rob iles Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 hi, anyone got any ideas how to get sillicone sealant of bodywork , have tried water/washing up liquid,polish and just rubbing it does f**kall. Would turps or thinners wreck the grp ? It wasn't me ,it was previous muppet owner who decided to put over rear arches and round the sill, to prevent sidescreens scratching body. could of used something other than white sealant on a white car. please help ! cheers rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Catflap Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 hi rob Had the same problem myself today, i ended up picking of slowly as it was lumpy. I don’t know if there is anything you can get to shift it sorry, but i can ask my mate a Plummer who will know, as he fits kitchens and removes it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 White spirit/turpes and wash off after. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 Leave it alone for a while.... it will then rub off with your finger/cloth etc...stanley knife a line where you want it to stay though Some take longer than others etc etc ...be patient alternative...go to a glazing company and buy `silicone remover` ...dont know how it affects fibreglass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The five fingered widow Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 You can get a product specifically designed to remove sealant and such from hardware shops, including B&Q. Sorry can't remember the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 There's a product called Silicone Eater available from www.screwfix.co.uk and no doubt other places too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Would turps or thinners wreck the grp ? Danger Will Robinson ..... whatever you do don't get any THINNERS on the GRP!! Normally, just rubbing it with your finger should make it try to 'ball' and then it should just peel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembroke Pat Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 I have used acetone to clean GRP dinghies and was recommended this by Laser Sail boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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