Removing silicone sealant but not paint

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Removing silicone sealant but not paint

Post by Zadkiel » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:28 pm

I have de-spoilered my 5 and I'm happy with the new looks. However there is some remaining silicone sealant left over bit and I'm thinking what would be best to help me get rid of it, without stripping away paint too obviously. Any suggestions?

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:22 pm

You can buy silicon sealant remover from hardware or maybe auto shops otherwise ring a panel beater & see what they say.
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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:23 pm

Meths might work too!
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Post by warrior » Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:46 pm

yep meths will do it and not harm the paint, may take a bit of elbow grease but will work
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Post by SLYDIT » Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:11 pm

you can also try rubbing it with a rubber block. it will rub it right off.
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Post by Zadkiel » Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:25 pm

Hmm will try it

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