McKanica silicone remover works well on silicone. https://www.amazon.com/SILICONE-CAULK-MCKANICA-MfrPartNo-0354/dp/B000PVT1P4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503787953&sr=8-1&keywords=mckanica+silicone+caulk+remover
Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:22 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Try 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover. I’ve never found anything better > for removing adhesive goop – including the residue of 4200 and 5200. You > can buy it at any auto parts store that sells refinishing supplies. > > > > Removing silicone is a particular problem. When I rebuilt my A&H hatches a > few years ago, I sourced a purpose made silicone remover to remove the > residue (Sikaflex won’t stick to the silicone). I can’t recall the brand I > bought. Perhaps someone on the list can supply the name, or you can find it > on a Google Search. > > > > Rick Brass > > Washington, NC > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jeremy > Ralph via CnC-List > *Sent:* Friday, August 25, 2017 10:49 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Jeremy Ralph <jeremy.ra...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List removing portlight sealant > > > > Hi All, > > > > I'm replacing portlights with VHB taped acrylic. The PO sealed with > Sudbury Elastomeric Sealant (silicon + polyurethane formulation) and screws > through the acrylic, which I've taken off using a multi-tool scraper. The > sealant remains a mess -- the heat/friction from the tool seemed to soften > and smear the black sealant. > > > > I've been trying to source some marine debond or adhesive remover that > will play nice with fiberglass. I did find some Xylene based Auto General > Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (PF600) which looks promising but has a "Warning: > ... not recommended for fiberglass..." > > > > Any tips for removing the old sealant? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jeremy > > C&C 34-1 #041 > > Vancouver BC > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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