Re: [Killietalk] Use of Polish Remover

[Sue & Charles Harrison <csharrison at inkmaker_net>]

Sandy and all,
Speaking professionally regards to the Silicone RTV sealant,

The old sealant acts as a primer for the new sealant.

A good degreaser (don't use finger nail polish remover) denatured 
alcohol is just as good. MEK and/or Acetone is fine also - and a 
sharp razor blade will leave behind a base to bind to. The smoother 
the better but there really isn't a reason or good way to remove ALL 
the Silicone base formed by a good seal from the past. One does need 
to have everything smooth but a very fine grit sand paper will also 
buff up the edges to seal, again leaving behind the base coat from 
the first sealing.

The silicone sealant actually bonds with the glass and becomes part of it.

Hope you found the hardware store by now, and we missed you at the convention!

Charles H

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