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This would benefit from a reseal. I buy all my tanks second hand and I typically reseal them. I would cut this caulking back a bit, clean it out with some iso or denatured then tape and reseal, smooth it out with your finger or tooler then pull the tape and Wala your done.Hey this is a more zoomed in image of the seam that I was worried about… you can see how it’s clearly fine… but I want to never have to worry about it lol
I’m a Big fan of black on frameless tanks.Thank you all for your advice, one thing I’m loving is your all making it sound like it’s a fairly easy job! So I guess last question haha.. would you all do black or clear silicon haha… I realize this is clearly aesthetic .
Yea sadly it won’t still to already cured siliconeI have always been told that new silicone doesn't stick to old silicone. You have to remove all the old to get a new seal. True?
No It can stick it’s just why add good silicone to failing silicone right. I used to work as a Forman for a commercial glazing company. Repairing failed seals was part of the job. I specifically asked if old would stick to new and I saw first hand it does. Needs to be clean tho not dried out or crusty. In most cases here that’s not the case.I have always been told that new silicone doesn't stick to old silicone. You have to remove all the old to get a new seal. True?
Sorry to highjack the post but I have a spreading bubble in the corner of my tank. I am getting different information. Thanks!!No It can stick it’s just why add good silicone to failing silicone right. I used to work as a Forman for a commercial glazing company. Repairing failed seals was part of the job. I specifically asked if old would stick to new and I saw first hand it does. Needs to be clean tho not dried out or old. In most cases here that’s not the case.
I would for piece of mind. The new sealant will extend the life of the tank before it needs help again. But I can't really see the condition of the existing sealant. If the tank is new relatively new and no edges are lifting and the sealant still has a shine when clean then maybe no. Nice tank. Get it running!