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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Aquakleen Restoration Services on November 03, 2009, 04:36:00 pm

Title: Silicone remover recommendations?
Post by: Aquakleen Restoration Services on November 03, 2009, 04:36:00 pm

Anyone tried a chemical to remove outdoor cured silicone from doors and window frames etc?

Thanks in advance

John

Title: Re: Silicone remover recommendations?
Post by: JandS on November 03, 2009, 05:42:06 pm

Not sure but doesn't meths work.
Failing that ring DG firm up and ask.
They use something.

John

Title: Re: Silicone remover recommendations?
Post by: Phild on November 07, 2009, 11:27:30 am

Our Builders Initial Clean teams use Sabre from Solvitol tel 0191 430 1111. It's main ingredient is Dimethyl Ketone so you should be able to use that to get a local equivalent.

Ensure you use scrupulously clean wipes as any damage to the glazing will land you with a massive bill as any windowcleaner who does initial cleans will tell you.

Title: Re: Silicone remover recommendations?
Post by: Griffus on November 07, 2009, 07:16:06 pm

A solvent based UPVC cleaner will do this.

Ours contains:
20% Acetone
80% Naptha (petroleum), hydrosulferised heavy

and works a treat.

Title: Re: Silicone remover recommendations?
Post by: stalwart on November 26, 2009, 06:26:57 pm

Wooden or plastic frames?