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Re: Silicone removal
>From: IDMiamiBob at aol_com
>Subject: Re:Silicone remover
>
>James Purchase writes:
>
>> "I'm having a warm time removing silicone sealant from a cracked
aquarium in
>> order to execute repairs. Anyone know of a chemical that removes the
>> stuff?"
>>
>> Acetone - available in the automotive section of most well stocked
>> "superstores" (Canadian Tire in Canada).
>
>Won't acetone dissolve the plastic frame as well? In fact I suspect it will
>eat the frame faster than the silicone.
In my case if it works, no problem. I built the tank myself (one of my
Amano-cubes) so there is no plastic rimming. I appreciate all the advice
I'm getting from the listers.
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