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ahecht t1_iu0i0nf wrote

Reply to comment by DefinitelyNotGreg in How to shrink back rubber edges on logitech keyboard case by LaloSalamanca__

Silicone won't be affected by boiling water temperatures. Many thermoplastics (such as TPU) are, but silicone isn't a thermoplastic.

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disappeartotal t1_iu0ipxi wrote

ive actually had good results with some orings by putting them in the freezer...

not sure if that helps this case senss its not removable. maybe rubbing some dry ice on the silicone may help

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heurrgh t1_iu0t2lf wrote

In that case, cool some water with ice, either pour-over or dunk the case into ice cold water for 15-20 seconds, then pour-over/dunk in boiling water. The silicon should contract.

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DoomBot5 t1_iu10zrt wrote

Just dunk it in ice water and start talking about its grandma. Then it should contract.

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drunkerbrawler t1_iu1nj26 wrote

I make custom medical training models out of silicone rubbers and I can gaurentee you that it's dimensionally stable once cured. Like will tear before it will plastically deform. If you've ever experienced that with a "silicone" it was probably some silicone/thermopolymer blend.

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