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Slightly off topic General install question
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:56 pm
by Jay G.
Ok, so here's the problem. Every time I do a vehicle install, I find myself using silicone or household adhesives. I also find myself ruining shirts and pants from getting silicone on them. Anyone have any tips for cleaning the goooooop off? Unfortunately, most times it dries before I can get it off.....
thanks!
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:35 am
by wwhitby
When I do installs, I either wear old clothing that I don't mind messing up, or if its not too hot outside, i'll wear a Tyvek coverall.
Warren
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:49 am
by ANB_Medic
Xylene is good for getting silicone off of things. Not sure if it's legal to have in the US, however.
Todd
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:21 am
by eboe
regular kitchen vinegar gets silicone off of surfaces like glass or vehicle paint, but i've never tried it on clothing or anything porous.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:54 am
by JohnWayne
Go down to the feed store and get some coveralls. I have several pairs of Dickies for when it's warm, and some Walls insulated for when it's cold.
Jeff
Silicon
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:31 pm
by Tech225
I use latex gloves when I'm applying silicon or other adhesives. As soon as I'm done I peel them off. That seems to keep the mess to a minimum. I'm more worried about getting it in the wrong place on customers cars than on me.
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 8:48 am
by ab
What do put it on to get it all over yourself?
I only seal the light bar cable when I'm done on the roof. Then I use a glove, I also use gloves when I pull out all the equipment from a unit going out of service. The gloves are cheap, a box of 100 for 12 bucks at wallgreens. It saves a lot time cleaning up and keeps the old waste (puke,:o,piss) from back seats in cop cars off your hands also.
Now if could only get that gold paint off my face by Monday.
Re: Slightly off topic General install question
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:10 am
by spectragod
Jay G. wrote:Ok, so here's the problem. Every time I do a vehicle install, I find myself using silicone or household adhesives. I also find myself ruining shirts and pants from getting silicone on them. Anyone have any tips for cleaning the goooooop off? Unfortunately, most times it dries before I can get it off.....
thanks!
Try doing them in the nude, latex/silicone, can be your friend.
SG
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:17 am
by 007
ab wrote:Now if could only get that gold paint off my face by Monday.
From huffing, the Superbowl or both??
Ditto on the gloves....cheap and clean.