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  1. 9th April 2019, 12:47 PM #1
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    Default Removing silicone

    I've just had wooden kitchen bench tops sanded and recoated with a 2 pac poly. At the joints and in some other places theres dry silicone smeared on the tops, What can i use to dissolve or soften the silicone? will metho work without affecting the bench top finish?
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    Lighter fluid, leave it on and the silicone will swell and and separate from the bench
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    Scraper!

    Xylene will dissolve some silicons, but it is expensive, has real safety issues, and may also dissolve glues and existing finishes.


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    Strong acetic acid will dissolve silicone - unfortunately it has to be more concentrated than ordinary vinegar which is only between 4 and 8%.
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    Bunnings sells a remover

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-...mover_p1232412
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Bunnings sells a remover

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-...mover_p1232412
    Interesting to see it contains 8% sulfuric acid.
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  9. 9th April 2019, 08:36 PM #8
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    WD-40 removes it from tiles/grout/laminates.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Interesting to see it contains 8% sulfuric acid.
    0.8%
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Bunnings sells a remover

    Quote Originally Posted by BobL
    Interesting to see it contains 8% sulfuric acid.

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    0.8%

    I reckon Bob's would work a lot faster !



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