superhawk996 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Ahhh, now I see how the grommet works. I woulda used almost anything other than silicone lube, but it might be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, superhawk996 said: Ahhh, now I see how the grommet works. I woulda used almost anything other than silicone lube, but it might be fine. I wanted a tight fit, but the acrylic would not slide more than about an inch. I preferred lube to get it in rather than widen the hole any more. If it dried with a death grip, that would be perfectly fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: I wanted a tight fit, but the acrylic would not slide more than about an inch. I preferred lube to get it in rather than widen the hole any more. If it dried with a death grip, that would be perfectly fine with me. The reason I wouldn't have used silicone lube is that it stays slippery, and if it needs adhesive later it won't stick without a lot of cleaning/AKA nuking the surface off the planet. Think of grips, we use something that slips then dries to grip. Silicone sealant as a 'lube' woulda probably worked well. It's probably fine since it went in hard, but if it does loosen remember that the silicone lube will prevent adhesion so you'll need to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Silicone is like herpes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I've heard that you can wreck a paint booth just by spraying silicone into the air in it. Seems like a stretch, but maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Probably possible, or be so threatening that you just start over. The amount needed to ruin a finish is microscopic. Adam Savage said two things are herpes in his shop, and banned; silicone and glitter. I used glitter for a project at the last house, and found it for years where I didn't want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Some of us like glitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 10:56 AM, XXitanium said: Some of us like glitter. ....till it cums off the stripper and onto us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 New Year's Eve 1979 party at the Supper Club I was working, we gad a gal who earned the name Glitter Lips.... Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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