Pros use solvents like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-00f-Ye59_g
But to do it right it takes multiple applications or you get "fish eyes" in
the paint.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
PSD
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 7:49 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rubber

Lacquer thinner doesn't remove silicone?

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Karl Mullendore
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 9:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rubber

If anyone ever has to do any paintwork to this vehicle you will hear them
cursing for miles. Silicone is the worst thing to apply anywhere on the
exterior of a vehicle, unless of course you have no reason to ever paint it.
Some painters might even refuse to touch it.