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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Feb 20 2018, 05:12 PM
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Mineral spirits are NLA in SoCal. What do you all use to clean off silicone? I've scraped all I can; I need to get the rest off.
Goo Gone supposedly works, but I tried it and it didn't seem to do much. Maybe I have the wrong kind. I need to remove it from the rear window and from around the rear window frame on the car. EDIT: I found a solution. I used Motsenbockers Lift-off. It apparently works by loosening the molecular bond. I scraped off as much as I could with a razor. I applied the lift-off. Let it sit for about 3-5 minutes. I was then able to scrub it off with a rag. Took about 3 applications. The flour just made a mess! The other suggestions did not work for me.  This post has been edited by 914 RZ-1: Mar 11 2018, 08:19 PM |
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| burton73 |
Feb 20 2018, 05:57 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,989 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California 
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You have to scrape it. It grabs by capillary action and the shit is really good adhesive.
Take pictures to show us. Do you not want to damage the paint? Are you going back with new black butyl? What color is the silicone? If black why not just put more to put the window back in. Bob B |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
Feb 20 2018, 10:05 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
It's around the rear window area.
I do not want to damage the paint. Yes, going with black butyl. Silicone is clear. QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 20 2018, 03:57 PM)  You have to scrape it. It grabs by capillary action and the shit is really good adhesive. Take pictures to show us. Do you not want to damage the paint? Are you going back with new black butyl? What color is the silicone? If black why not just put more to put the window back in. Bob B |
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| burton73 |
Feb 20 2018, 10:25 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,989 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(914 RZ-1 @ Feb 20 2018, 08:05 PM) It's around the rear window area. I do not want to damage the paint. Yes, going with black butyl. Silicone is clear. QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 20 2018, 03:57 PM) You have to scrape it. It grabs by capillary action and the shit is really good adhesive. Take pictures to show us. Do you not want to damage the paint? Are you going back with new black butyl? What color is the silicone? If black why not just put more to put the window back in. Bob B As I said Acetone will not thin it and that is hot stuff. I do not think you can remove it with even gasoline. I do not think it will melt away. Use a flat edge and try to cut it off or lower it. It will cut with a fresh razor blade. I have worked with silicones for molds for 40 years. Pouring them, cutting then with razor blades. Silicone in the form that you have stuck on is an adhesive. When you get that stuff on your hands it does not want t come off. Wiping it with a towel and even then with Acetone it still is on yours hands. Silicone, like spray silicone is a mold release not and an adhesive like what you have stuck on your car. Never get spray silicone or products that contains silicone need and thing you want to paint or you will get Fisheyes Bob B |
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914 RZ-1 what to use for silicone remover Feb 20 2018, 05:12 PM
Marty Yeoman Try charcoal lighter fluid. Feb 20 2018, 05:42 PM burton73 Even acetone will not eat it. You have to rub it o... Feb 20 2018, 06:10 PM Nacho
Mineral spirits are NLA in SoCal. What do you all... Feb 20 2018, 06:21 PM Jeff Bowlsby How about using petrol? Feb 20 2018, 07:30 PM boxstr I have had success using a clear marine type of ad... Feb 20 2018, 07:37 PM 914 RZ-1 What about any products available at the big box s... Feb 20 2018, 10:12 PM sb914 RE: what to use for silicone remover Feb 21 2018, 07:08 AM
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What? Hard to believe but I’ll try it next t... Feb 21 2018, 09:21 AM Krieger
Mineral spirits are NLA in SoCal.
What a bunch ... Feb 21 2018, 08:56 AM Mueller
Mineral spirits are NLA in SoCal.
What a bunch... Feb 21 2018, 09:30 AM 914 RZ-1 I found a solution. See first post edit. Mar 4 2018, 09:40 PM larryM excellent - thanks for sharing!
What do you... Mar 9 2018, 10:40 PM burton73 Thanks for running this down and teaching us.
Bo... Mar 9 2018, 11:00 PM 76-914 :agree: Wish I had known this a couple months back... Mar 10 2018, 02:57 PM amfab FYI Mineral Spirits is now banned within the South... Mar 11 2018, 12:21 AM |
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