Silicone Remover

[Willis]

Hello People
Is there such a thing as silicone remover that will not damage powder coated rail kit/mt mounts

[snake321]

plastic razor blades

[Cas]

try WD40, it turns the silicone into a goo once you get the thick part off. I really don't know if if will harm the powder coat though.

[Goad]

on the subject of removing annoying stuff...
what do you guys use to losen up the putty around the intake? I have tried everything short of WD-40 :D

[lucky]

Hello People
Is there such a thing as silicone remover that will not damage powder coated rail kit/mt mounts
my ex used doctor 90125:)

[fatboy95]

on the subject of removing annoying stuff...
what do you guys use to losen up the putty around the intake? I have tried everything short of WD-40 :D
slap a little KY on it. loosens up just about any intake.....:eek: :eek:

[Goad]

i thought for a second this was the sandbar.... :rolleyes:

[blue wonder]

Hello People
Is there such a thing as silicone remover that will not damage powder coated rail kit/mt mounts
hey willis try solvent...we use it to clean suction housings when we rebuild pumps

[placecrafttim]

I've used lacquer thinner and it worked better than denatured alcohol and mineral spirits. I never did try WD-40. I would test it on a small spot first and dont let it sit to long. It did fine on gel coat and anodizing.

[Cs19]

willis use race gas its the best thing for that.

[watergun4u]

cs19 it right race gas works great!!!!!!!!!!!, but slap some wax on it after you clean it! :D

[GUGS102]

Pep Buys carries a "Gum" remover in a small spray can. Works awesome, won't hurt paint or gel. I've saved hours with this stuff.
Gugs

[GUGS102]

on the subject of removing annoying stuff...
what do you guys use to losen up the putty around the intake? I have tried everything short of WD-40 :D
That stuff is designed not to be soluble(Sp). I cut as much as I could with a cut off wheel and then forced it out. Wear a mask if you are cutting that stuff.
Gugs

[DMOORE]

I've used Acetone in the past. And it will not harm powdercoat.
Darrell.

[Goad]

That stuff is designed not to be soluble(Sp). I cut as much as I could with a cut off wheel and then forced it out. Wear a mask if you are cutting that stuff.
Gugs
yeah, ive used a 4" cutting wheel on my angle grinder while the boat is flipped over and cut all around the intake 1/2" to 1" deep (till i can feel it hit metal) and then took a dremel and grinded away all of the putty in the bidlge area around the intake.......then wacked it several times with a rubber mallot, but it still wont give.
Just thought i'd ask if there was some mericle solvent that makes it vay-poo-rise.

[Oldsquirt]

Goad, judicous use of heat, from a propane torch or heat gun, will soften the adhesive enough to get it apart.

[blue wonder]

I've used Acetone in the past. And it will not harm powdercoat.
Darrell.
i think your thinking of laquer thinner...acetone will take powdercoat right off!!!

[Goad]

Goad, judicous use of heat, from a propane torch or heat gun, will soften the adhesive enough to get it apart.
I have tried to heat up the intake with one of these:
http://nosheteria.com/Blowtorch.jpg
and after running the torch over it for about 10 minutes, the intake was still cold to the touch. I breifly tried putting the torch right on the putty, but it just cooked the fiberglass which at that point didnt seem like a good idea.
I really havent exhausted all efforts to get it out....I have some other ideas in mind which i have found on other older posts.

[Beer-30]

From site:
http://www.alwaysbrilliant.com/images/Hero/DSC_8229.jpg
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Me: Goo Gone, by ULINE is great stuff for removing silicone. It is citrus based, so it won't hurt anything. If it is in an area where you can spray it on, let it sit, and then return to remove it - it is much easier.

[snake321]

I have tried to heat up the intake with one of these:
http://nosheteria.com/Blowtorch.jpg
and after running the torch over it for about 10 minutes, the intake was still cold to the touch. I breifly tried putting the torch right on the putty, but it just cooked the fiberglass which at that point didnt seem like a good idea.
I really havent exhausted all efforts to get it out....I have some other ideas in mind which i have found on other older posts.
wood chistle and a ball peen,
gets right to the point

[DEL51]

willis use race gas its the best thing for that.
No Shit! Race fuel jelly's that stuff up real quick.

[inwo]

Just ran across this...............http://cgi.ebay.com/Marine-Release-Sealant-Remover-Boat_W0QQitemZ7250049140QQihZ015QQcategoryZ15272QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

[sanger rat]

Ditto on using gas.:)

[Willis]

Just ran across this...............http://cgi.ebay.com/Marine-Release-Sealant-Remover-Boat_W0QQitemZ7250049140QQihZ015QQcategoryZ15272QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Thanks,
Just ordered some, will let you know how well it removes what they claim.:eek:

[YeLLowBoaT]

any mineral spirt( paint thiner, naptha, gas, and etc) 3m makes a product called all purpose adhesive remover that works great...

[67weimann]

3m makes a product called all purpose adhesive remover that works great...
I just bought some of that today and it didn't even affect the silicone. Followed directions and the silicone is still there...wtf am I doing wrong?

[YeLLowBoaT]

I just bought some of that today and it didn't even affect the silicone. Followed directions and the silicone is still there...wtf am I doing wrong?
Are you sure you got the right stuff? The stuff should eat the silcone for lunch... just get a rag wet with it and wipe it on, come back in 15 mins and you should be able to just peel it right off.
was it # 08984?
they have a couple diffrent versions of it... One does not do shit and the other works wonders... I've used this stuff of thru hull fittings and outboards that thave been bonded to hulls with the shit that takes the gell with it when it comes off, and it works wonders.