how to remove silicone sealer??

[jaky cakes]

Hiya folks - quick question for those in the know..
How do i remove silicone sealer - apart from scraping??
I've got some of those rechargeable decking led lights. I replaced the batteries a few years back - and sealed every possible leak path with clear silicone.
The batteries are about shot now so replacing them again - but the silicone is a bu66er to remove from the aluminium housings.
Is there any old grannies tricks to removing silicone (lemon jucie or teabags etc) - B&Q sell something which may well be just lemon juice and tea bag gell in a can!!!
Cheers

[Taliesins]

Hiya folks - quick question for those in the know..
How do i remove silicone sealer - apart from scraping??
I've got some of those rechargeable decking led lights. I replaced the batteries a few years back - and sealed every possible leak path with clear silicone.
The batteries are about shot now so replacing them again - but the silicone is a bu66er to remove from the aluminium housings.
Is there any old grannies tricks to removing silicone (lemon jucie or teabags etc) - B&Q sell something which may well be just lemon juice and tea bag gell in a can!!!
Cheers

I have heard that petrol works, but not tried it myself.

[surfenstein]

there is a product on the market called silicone eater,most diy outlets will sell it.comes in a cartridge the same as silicone,cost around £4.00 a cartridge.http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/...&product=31092

i use this stuff all the time.

[joker??]

screwfix do a silicone remover if theres one local to you

[jaky cakes]

Thanks for your input guys!
cheers