Removing Silicone

seatrek · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2004

Looking for some good suggestions to remove silicone residue so I can re-bed hardware. Thanks

GordMay · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2004

Turpentine and Acetone will disolve Silicone. Use a non-abrasive scouring pad and LOTS of paper towels (you don''t want to merely spread the stuff around).
There are a number of more drastic chemicals, which I''d hate to even mention.
There are also a number of commercial formulations - search "Silicone Solvent".
HTH
Gord

maestro · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2004

don''t forget a bit of elbow grease!!!

sokolb · #4 (**permalink**) 05-18-2004

Wear gloves when working with Acetone. You will absorb it through your skin and it''s bad for the liver.