Commonly used in automotive and bicycle applications, silicone grease is a highly resilient and long lasting lubricant. The staying power can make silicone grease difficult to clean. Effectively remove silicone grease from a part or from a surface using a spray-on cleaning solvent. These solvents are typically safe on metal or plastic and will effectively saturate and break up the grease for easy removal.
Blot up as much of the grease as possible with a dry rag. Try to only blot and pick up the grease and avoid smearing it around.
Put on rubber gloves to avoid skin irritation and saturate the greasy area with cleaning solvent. Scrub the part and get into any narrow areas with a plastic bristle scrub brush. If necessary, allow the solvent to sit for up to an hour.
Wipe away the residue with a clean, dry rag, and repeat this process if necessary.
Finish cleaning using a solution of warm water and dishwashing soap to remove the remaining film of solvent.
