what will disolve silicone?
Posted by: AL4N on 28 January 2007
does anyone know if there is a substance that will disolve SILICONE?
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by Beano
B&Q or the builders merchants will sell a chemical to dissolve it, however, if you want to remove an object which is stuck down with the stuff, try sliding some fine fishing line, a guitar string, or dental floss under the base of the object.
Dow Corning is a good brand to look for!
Beano
Dow Corning is a good brand to look for!
Beano
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by AL4N
thank you, so obvious, yet i didn't see it
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by manicatel
Screwfix sell a silicone sealant remover
p138 of the current catalogue, or part number17175-83, £2.39 for 100ml, or they also do a stuff made by Elch, 300ml for £7.99.
It does tend to make a bit of a mess, (or I did when I used it), & I resorted to a bit of patience & a sharp scalpel/stanley blade.
matt
p138 of the current catalogue, or part number17175-83, £2.39 for 100ml, or they also do a stuff made by Elch, 300ml for £7.99.
It does tend to make a bit of a mess, (or I did when I used it), & I resorted to a bit of patience & a sharp scalpel/stanley blade.
matt
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by AL4N
cheer's, i am trying to lift a sink from a tiled floor, i hade no idea it would stick quite so good. 
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by Right Wing
quote:Originally posted by AL4N:
does anyone know if there is a substance that will disolve SILICONE?
C4 should do the trick
Posted on: 28 January 2007 by Willy
quote:Originally posted by Right Wing:quote:Originally posted by AL4N:
does anyone know if there is a substance that will disolve SILICONE?
C4 should do the trick
Suspect Al4n doesn't want to lift it quite that high.
Regards,
Willy.
Posted on: 29 January 2007 by AL4N
quote:Originally posted by Willy:quote:Originally posted by Right Wing:quote:Originally posted by AL4N:
does anyone know if there is a substance that will disolve SILICONE?
C4 should do the trick
Suspect Al4n doesn't want to lift it quite that high.
Regards,
Willy.
quite.
Posted on: 29 January 2007 by ewemon
Don't forget to clean the surface afterwards with either White Spirit or Turps.
Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Skip
From Tarptent.com FAQ.
"An inexpensive product that works well is GE Silicone II clear sealer/glue. It is available as a squeeze tube in most US hardware stores or in the Tarptent Store. Set up the tent ouside in a in a well-ventilated location. Mix about a tablespoon of silicone with a couple of tablespoons of mineral spirits(paint thinner) and then apply the solution with a small foam brush. Add more mineral spirits if the solution gets too thick. Avoid skin contact and breathing fumes."
Good luck.
"An inexpensive product that works well is GE Silicone II clear sealer/glue. It is available as a squeeze tube in most US hardware stores or in the Tarptent Store. Set up the tent ouside in a in a well-ventilated location. Mix about a tablespoon of silicone with a couple of tablespoons of mineral spirits(paint thinner) and then apply the solution with a small foam brush. Add more mineral spirits if the solution gets too thick. Avoid skin contact and breathing fumes."
Good luck.
Posted on: 29 January 2007 by Ridzwan
C4?....hmmm, you can try semtex.
Posted on: 30 January 2007 by Chillkram
Posted on: 31 January 2007 by Alexander
quote:Originally posted by Chillkram:
Space flight?
Surely that's a scheme to get women to upgrade their mammarian protruberances to spaceproof status? Is there such a thing as upgradeitis in that uh, there?