[C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

[Jon Vez]

Thanks Dave. I'm still working under the winter cover and I want to avoid
acetone in the enclosed space. That is what I would have used if I were in
open air. I was hoping to find the UHMW at Home Depot since I want to finish
this project this week. I know it's a long shot, but if they don't have it,
I'll go without. I have been using the hatch for several seasons without
anything other than some McLube with no problems since the original came
off.
The hatch goes a bit past the cover so you would put the tape down the
entire length of the hatch. The original did not go all the way back if I
understand your question correctly.

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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Rabinowitz
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

How bout acetone??  I generally use acetone for cleaning/degreasing, not
sure what type of caulk you have or whether it will work.  I'll be using
that when I get there....

I am about to tackle the same project, the UHMW tape is sched'd for delivery
tomorrow.  I was thinking about Jeff's suggestion of putting the tape on the
hatch itself, rather than the "track".  Does the slidey-tape go all the way
back on the track, beneath the hood, or does it end one hatch-length in
(from companionway/cockpit)...?? (Not sure I'm describing that too well...)

thanks!
dave
WindChill
#445

On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> I started the project of resealing the companionway hatch cover. Now that
> I
> have it off I have a fair amount of residue on the edges of the hatch
> cover
> and the mating surface of the boat. Any suggestions on what to use to
> remove
> this residue? I used a razor blade to get most of the silicone off but
> need
> something a bit more effective for the remaining residue. Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Jon Vez
>
> Solstice #582
>
>