My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to clean it off so I dont have to scrub each seam after each trip.
Nothing seems to dissolve the silicon so I have a clean surface. I am thinking of eventually repainting the rear of the van but the paint probably wont stick to silicon.
Does anyone have any ideas to remove the silicone, I have tried all sort of stuff, thinners, WD40, a bit of carby cleaner, sugar soap, turps, and etc.
I might destroy the paint but not get rid of all the silicon.
The guy that does all my body repairs on both cars and vans uses a solvent - I would suggest calling a local repairer and asking what solvent they use.
Perhaps Colin Young (Senior Engineer at Caravan Council) may be able to assist
CARAVAN COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
3 Margaret Street,
Parkdale VIC 3195
T: 0409 865 399
F: 03 9587 1828
It looks like milk and can be applied with a rag or sponge.
The wet look version could be described as a long-life Armorall-like coating. I use it on the mirrors, body moulds and bullbar of my vehicle. Apart from providing a shiny new appearance, the bulbar (especially) literally hoses clean. Dirt / dust / grime wont stick to it.
The coating lasts between 3 & 6 months, depending how much traveling I do.
My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to clean it off so I dont have to scrub each seam after each trip.
Nothing seems to dissolve the silicon so I have a clean surface. I am thinking of eventually repainting the rear of the van but the paint probably wont stick to silicon.
Does anyone have any ideas to remove the silicone, I have tried all sort of stuff, thinners, WD40, a bit of carby cleaner, sugar soap, turps, and etc.
I might destroy the paint but not get rid of all the silicon.
Thanks in advance.
Perhaps Colin Young (Senior Engineer at Caravan Council) may be able to assist
CARAVAN COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
3 Margaret Street,
Parkdale VIC 3195
T: 0409 865 399
F: 03 9587 1828
caravancouncil@optusnet.com.au
www.bunnings.com.au/berger-jet-dry-1l-stone-paving-natural-sealer_p141003
www.bunnings.com.au/berger-jet-dry-1l-stone-paving-wet-look-sealer_p14100384
It looks like milk and can be applied with a rag or sponge.
The wet look version could be described as a long-life Armorall-like coating. I use it on the mirrors, body moulds and bullbar of my vehicle. Apart from providing a shiny new appearance, the bulbar (especially) literally hoses clean. Dirt / dust / grime wont stick to it.
The coating lasts between 3 & 6 months, depending how much traveling I do.