How to clean up silicone caulk

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How do you clean up silicone caulk?

The product label doesn't have clean up instructions. It is impervious to soap and water (even that orange pumice soap). I didn't have much luck with mineral spirits or xylol either.

Is there any way to clean it off of surfaces besides waiting for it to cure then scraping it off?

Best Answer

silicone is only soluble in few solvents, mostly modified methylsiloxanes. you can buy commercially available silicone solvents at most big box stores, but if you cant find them, they are here:

http://www.valco-cp.com/solvent200.htm (this is the one we use - less agressive but doesn't dissolve acrylics)

https://www.lowes.ca/caulk/dap-silicone-be-gone-90ml-silicone-sealant-remover_g1324148.html