is it okay to clean tank with isopropyl alcohol before siliconing in baffles?

[Leon Gorani]

I cleaned parts of the tank where the baffles will go with 70% isopropyl alcohol that is used for cuts and what not, is that okay to silicone onto after cleaning with that or should I clean it with something else?

 

[AlexG]

As long as this is a dry tank then yes that should be okay as long as you give it a few minutes for the alcohol to evaporate off the surface. I normally wipe down surfaces with isopropyl alcohol until the paper towel is clean then wipe it once more and let it dry before applying silicone.

 

[AJTX]

I use the 97 cents nail polish remover from walmart... acetone