Smoothing out silicone ?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
rallysman;2195649; said:
I did the same thing with tape, only put it a bit closer to the corner. Then I just used my finger. No air bubbles at all.
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Yeah I know it's pretty wide. I did that intentionally though. This tank is a mostly sand setup for mudskippers. I didn't want anything other than a smooth wide suface they could not have the chance to climb on. Totally agree with you on the width, a full water set up should be much thinner.

I like the fact that this approach lets the flat side of the thing keep you against the glass. You can't go off track because it keeps you straight and you can use allot more pressure. Rinse it off, put it in the toolbox and keep it for the next tank. Once you reseal your first one, you don't go back...:headbang2
 
yeah any time we silicone anything on a roof its smoothed with your finger and a little bit of spit, works excellant, and never sticks to your fingers
 
Got it sorted, not the best looking job I`ve done, but the tank has metal trim around the edges so you can`t see the silicone bead :P

Thanks All
 
Yes, spit is excellent for that purpose.
Another way is to use plain water with one or two drops of dish detergent.
This works beautiful as well.
 
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just glide your finger across the beads
 
Man, did we forget one of the most valuable tools on the plannet. PLASTIC SPOON! To keep the silicone from sticking to it just use a tad bit of cooking oil on it. Works great!
 
Plastic spoons work great, a tool made from rigid plastic. But for me , the best, spit on a finger.
 
I wear a cheap rubber glove from the paint dept.The spatula is a great idea though,Ill try that next time.
 
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