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Snorty
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PostPosted: 14:35 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Silicone + Handlebars = no grip! Reply with quote
I was sealing something on the exhaust with silicone sealer on my bare hands, and I had to move the bike, I'd rubbed most of it off my hands so I thought it would be fine, but there's a thin layer on the handlebars and now my gloves...

My gloves are just slipping round the throttle now which means I have to squeeze quite hard when I'm applying it.

Is there any way to remove this stuff? It's a non-visible layer on my gloves and bars and I just can't think how to get it off.
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porndoguk
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PostPosted: 14:39 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Re: Silicone + Handlebars = no grip! Reply with quote
snorty wrote:
I was sealing something on the exhaust with silicone sealer on my bare hands, and I had to move the bike, I'd rubbed most of it off my hands so I thought it would be fine, but there's a thin layer on the handlebars and now my gloves...

My gloves are just slipping round the throttle now which means I have to squeeze quite hard when I'm applying it.

Is there any way to remove this stuff? It's a non-visible layer on my gloves and bars and I just can't think how to get it off.


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something like brake cleaner or neat alchohol,

live and learn and count your self lucky you aint got hurt!
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 14:46 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Re: Silicone + Handlebars = no grip! Reply with quote
Sandpaper.
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porndoguk
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
its worth buying these when working on the bike,

https://www.dirtbikebitz.com/renthal-clean-grips-p-2577.html

i always do,

spray hair spray on your gloves for riding/racing etc, and youll have wicked grip Smile
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Snorty
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tried the sandpaper method, did the gloves and handlebars, no joy, I might just wait and hope it wears off over time slowly. The layer is so thin so perhaps the alcohol will work.

Glad I didn't get any on my tyres this stuff is slippy as hell.
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 19:08 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
snorty wrote:
Tried the sandpaper method, did the gloves and handlebars, no joy, I might just wait and hope it wears off over time slowly. The layer is so thin so perhaps the alcohol will work.

Glad I didn't get any on my tyres this stuff is slippy as hell.



I doubt alcohol will work, would probably need to be more aggressive. Try something like acetone, that stands a better chance of working.

Acetone is the main ingredient in nail varnish remover, not the modern eco/hand friendly ones, the cheap stuff that says it contains ketones.


I am surprised sanding it didn't work. How old are your grips, could this be a good excuse for some nice new grippy ones?
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swiftb
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PostPosted: 20:52 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
why and where exactly were you using silicone to 'seal an exhaust' ?? Confused
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Bezzer
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PostPosted: 22:43 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can understand using silicone gasket or sealant on an exhaust as it's good for 300C, but it does set to a soft rubbery texture and doesn't stay slippy.
Have you been using old "off" silicone or silicone grease/oil??
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keggyhander
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PostPosted: 22:54 - 07 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bezzer wrote:
I can understand using silicone gasket or sealant on an exhaust as it's good for 300C, but it does set to a soft rubbery texture and doesn't stay slippy.
Have you been using old "off" silicone or silicone grease/oil??


Agree with this. Silicone sealer would peel off. Silicone grease, on the other hand.....

Clean it with acetone.
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