Slightly off topic General install question

Jay G. · Post by **Jay G.** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:56 pm

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!

wwhitby · Post by **wwhitby** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:35 am

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

ANB_Medic · Post by **ANB_Medic** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:49 am

Xylene is good for getting silicone off of things. Not sure if it's legal to have in the US, however.

Todd

eboe · Post by **eboe** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:21 am

regular kitchen vinegar gets silicone off of surfaces like glass or vehicle paint, but i've never tried it on clothing or anything porous.

JohnWayne · Post by **JohnWayne** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:54 am

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

Tech225 · Post by **Tech225** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:31 pm

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.

ab · Post by ab » Sun Feb 05, 2006 8:48 am

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.

spectragod · Post by **spectragod** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:10 am

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

007 · Post by **007** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:17 am

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.

Slightly off topic General install question

Slightly off topic General install question

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