[colinyates]

Constantly battling with the removal of silicon marks.  One guy once mentioned on this forum of two chemicals that could be mixed to combat this problem. Ive looked in the archives but nothing found.
Any of you guys able to help?
   

[andyM]

Have you tried a silicone remover? Available from Screwfix or DIY Store.
I haven't tried it on glass, but done a good enough job when I resealed the bath!

[colinyates]

Thanks but Im down in Joburg, may have to get some flown in.  Just looking for an alternative that could be made up.  You wouldnt believe the amount of mess these so called glaziers make here. Eish!!!!!

[andyM]

Ask a builder or plumber, im sure they will know where to get some

[colinyates]

Trust me AJM this is still 3rd world down here. Just cant get the stuff you guys can.

[andyM]

Right ive been doing a bit of googling. Seems that most Silicone Removers contain around 60% Petroleum.
The other ingredient is Sulphonic Acid, but I don't know what the hell that is  :

[colinyates]

Brilliant,  the petroleum is what i remember but the Sulphonic is a  :)new one.
Thanks all the same greatly appreciated.

[andyM]

Do you think it might be Caustic Soda? This is an industrial cleaner and can dissolve grease,fats and oil based proteins. 

[colinyates]

Will contact my chemist mate tomorrow and find out.
Thanks again.

[Jeff Brimble]

Colin get some plain cornflour or baby talc and apply liberally with 0000 grade wire wool, it works !

[mark mann]

oh crikey i removed strips of it off the pane other day (whilst wet) with my pocket scraper.

was this a no no?

[Spruce]

Constantly battling with the removal of silicon marks. One guy once mentioned on this forum of two chemicals that could be mixed to combat this problem. Ive looked in the archives but nothing found.
Any of you guys able to help?
 

Hi

There is a hardware store in Honeydew called Ferreiras.
At one time they had everything for the building trade. Telephone No 011 - 795 3733.
Address Cnr Beyers Naud Drive & Juice Street, Honeydew.

I don't know anyones name now - just give them a ring.

Spruce

[colinyates]

Constantly battling with the removal of silicon marks. One guy once mentioned on this forum of two chemicals that could be mixed to combat this problem. Ive looked in the archives but nothing found.
Any of you guys able to help?
 

Hi

There is a hardware store in Honeydew called Ferreiras.
At one time they had everything for the building trade. Telephone No 011 - 795 3733.
Address Cnr Beyers Naud Drive & Juice Street, Honeydew.

I don't know anyones name now - just give them a ring.

Spruce
Hi Sruce I was in Ferreiras yesterday our workshop is just down the road in Laser Park, they have nothing there.
Are you based in Joeys?

[colinyates]

Colin get some plain cornflour or baby talc and apply liberally with 0000 grade wire wool, it works !

Cheers Jeff, just one problem I cant get 0000 wire wool here but I will definetly get some sent over.  I have a delivery of kit coming in the next 2 weeks.
Can you advise were to buy?

[colinyates]

Constantly battling with the removal of silicon marks. One guy once mentioned on this forum of two chemicals that could be mixed to combat this problem. Ive looked in the archives but nothing found.
Any of you guys able to help?
 

cheers Spruce our workshop is just down the road. I was actually there yessterday but they have nothing for this problem.
When did you live here?

Hi

There is a hardware store in Honeydew called Ferreiras.
At one time they had everything for the building trade. Telephone No 011 - 795 3733.
Address Cnr Beyers Naud Drive & Juice Street, Honeydew.

I don't know anyones name now - just give them a ring.

Spruce

[richard jagger]

HI Collen yates Hoe gaan did in Joies my Broer ?

[pure tech]

Oil Flo 141 is good on silicone and a lot more.

[richard jagger]

Spruce are you from Joberg S A ?

[Mike_G]

Are you trying to remove loads off it or just the odd bit here and there? If its just small bits use a micro fibre cloth and rub like hell the friction will burn away the silicon.

[colinyates]

Loads of the stuff, messy workers here. Just done a normal clean on offices and the stuff is all over. Guy wants a quote to remove it.