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Subject:Re: Removing Silicone sealant??
From:robert shawn feller
Date:Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:20:27 -0400

I've used these products before on my boat and not only was I unimpressed
with the product promise but the goo it left behind was not as easy to
remove with the library card and green scratch pad I like to use. Let us
know how it works for you.

Shawn

On 7/24/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Malcolm,
>
> I just picked up a product from DAP called "Silicone-Be-Gone" at Home
> Depot that according to the label: "softens old silicone and won't
> harm most other surfaces or finishes. Indeed the back of the packahge
> says "Ideal for use on fiberglass".
>
> I have not tried it yet, but I bought it to get rid of some silicone
> that accidentally transfered from my coveralls to the nose of my van
> when I was installing my adventurewagen top.
>
> Chris
>
> On 7/22/06, Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > The PO put silicone sealant around the windows (of a Dehler van) and I'm
> trying to remove it so I
> > can re-do the job.  The silicone is on top of plastic/fiberglass so I
> have to be careful with
> > solvents like gas or what-ever.  The silicone had a real good grasp and
> is not just pulling off in
> > a stip.
> >
> > Is there a known method of removing the silicone?  Thanks   malcolm
> >
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