If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
you know the drill.....razor blades (patience) alcohol (more patience) and clean rags.....
1. CAREFULLY remove old silicone using MULTIPLE razor blades.....use ony clean sharp razor blades....
2. Use a generous amount of MEK or Acetone and clean (with shop towels) all seem lines of remaining
residue from the silicone seals...
3. Use more shop towels soaked with hot water to remove any chemical trail left over from the MEK or
acteone....
4. Let the tank dry thouroughly or use a hair dryer.
5. Using the proper silicone (100% GE Silicone) apply with ice cream sticks a bead of approximately the size
of a drinking straw, take your time, start in the bottom
of each corner and pull the bead up towards the top of the tank. Don't worry about
looking like a professional, just make sure you get a good solid bead of
silicone pressed firmly into the seam. Take your time and work carefully, you can do it....smiles.
Use razor blades to remove any excess or mess. Once you get the hang of it....it goes quickly.....good luck Brian.
If you want to bring the tank to my place, I can help you out. I have a couple other tanks that need to be resealed. We can have a resealing party in the garage - all are welcome!
Scarecrow : I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy : How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
Comment