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Removing silicon - Stuart Joseph - 09-11-2020

Good afternoon all.  I am currently resurrecting some original headlamp glasses that have been glued into rims with lashings of black silicon. I have scraped away the bulk but is there a product which will remove that which is stuck to the glass?

Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire

Stuart

RE: Removing silicon - Barry Townsend - 09-11-2020

B&Q sell a silicone remover spray - I’d also try nail polish remover

RE: Removing silicon - Charles P - 09-11-2020

Toluene works well

RE: Removing silicon - Duncan Grimmond - 09-11-2020

Orange oil.

RE: Removing silicon - Renaud - 09-11-2020

What is orange oil when it's at home Duncan?

RE: Removing silicon - Nick Lettington - 09-11-2020

There is a gel available in a tube that softens silicone mastic, allowing it to be removed. I have had a tube in the garage close on 4 years now for a round tuit job I didn't get to yet... so I can't say if it is any good!

RE: Removing silicon - Chris KC - 09-11-2020

I would suggest acetone or nail polish remover, and (on glass) a mild abrasive pad (such as used for dish washing) or even wire wool.

RE: Removing silicon - Steve Jones - 09-11-2020

Petrol's always worked for me. It softens the silicone such that it can be peeled/scraped off. Brake Cleaner works as well.

Steve

RE: Removing silicon - Howard Wright - 09-11-2020

Hi Stuart

I’ve used cellulose thinners successfully in the past!  When I say cellulose it is actually a “universal” gun wash thinner.

Cheers

Howard

RE: Removing silicon - dickie65 - 09-11-2020

Acetone is no good for silicone as it flashes off too fast. ( We use both at work in the marine industry )
You can get silicone remover from the likes of screwfix.
I got two small bottles from Lidl .
Loctite do a spray gasket remover 7200