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Nine8Six 01-15-2015 03:02 PM
Evo, if indeed "silicon" sealant that's a very easy removal mate. Heat them in the oven at 225 for 10~15min and pry gently. Doesn't budge? throw them in the oven for another 5min at a time. They'll eventually give up. If composite glue was used then you are screwed. Method works for 'silicon' base sealant only.

Not sure about chemical to use to clean silicon from the the surface (acetone?), regardless - if any damage occurs to the lens, you can easily wet sand those (polycarbonate) and polish them back to near factory looking quality. Been there done that 10 times now lol

glws

Nine8Six 01-15-2015 03:05 PM
Fahrenheit, 225 fahrenheit lol

evo-r 01-15-2015 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 431976)
Fahrenheit, 225 fahrenheit lol
Thank you for the tips mate! Good thing you pointed out it's in F and not C... :cheers:

Giller 01-15-2015 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tonichristi (Post 431920)
Nope. The "sale" and complete lack of interest shows that no one wants the covers ;)

Only a tasteless "G-money" would want those. Lay off the weed, burnout. It's affecting your judgement.
Typical of this guy. Told me off one day for expressing my opinion, but apparently it's okay for him to express his. Just ignore him, it's not worth the effort.

JayG 01-15-2015 06:09 PM
cook them at 225C and watch them melt
Best thing for them

evo-r 01-15-2015 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Giller (Post 432003)
Typical of this guy. Told me off one day for expressing my opinion, but apparently it's okay for him to express his. Just ignore him, it's not worth the effort.
Cheers........... :cheers:

steved0x 01-15-2015 07:00 PM
There is even a forum tool to help with that...

particlewave 01-16-2015 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 431974)
Evo, if indeed "silicon" sealant that's a very easy removal mate. Heat them in the oven at 225 for 10~15min and pry gently. Doesn't budge? throw them in the oven for another 5min at a time. They'll eventually give up. If composite glue was used then you are screwed. Method works for 'silicon' base sealant only.

Not sure about chemical to use to clean silicon from the the surface (acetone?), regardless - if any damage occurs to the lens, you can easily wet sand those (polycarbonate) and polish them back to near factory looking quality. Been there done that 10 times now lol

glws
I've removed 2 sets of these covers, one just a couple of weeks ago.

Use a strong denim thread or string to "floss it off" and mineral spirits to clean up silicone. Works like a charm ;)

evo-r 01-16-2015 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 432143)
I've removed 2 sets of these covers, one just a couple of weeks ago.

Use a strong denim thread or string to "floss it off" and mineral spirits to clean up silicone. Works like a charm ;)
Thanks for the additional tips! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet, may try to list them on eBay and see if they sell (not in a hurry to get rid of them), otherwise I'll remove the covers and clean them up when I'm really bore. :cheers:

particlewave 01-16-2015 06:31 PM
I'm sure you'd find a buyer on ebay ;)

GLWS!

evo-r 01-17-2015 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 432157)
I'm sure you'd find a buyer on ebay ;)

GLWS!
Thanks!........:cheers:

evo-r 03-27-2015 09:05 AM
Bump... PM me your offer


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