[C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

[Dave Rabinowitz]

thanks, Jon.  On the page Jeff referenced, I ordered the #22691 tape.  I
haven't seen it or tried it yet, so don't know all the issues yet....they
seem to be able to turn it around in a few days.

BTW, have you tried goo gone?  I seem to recall lifecaulk makes a caulk
remover/cleaner, but not sure if it works on cured caulk.

I'll watch out for the weather stripping....

dave

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 7:27 AM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks all. Jeff I will look for the 3M stuff. Since I won't be likely to
> find the tape, I'll be doing without.
> Dave--yes, once you remove the existing silicone, you simply remove the
> screws and slide it back. No need to remove the traveler. I also found
> what
> appears to be a very thin layer of weather stripping on each side of the
> hatch piece. It is a very small thickness and if possible I would like to
> replace it as it has seen better days. If you are going to do this
> project,
> you may want to keep this in mind. I believe it is about a 1/2" wide strip
> and about 1/8" thick. It probably provides some vibration resistance and I
> don't believe it contributes to water tightness...
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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