Silicon Sealer makes everything slippy

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by BarryH, Jan 27, 2017.

  1. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Everytime I use silicone sealer around baths, toilets, sinks and windows, everything I touch becomes very slippy. I know it's something that the sealer gives off as a paint shop I used to visit hated having any silicone products near the spray shop area.

    The handrail on my stairs, the car steering wheel and even the mouse on my PC all feel slippy. Not sure if it's on my hands or transfers from my hands. Is there anything I can use to get rid of the "slippiness"?
     
    BarryH, Jan 27, 2017
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  2. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Methylated spirits will clean it up.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Jan 27, 2017
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  3. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Wipe over with Big Wipes.
     
    Astramax, Jan 27, 2017
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  4. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Thanks both for the replies, really appreciated. Can I ask what are "Big Wipes"?
     
    BarryH, Jan 27, 2017
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  5. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    It's OK, I've found them in the shop.
     
    BarryH, Jan 27, 2017
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  6. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    Use gloves while working. Then you'll keep your hands free of the stuff after you finish.
     
    Joe95, Jan 27, 2017
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  7. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Just don't go being intimate with the Mrs afterwards.
     
    Dr Bodgit, Jan 27, 2017
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  8. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Yeah, don't want any accidents! :eek:
     
    Astramax, Jan 27, 2017
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  9. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Wash your hands as normal but with some sand(or buy a gritty swarfega type handwash).

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Jan 27, 2017
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  10. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Screwfix Select

    or wash your hands as normal with some sugar, also nice and gritty, but act quickly before the sugar tax comes into force !
     
    Tricky Dicky, Jan 27, 2017
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  11. BarryH

    BarryH Member

    Thanks for all the help, really appreciated.
     
    BarryH, Jan 30, 2017
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