Cleaning tank. Use vinegar, rubbing alcohol or dish soap?

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 12:17 AM

It wasn't too bad to clean. Vinegar is DISGUSTING smelling though. It's drying right now, tomorrow will add sealant and I hope it goes well.

Time to search for the caulking gun.

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 09:44 PM

I can't get all of the silicone off :(

**Cliff** · 10-06-2012, 09:45 PM

Have you tried to scrap it off with a razor blade ?

That worked really well for me

**Goes to 11!** · 10-06-2012, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by K_8Xpath

I can't get all of the silicone off :(

I am assuming you already tried a single sided razor blade followed up with rubbing alcohol?

EDIT: Ninja'd by Cliff!

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 09:54 PM

The top corners are too thick and the razor can't get it off, then there are a few strands along the bottom that I'm having trouble with. But I don't want to scratch the tank. Anything I can put on it, maybe warm it with a hair dryer?

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 09:55 PM

Yeah have been using the razor and a baby spoon to scrape it off.
Yes, a baby spoon. Worked well for the most part? LOL

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 10:06 PM

I'll try putting some of the alcohol on

**Goes to 11!** · 10-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by K_8Xpath

I'll try putting some of the alcohol on

That's for after the razor work is done, I would just keep hacking/slicing away at it. Progress will be made

**K_8Xpath** · 10-06-2012, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by 850R

That's for after the razor work is done, I would just keep hacking/slicing away at it. Progress will be made

Ugh finally got it done.

**GuppyAteMyDog** · 10-06-2012, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by K_8Xpath

I can't get all of the silicone off :(

you just have to keep applying the elbow grease you will scrape it all off eventually , don't be shy with the new razors , periodically changing to a fresh blade always helps & be careful i always end up slicing up my fingers when scraping silicone off glass