HELP!!!! Best way to remove silicon from acrylic tank

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mrwinkle

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Ok I decided to renovate my tank and i removed my DIY 3D background of my tank so it went from this:
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to this:
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My question is what is the best way to remove the dried silicon from my acrylic wall? I dont want to get a huge scraper and scape it off because i dont want to ruin my wall just remove the silicon. Is there a a super hard plastic scraper that will remove the silicon and not remove the acrylic with it? Throw me some ideas guys and girls.

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WOW no one on MFK can throw me a bone?!?!?!?!
 
Use a small scraper to lift the silicone a little. Then you should be able to peel it slowly. Silicone doesn't adhere well to acrylic anyway. If that doesn't work, try the same method with a blow dryer but don't let it get to hot. This should soften the silicone enough to allow you peel
It off.


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strollo22 said:
Use a small scraper to lift the silicone a little. Then you should be able to peel it slowly. Silicone doesn't adhere well to acrylic anyway. If that doesn't work, try the same method with a blow dryer but don't let it get to hot. This should soften the silicone enough to allow you peel
It off.


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Good idea, why didnt i think of that?
 
you can get a razor blade mount that works as a scraper. home depot or lowes if you go easy it should work.

some glue melts into acrylic and almost bonds if that has happened you will probable have to sand it free.

looks like tanqueray to me :D
 
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