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Offline John F

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Silicone diluent?
« on: December 09, 2010, 08:12:59 AM »
I've been trying to find a diluent for silicone for an experiment I'm conducting... anything you guys can suggested that's not dangerous or super difficult/expensive to get?

I want to use the regular silicone from the shops and dilute it a bit so I can play around with a few shapes and molds...

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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 08:37:14 AM »
I think Turpentine is your best bet I know its the best for cleaning the stuff up when you make a mess
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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2010, 10:08:49 AM »
Quote from: Cam Mundy on December 09, 2010, 08:37:14 AM
I think Turpentine is your best bet I know its the best for cleaning the stuff up when you make a mess

Thanks... any other option less stinky? Bennie?
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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2010, 10:20:21 AM »
Acetone??  :dunno:
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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2010, 11:18:54 AM »
Shot guys... will give both a try and see what happens!
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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 09:52:32 PM »
Did you come right? I know thinners will do it but I'd suggest you do a small amount first to test if the silicone will still set.
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Re: Silicone diluent?
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2011, 10:03:31 PM »
Not yet Bennie. Got hold of turpentine and acetone but have been busy lately... Will try this weekend.

Thanks!
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