Removing silicone

[Jeff]

After cracking a rim half on my race sidecar, sending me off the track at over 200 kmh, I have received some new rim halves. I have disassembled the three piece wheel, but am struggling to remove all the old silicone. Is there something that will remove silicone?

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Jeff

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[LowRanger]

I find good old petrol does the job Jeff,just wear gloves,as it is a little hard on hands

[wal150]

Ive had great success with turps

[Tank]

I use a wire wheel, regards Frank.

[sheerluck]

Selleys do a silicon remover gel (available at Bunnings) which you just spread on and leave for a few hours. Works pretty well, without having to resort to anything that may damage mating surfaces.