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Bath silicone - how do i get it off?
« on: November 13, 2006, 19:19:22 »
Well whats the best way to get bath silicone off without marking the bath?

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« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2006, 19:29:04 »
window type scraper with a new stanly blade

and a lot of care
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« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2006, 19:30:57 »
There might be a solvent type thingy out there, but as anything that's any use is being banned you'd better ask quick at your local DIY or plumber's merchants.  Otherwise, as siad a very sharp new knife blad in a scraper and a lot of care.

Is it enamel or acrylic?
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« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2006, 19:34:30 »
I had to do the same a while back & bought some remover, I think it was from Wickes, good stuff, but as RRB's says, it may not still be available :(

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« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2006, 19:37:23 »
Screwfix do a silicone remover if you have a catalogue handy and don't mind waiting a day or two......................
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« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2006, 19:45:23 »
Plumbers mechants should stock some. I got some a few months ago I think & although it definetly helps to loosen the sealant I found I still needed a knife to remove it all.  A kitchen knife was good for this, flat bladed & not too sharp.

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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2006, 19:49:38 »
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There might be a solvent type thingy out there, but as anything that's any use is being banned you'd better ask quick at your local DIY or plumber's merchants.  Otherwise, as siad a very sharp new knife blad in a scraper and a lot of care.

Is it enamel or acrylic?


It's acrylic so i was worried about marking it - might try some of the remover stuff first i think :lol:

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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2006, 20:12:26 »
Sit in the bath and flick hot water onto it and pick at it. After a few weeks you will have picked it all off.

Top tip. Dont stay in the bath for a few weeks picking at it :wink: A; the bath water will become cold B; you will end up like a prune!!!

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Re: Bath silicone - how do i get it off?
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2006, 21:05:11 »
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Well whats the best way to get bath silicone off without marking the bath?

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Daz


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