Can you push a thin but stiff wire down through the silicon. Wrap each
end of the wire around something as a handle, or perhaps use pliers.
One perason above and one below might pull the wire around the shaft,
cutting the bedding.

Tom
of the Swee****er Sea

Gunner wrote:
We have an old brass spot light on our boat that I am replacing. The problem
is that the base is stuck to the fiberglass with what I am assuming to be
silicon. Does anyone know of a solvent or technique that will loosen it?
Thanks,

Allen