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Posted by Joe on May 26, 2008, 11:02 am
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> > More importantly, would filling with silicone the bottom part solve my
> > problem ?
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> You won't know until you try it. Good luck.
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> Joe
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> no. most general purpose silicone is acid cure, and will hasten the mirror=
> rot.
Common silicones cure by reacting with moisture and release acetic
acid. The (vinegar) acid is volatile and will probably dissipate
quickly before any significant effect on the mirror coating. Worth a
try, since the mirror protective layer may already be history.
Joe
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