[C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

[Jon Vez]

Thanks Dave,

I did try goo gone--and pretty much everything else. I finally finished the
project today (even for a boat project, this one took much longer than
planned). A couple of things to look I found for those of you who are
looking to remove the overhead. First, check the screw holes. I found there
was a fair amount of wet balsa between the fiberglass so I had to dig that
out and coat with epoxy. As for the weather strip-I thought I could get away
with the cheaper stuff from HD, but that really didn't do it. The right
stuff is the TACO hatch foam rubber gasket--3/4x1/8 thick. Catalina did not
run the stuff around the front of the hatch so I added it. The wood on the
lexan hatch that keeps the hatch from coming out was showing signs of water
so I also epoxied that. Finally, there are two wooden rails that the hatch
slides onto when the hatch is in the open position. If your using the UMHW
you may want to add strips to those rails. I don't plan on doing this again!

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 9:13 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Removing Silicone residue?

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-----
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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