Silicone residue removal

[vshawn]

The angle of the razor blade makes a huge difference too.

[Masonjames]

Methyl hydrate and 0000 steel wool.

[Christopher]

Well no luck with the magic eraser or the acetone. I've resealed many aquariums before, but never had so much trouble getting the residue off as this one.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by Masonjames

Methyl hydrate and 0000 steel wool.

Well I guess I'll pick some of this up tomorrow if I have time. Hopefully it works. I'm tired of looking at this tank empty.

[jasonb]

wd/40 should soften it up, wait 5 minutes and then you can just wipe it off with a rag

[gregzz4]

I wouldn't use WD40 - too much stuff in it

99% Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) works well on the leftover film
Drug store stuff

[hillegom]

I used the replaceable blades for an olga knife. Very sharp! Just cuts the silicone off. 2-3 blades is all you will need. Then I used alcohol to clean the glass before putting on new silicone.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Masonjames

Methyl hydrate and 0000 steel wool.

Smart man

[monza]

Stainless steel razor blades are the best, they don't scratch glass. (as easy)

[The Guy]

I spoke yesterday with the GE sealant people and asked them if they make any silicone that is aquarium safe. Their answer NO, all their stuff contains mold and mildew chemicals. So GE I or GE II that some of us used over the years is now included in the formula.