I want to remove old silicone from my caravan roof. Any ideas people on the best way to remove it. Used as sealant over seams and needs to be replaced as it has aged.
seadubya,
Jun 9, 8:29pm
Silicone remover works well. Hardware stores stock it.
frank1,
Jun 10, 3:19pm
Silicone remover in my opinion is a waste of money,had same prob,so used a razor blade scraper,replaced silicon (paintable) and repainted the roof-looks good and no leaks
jason_247,
Jun 10, 3:24pm
agree, razor blade and patience.
seadubya,
Jun 10, 3:28pm
I had no problems with it, but only used it to clean up the remaining residue after scraping/cutting away the bulk. I guess with all the different formulations of sealants, it is hit and miss unless you know which exactly which product you are removing. I removed selleys roof and gutter silicone with selleys silicone remover.
mainlander05,
Jun 10, 3:29pm
After razor blade then wipe it with turps and it will soften and wipe clean.I usually just use petrol where it doesn't matter.
arh30,
Jun 10, 7:17pm
Yip razor blade it , even a light grade scotchbrite with meths gets the last of the residue off too :)
captaink,
Jun 10, 8:12pm
The trouble with silicone remover is unless you can get every last bit cleaned up afterwards it resists the new sealant. It tends to make a sticky mess which makes the clean up very difficult. As above no substitute for patience, sharp blade and I prefer to wipe down with meths or prepsol rather than turps. As mentioned petrol works well too.
len_f,
Jun 11, 11:14am
prepsol
joanie32,
Jul 1, 12:25pm
Made a scraper out of a piece or Perspex, finish with prepsol.
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