Date:         Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:22:41 -0400
Reply-To:     robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing Silicone sealant??
Comments: To: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@yahoo.com>
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I know the fiberglass is very rough but I have always use a plastic library
card or simiular to scrap silicon from surfaces. Then use a green scratch
pad to get the rough left over parts that are still sticking. Those pads
will not hurt the top.

Shawn

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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shawn feller, ohio
1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia
1993 vw eurovan gl
plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much
maintenance, accept the dog)...

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