N nathan01 Fish Crazy Joined Sep 4, 2006 Messages 342 Reaction score 0 Location Grimsby UK Aug 30, 2007 #1 I have just cut out my juwel filter box, but most of the black silicone is still on the glass. how can i remove it without scratching the tank Nathan
I have just cut out my juwel filter box, but most of the black silicone is still on the glass. how can i remove it without scratching the tank Nathan
B BigC Fish Maniac Joined Mar 4, 2005 Messages 8,294 Reaction score 10 Aug 30, 2007 #2 Carefully with a stanley knife blade (not in the handle) hold the blade at a shallow angle and gently scrape.
Carefully with a stanley knife blade (not in the handle) hold the blade at a shallow angle and gently scrape.
Gooner Fish Crazy Joined Oct 26, 2006 Messages 287 Reaction score 0 Location UK (Wiltshire) Aug 30, 2007 #3 I`ve left mine still attached to the back. Can`t see it with a black background. You could use a sharp blade (Stanley) or similar and slice it off gradually.
I`ve left mine still attached to the back. Can`t see it with a black background. You could use a sharp blade (Stanley) or similar and slice it off gradually.
DevUK UKAPS member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Messages 1,896 Reaction score 0 Location Coventry, West Midlands Aug 30, 2007 #4 Even a razor blade would work well. Be very careful when using sharp blades though! Watch your fingers, but also watch for scratching the glass too.
Even a razor blade would work well. Be very careful when using sharp blades though! Watch your fingers, but also watch for scratching the glass too.
backtotropical Retired Mod Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Jul 9, 2007 Messages 4,481 Reaction score 4 Aug 30, 2007 #5 I used a wooden spatula for mine. It worked a treat and isn't as likely to scrape the glass as razor blades etc.
I used a wooden spatula for mine. It worked a treat and isn't as likely to scrape the glass as razor blades etc.