Cleaning off silicone sealer

coshoo · Dec 3, 2016

I think I know the answer, but I was sealing up an outdoor electrical box with silicone sealer (RTV clear, I think), and as usual, I got more on my hands than I did on the project. Is there anything that will clean that stuff off your hands, or do you just have let it wear off?

jeffcat · Dec 3, 2016

Some types will loosen up with strong vinegar and another way is brake or carb cleaner. That stuff needs moisture, humidity, to cure.

old · Dec 3, 2016

Most of the silicone stuff I have used over the years will wash right off with gas. So I soak a rag with some gas then clean my hands of it that way

Geo-TH,In · Dec 3, 2016

Denatured alcohol will remove silicone when its still wet. I carry a can of it in my truck . Never used it on silicone sealer, just silicone. Try it and let me know if it works for you. .

MARK ROBKE · Dec 3, 2016

I wipe off all I can,then let it wear off.It does not take long if you're working with your hands.If I think of it ahead of time,I will wear disposable latex gloves.Mark

4wdtom · Dec 3, 2016

961pm · Dec 3, 2016

WD-40. Not too harsh.

GlenIdaho · Dec 3, 2016

Denatured alcohol or acetone will take it off, but will dry out your skin, Use a good hand cream afterwards.

fixerupper · Dec 3, 2016

Lacquer thinner. Soak a rag and clean it off your hands with the wet rag. You might want to get hold of some hand lotion afterward.

Bob · Dec 3, 2016

It will shed in a day or two as your skin renews itself, but for less stress next time, wear some hand shoes made of of rubber or vinyl.

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