How to

[jlennon]

Do you need to remove the silicone sealant from between the glass when resealing a tank? If so how?

 

[Citrinellus]

yes, and a razor blade.

 

[jlennon]

yes, and a razor blade.

Wow are you serious? Do you have to remove the trim too?

 

[Toby_H]

new silicone does not stick to cured silicone...

So if you do not trust the old seal, 'patching' it is a risky idea...

 

[hybridtheoryd16]

I have never removed the silicone that is in between the panes when doing a reseal unless it was discolored from meds or i was switching colors of sealant.

There is also no reason to remove the trims.

 

[jlennon]

The tank I am resealing is a 55 gallon that was leaking from the bottom of the tank. I have decided since the cross brace on the top center of the tank was broken I am going to replace the trim with a glass top with braces in quarters. But since the tank was leaking on the bottom will I need to remove the bottom trim as well? We have one side done but we are having a hard ass time getting the other side off and we have not gotten to the bottom yet.

 

[jlennon]

Got the seal off and tank broken down. Used acetone (fun stuff) and just waited a few then went at it with a razor blade. Got it all taken down and the GF broke one of the 48 inch sides. Figures now to plan B. Oh and it only took a full day to do. From 6pm to 11pm one night and last night we started at 6pm and turned in around 10pm.