01-15-2015, 03:02 PM
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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
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01-15-2015, 03:05 PM
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Fahrenheit, 225 fahrenheit lol
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01-15-2015, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six
Fahrenheit, 225 fahrenheit lol
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Thank you for the tips mate! Good thing you pointed out it's in F and not C... 
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01-15-2015, 05:51 PM
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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.
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01-15-2015, 06:09 PM
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cook them at 225C and watch them melt
Best thing for them
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01-15-2015, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Giller
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.
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Cheers...........
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01-15-2015, 07:00 PM
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There is even a forum tool to help with that...
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01-16-2015, 05:07 PM
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Quote:
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
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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
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01-16-2015, 05:54 PM
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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.
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01-16-2015, 06:31 PM
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I'm sure you'd find a buyer on ebay
GLWS!
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01-17-2015, 02:04 AM
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I'm sure you'd find a buyer on ebay
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Thanks!........
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03-27-2015, 09:05 AM
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Bump... PM me your offer
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