Can acrylic be siliconed?

paradicio · 12/30/2006, 12:40 AM

I got my sump in the mail today (basically some sheets of acrylic that I'm assembling into a sump), and I'm not sure I trust the "cement" that was provided. I'm wondering if it's possible to silicone the pieces together in addition to the glue. Just to give me some piece of mind.

Thanks in advance for the help!

crazyguy34834 · 12/30/2006, 12:43 AM

thats what I did. I used two part epoxy for plastics and used the silicon on the inside. don't forget to use aquarium silicon

paradicio · 12/30/2006, 12:45 AM

Perfect! Thanks for the quick reply!

Do you happen to know if aquarium silicon is available at like a lowes or ace hardware, or is my LFS my only option?

Thanks!

crazyguy34834 · 12/30/2006, 12:55 AM

thats exactly where I got mine

crazyguy34834 · 12/30/2006, 12:55 AM

thats exactly where I got mine, lows that is

paradicio · 12/30/2006, 12:57 AM

Love this forum! Thanks so much for the help!

Hekim · 12/30/2006, 01:38 AM

GE Silicone I or II work fine, both are available at Lowes. Just make sure whatever you use is 100% silicone with no fungicide or mold inhibiter.

staticx · 12/30/2006, 02:41 AM

if you use weld on # 3 or 4 there is no need for the silicone. But for peace of mind I guess. Silicone does not bond well to acrylic and will literally peel right off

kau_cinta_ku · 12/30/2006, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hekim
GE Silicone I or II work fine, both are available at Lowes. Just make sure whatever you use is 100% silicone with no fungicide or mold inhibiter.

it must be GE Silicone I windows and doors now as the II has the bioseal in it now

12/30/2006, 12:40 AM	#1
paradicio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 139	Can acrylic be siliconed? I got my sump in the mail today (basically some sheets of acrylic that I'm assembling into a sump), and I'm not sure I trust the "cement" that was provided. I'm wondering if it's possible to silicone the pieces together in addition to the glue. Just to give me some piece of mind. Thanks in advance for the help!

12/30/2006, 12:43 AM	#2
crazyguy34834 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 353	thats what I did. I used two part epoxy for plastics and used the silicon on the inside. don't forget to use aquarium silicon

12/30/2006, 12:45 AM	#3
paradicio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 139	Perfect! Thanks for the quick reply! Do you happen to know if aquarium silicon is available at like a lowes or ace hardware, or is my LFS my only option? Thanks!

12/30/2006, 12:55 AM	#4
crazyguy34834 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 353	thats exactly where I got mine

12/30/2006, 12:57 AM	#6
paradicio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 139	Love this forum! Thanks so much for the help!

12/30/2006, 01:38 AM	#7
Hekim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 26	GE Silicone I or II work fine, both are available at Lowes. Just make sure whatever you use is 100% silicone with no fungicide or mold inhibiter.

12/30/2006, 02:41 AM	#8
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	if you use weld on # 3 or 4 there is no need for the silicone. But for peace of mind I guess. Silicone does not bond well to acrylic and will literally peel right off