09/26/2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by chimmike
i'd be worried about using something that dissolves silicone in that some would get on some critical joints and dissolve the silicone there.

Its just slight smudge on the inside. Im sure if I wipe and clean it, it'll be fine. ITs not like imma blast the interior and soak it. But good point. I will be extremely careful and mask and rag the coreners. Just some flaws that irks me. LOL.

gookster · 09/27/2008, 01:18 AM

razor blade + fine sandpaper + isopropyl alcohol.

09/26/2008, 01:16 PM	#1
Wind Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In an extension Posts: 1,378	What can remove SILICONE on tank? What can remove SILICONE on tank? Tried razor + creidt card. But sitll have a bit left.

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chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	razor some more. tis gonna take time. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

09/26/2008, 01:24 PM	#3
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	after I razor blade it I rub the glass down with acetone, it will make the little pieces peel right off. For clarification, I take it this is not inside a tank that is set up. __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

09/26/2008, 01:58 PM	#8
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	i'd be worried about using something that dissolves silicone in that some would get on some critical joints and dissolve the silicone there. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

09/26/2008, 01:32 PM	#4
Wind Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In an extension Posts: 1,378	Does acetone damage glass/ I have starrphire. Afraid to razor too much. Just some smudge on some areas.

09/26/2008, 01:42 PM	#6
Wind Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In an extension Posts: 1,378	I tried. Alochol but dint' help. I'll try pick some up at home depot eh? and use creidt card lol..

09/26/2008, 01:45 PM	#7
slumpysix Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 837	I have used a product called Naptha (probably on the shelf next to acetone). It dissolves silicone but I cannot recommend its' use inside the tank as I have never used it for that.

09/27/2008, 01:18 AM	#10
gookster Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DC Posts: 67	razor blade + fine sandpaper + isopropyl alcohol.