milky silicone

[gaz025]

ok . the silicone on my new tank is still "milky" colored . so im thinking its not properly dry although im told its been stood 4 wks .

the silicone seems are not clear on the bottom or on the corners for that matter.

should i drain and let it dry or just carry on regardless ?

 

[chesterthehero]

"clear" silicone is almost never clear like glass.. it almost always has a haze to it especially where its thick..

poke it with your finger.. if it does not smush around then IMO you are good

 

[dr_sudz]

the silicone should be firm to the touch, and if it has cured for 4 weeks then your alright.

 

[gaz025]

thanks guys . sounds good. i was hoping so was thinking it would proably take months for it to dry all the way through .

ill go put some water in

 

[chesterthehero]

whats the tube say about drying time?

 

[gaz025]

no idea. it was built for me guy said it should be ok but wanted to make sure as the i expected the silicone to be less of a milky color . . its about a quarter full at the moment anyhow .

 

[drizzt04]

clear silicone is never really clear. the milky haze is normal.