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evo-r · 01-15-2015, 09:55 AM

No need to trash the thread if you are not interested, just move on...

coloradojay · 01-15-2015, 09:55 AM

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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

particlewave · 01-16-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six

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

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.