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Old 05-15-2013, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross View Post
So, you thin down Silicone 3:1 with paint thinner and then mix water into it to accelerate the drying?

Can you please elaborate on this?
Pretty much

Rtv Silicone cures through exposure to moisture in atmospheric air, because I'm creating a giant "blob" of silicone the center does not get exposed to moisture. By adding a small amount of water to the mix it exposes the inner parts of the blob to water allowing it to cure.

Also I used xylene as a thinner as I have lots laying around
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