What is the best way to remove used rtv from NWP spacers? I am going to reuse them after I do some other work.

 

Razor Blade is the best. Just hold it steady and dont cut into the spacer any. If it getting dull get a fresh blade, using a dull blade will cause you to apply more force and possibly nicking injuring the spacer.

 

thanks for your reply. i did that, but their is still a slight residue. Is their any sort of safe cleaning solution that someone could recommend?

 

I had the same problem. I tried goo gone and rubbing alcohol with no luck.

I ended up putting one of those little cotton ball things on my dremel and basically buffing all the used RTV off.

 

Thanks for the idea. Im also in the same situation

 

I e-mailed Aaron at NWP and he said " I would recommend using a gasket scraper
that will not scratch the Spacers deeply. I like using a plastic gasket
scraper to get most of the old RTV off. Then, you can use acetone or
brake cleaner to help soften the rest and use a rag. But in most cases, I
am able to remove all the old RTV without using any chemicals. The
plastic gasket scraper gets it all. Then I wipe it with a dry rag and
reapply RTV.

I like scraping the RTV when it's fully dry without using any solvents. A
metal gasket scraper will work just fine. Just make sure you don't cut
into the Spacers or gouge or scratch it badly."

 

I wonder if caulking remover would work and not hurt the spacers?
They make solvents for silicone caulking, you can pick them up at any hardware store...

 

acetone worked the best for me, brake cleaner didn't even come close to helping