Silicone overspray removal

Edward Huggins · 9th October 2020, 12:09

I've just been using a Turtle Headlamp Lens Cleaning Kit on my 2005 75.

It's very effective, but I did not realise until I checked with Turtle UK, that the final sealing coat contains Silicone. Can esteemed members suggest a suitable solvent? I'm sure I'm not the first with this query!

kelvo · 9th October 2020, 12:15

Got to a car body shop suppliers, you can get panel wipes which you use before painting which removes silicone and other contaminants - silicone is the worst thing you want when painting as it reacts and you end up with a finish covered in 'fish eyes'

COLVERT · 9th October 2020, 18:48

The silicone is there to protect the plastic lenses. Why do you want to remove it ???

However don't go near any windows especially the windscreen as it's the devil to remove and can make them very smeary in the rain.---( Difficult to see through.---

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Edward Huggins · 10th October 2020, 10:30

It's to clean off the Overspray. I'll leave it on the polycarbonate.

Sonic ZS · 15th October 2020, 11:40

Have you tried a simple T-cut & polish ?

9th October 2020, 12:09	#1
Edward Huggins Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southwold Posts: 130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Silicone overspray removal I've just been using a Turtle Headlamp Lens Cleaning Kit on my 2005 75. It's very effective, but I did not realise until I checked with Turtle UK, that the final sealing coat contains Silicone. Can esteemed members suggest a suitable solvent? I'm sure I'm not the first with this query!

15th October 2020, 11:40	#5
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9th October 2020, 12:15	#2
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	Got to a car body shop suppliers, you can get panel wipes which you use before painting which removes silicone and other contaminants - silicone is the worst thing you want when painting as it reacts and you end up with a finish covered in 'fish eyes'

9th October 2020, 18:48	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The silicone is there to protect the plastic lenses. Why do you want to remove it ??? However don't go near any windows especially the windscreen as it's the devil to remove and can make them very smeary in the rain.---( Difficult to see through.--- )

10th October 2020, 10:30	#4
Edward Huggins Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southwold Posts: 130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	It's to clean off the Overspray. I'll leave it on the polycarbonate.