sikaflex 291i----how to clean up/off before it sets??

[Laminar Flow]

I don't why I think this:

Using a spirit solvent, turps, wicks between the 2 surfaces, of the base and the item being attached, and reduces the strength of the bond. I thought the recommended clean up was, concentrated soapy (washing up detergent) water and lots of rags. As John says - use masking tape where ver [possible

Cleaning places where you have made a mess, turps.

Jonathan

Apart from pins in new shirts, Sikaflex is the most certain indication yet for the proof of existence of Satan. The harder you try to make a clean job of it, the more likely you are going to get yourself and everything else covered in it.

 

[JumbleDuck]

The official stuff is "Sika Remover 208" but I have always found that a meths soaked rag works just fine.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Big Paul has the answer, panel wipe, is great, from an apprentice spray painter , panel beater , (family business)
Just to put my environment hat on , baby wipes or any wipes are land fill , I know we all care about the environment here

I also used it during my time in the motor trade. Not many things will remove wax and silicone good enough to paint over.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Acetone might not be the best answer for some plastic transducers.

I've mentioned it several times on here (no-one seems to take much notice), automotive panel wipe will remove all Sika type adhesives/sealants, silicon, butyl and most other sticky adhesives. It will not harm any plastics.

Will these wipes also remove Sticks Like Sh#t??

 

[JumbleDuck]

Will these wipes also remove Sticks Like Sh#t??

Baby wipes ought to do that, by definition.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Will these wipes also remove Sticks Like Sh#t??

Not wipes, it's a pure solvent. I suspect it will, but have not tried. I have some sticks like sh#t here to do a job, will try it when i use it.

 

[James_Calvert]

Apart from pins in new shirts, Sikaflex is the most certain indication yet for the proof of existence of Satan. The harder you try to make a clean job of it, the more likely you are going to get yourself and everything else covered in it.

That's why I prefer to use the black variant when bedding stuff down on a white surface. You can see where it's gone before you put your elbow in it and make things worse.

 

[UK-WOOZY]

i use asda baby wipes for cleaning excess sealant before it sets

also paint brush cleaner from b&q to break down cured sika

 

[neil_s]

Put it in the freezer.

I am nowhere in the freezer command structure!

 

[Plymsea]

Baby wipes seem to work well

Yep, thats what I use! Seems to absorb it and leave a crisp surface.

Also so not underestimate the value of laying something on its bed of Sika and then fixing it down snug after curing. Makes for a very good seal.

 

[alahol2]

Apart from pins in new shirts, Sikaflex is the most certain indication yet for the proof of existence of Satan. The harder you try to make a clean job of it, the more likely you are going to get yourself and everything else covered in it.

I see you haven't met Duralac yet...

 

[Laminar Flow]

I see you haven't met Duralac yet...

Satan's younger brother?