{"product_id":"lithofin-kf-silicone-remover","title":"Lithofin KF Silicone Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld, blackened silicone joints around your shower tray cling stubbornly to the glazed edges of the tiles. You scrape, the blade skips, and the silicone smears instead of lifting. KF Silicone Remover breaks that bond so you peel the joint off cleanly without scratching the porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat KF Silicone Remover Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKF Silicone Remover is an acidic solvent gel cleaner for ceramic and porcelain surfaces. A blend of aliphatic hydrocarbons and mild organic acids (pH ≈ 2) penetrates cured silicone, swells the polymer matrix by 150 %, and detaches it from the substrate. The thixotropic gel clings vertically for up to 90 minutes, giving the active ingredients time to dissolve adhesion promoters and fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBathroom wall joints on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic tiles\u003c\/a\u003e - use neat, 1 mm gel layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShower tray edges on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain stoneware\u003c\/a\u003e - use neat, 1 mm layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMirror edges on glass-mosaic backsplashes - use neat, 0.5 mm layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountertop upstands on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e - use neat, 1 mm layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemoval of smeared silicone prior to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/problem-general-cleaning\"\u003edeep cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e - use neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMask acid-sensitive adjacent materials such as anodised aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpread a continuous 1 mm gel coat with a plastic spatula; do not dilute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow to dwell 20-90 min until the joint swells and turns matt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLift silicone with a plastic scraper, then wipe residues with a dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse the area thoroughly with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage consumption 10-20 m² \/L depending on joint thickness. No drying time: new silicone can be applied immediately after the surface is bone-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel sits safely on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-glass-mosaic\"\u003eglass-mosaic\u003c\/a\u003e, and low-porosity stones such as basalt because these materials are acid-resistant (Mohs 5-7) and non-absorbent, so the solvents do not stain. Good results are also achieved on granite, slate, concrete, quartz-composite, and clinker. Do not use on lacquered metals, acrylic tubs, or any surface not resistant to solvents and acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ongoing tile maintenance after silicone removal, use \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/problem-general-cleaning\"\u003eKF Care\u003c\/a\u003e 1:100 in warm water. For long-term stain defence on absorbent stone, apply KF Stain-Stop at 10 m² \/L once the new joint has cured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScore the old joint on both sides with a utility knife first; the gel penetrates faster, cutting dwell time by up to 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCover freshly applied gel with plastic film to slow evaporation on vertical surfaces; this increases penetration depth by 20 %.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm the area to 25 °C with a hair dryer before application; higher temperature lowers silicone hardness (Shore A) and speeds swelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"standaard","offer_id":56880120496460,"sku":"113-21-B","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/113.webp?v=1772467326","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-kf-silicone-remover","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}