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Post by jstearn on May 22, 2013 16:24:17 GMT -5
I've cleaned it and all the silicone is gone. Is there a certain place to start resiliconing it from. I was going to do the bottom then the sides.
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skirossi
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Post by skirossi on May 22, 2013 16:36:02 GMT -5
I'm in progress with the same thing. I've still got a bunch of cleaning to do though. I was planning on taping up where the edges of the silicone would be to make nice clean lines. I would think if you do that you can work quick enough that as you're smoothing it that it won't make a difference where you started.
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Post by jstearn on May 22, 2013 18:27:08 GMT -5
Yeah cleaning it was insane. Its was already resealed twice. I know one thing. After you think your done clean again. Then do it again. I kept finding small pieces of silicone I missed.
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NateG
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Post by NateG on May 25, 2013 8:39:36 GMT -5
Your starting point won't effect the performance of the silicone, it will simply be easier to start at the bottom and work your way up to avoid bumping a vertical seam. I don't know if you used it or not, but to other readers, always use denatured alcohol to clean the silicone out of the pours of the glass.
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jason
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Post by jason on May 25, 2013 13:33:09 GMT -5
I'm not sure how big of a tank your resealing. I wouldn't recommend taping, just use a razor blade to clean any extra caulking. If it's a large tank that requires a large bead allow for plenty of dry time 4-5 days. It will probably hold water after 24-48 hours like most brands state but it could very well fail a week later if all the caulking wasn't cured.
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Post by jstearn on May 25, 2013 17:18:04 GMT -5
Yeah I just sealed it. Its a custom 60 gallon tank. Ill give it atleast 4 days to set.
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