Removing silicon caulk
#1
08-27-15, 10:18 AM
Removing silicon caulk
I am re-caulking my shower and have removed the current silicon caulk that exists. There are still some crumbly residue particles sticking to the culutured marble walls. I was thinking of using some acetone to remove the crumbles that remain. Will this work, will it damage anything? Acetone is pretty strong stuff.
#3
08-27-15, 10:44 AM
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There is nothing that I know of that dissolves silicone.
When you use a chemical to remove silicone.... you aren't dissolving it....... you are releasing it from the surface. You can try many things to make that happen. Soap is a good choice. Sometimes WD-40 works or another light oil. Mineral spirits is another good choice. You just want to make sure whatever you use doesn't permanently stain the surface.
When you use a chemical to remove silicone.... you aren't dissolving it....... you are releasing it from the surface. You can try many things to make that happen. Soap is a good choice. Sometimes WD-40 works or another light oil. Mineral spirits is another good choice. You just want to make sure whatever you use doesn't permanently stain the surface.
