[C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

[Jeff Hare]

Woodworker's warehouse is out of business so the link is no good.  Try
http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/10871  to get an idea of what we're
talking about.

You can google it and order it online.   Getting the wide tape is GOOD if
you're installing it on the hatch itself.  It'll last longer and stick
better.  Wash down the surface 2 or 3 times letting it dry for a couple
minutes inbetween with acetone before applying it and it should stick
nicely.

Get the thick stuff if you can as it wears longer.

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan S. Field
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:11 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

This is from my archives:

Does anyone on the list know where to get replacements for the plastic 
tapes that the companionway hatch slides on.  Also, what is used to adhere
to the tapes to the gelcoat?

Thanks,
Herb Creech Cloud Chaser #606
*****************************
The material used here is very similar, if not identical to the slick strips
that
woodworkers use on jigs and Table Saw fences.    A woodworkers supply store
sells this stuff pretty cheaply and it has a really durable adhesive on it
already.

Follow this really ugly link to the product, 

http://www.woodworkerswarehouse.com/shopItemDetail.asp?ID=&txtproductId=TS03
4&txtQueryID=&txtKeyword=fence&selCategory=&selPrice=&absPage=1&shopperid=U0
L5LGPREWM59JD9QCXWDWV7J2R7BPL5


or go to www.woodworkerswarehouse.com  and search for "UHMW"  and you'll see
the stuff...
Comes in a few different widths on a 10' roll.   It's about the same
thickness as the stuff on the
boat, perhaps a tad heavier...

Definitely use Rick's suggestion to clean the surface carefully.  

That's what I use...
********************************************************

I replaced mine last year with "Japanese Glide Tape" available from 
Annapolis Performance Sailing for $15 / roll.  It didn't require any 
trimming.  See http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d3000/e2131.asp.


Scott Thompson


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave
Rabinowitz
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:01 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

agreed, that wouldn't be a good place to have acetone fumes!  I suspect most
chemicals that will remove caulk might have similar fume issues....

HD and most others in my area didn't have UHMW tape.   I ended up ordering
3" wide tape, altho the tape used is just 3/4" wide.  don't know why i did
that.... :-) Ya know, gee, might be handy, make it wider, use it for other
projects....ya da ya da ya da....

Interesting the tape doesn't go all the way back.  That's good to know....

I assume you didn't have to remove the main traveler...?  appears that just
removing the screws around the hood and sliding it aft will do the trick....

thanks for the info...
dave



On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:31 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave
> Rabinowitz
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:45 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> 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
> >
> >
>
>