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11-10-2011, 08:56 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1962 19' Globetrotter
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 156
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What is this crap??!?
hey guys
Wanted to put my first threads in the right places. I am the "new" owner of a 62 globetrotter that im turning into a concession trailer….built several before but never worked on an airstream.
1. what is this crap….and how do I get it off..?? I can pick at it with my nail…it's soft and I imagine it's silicone??
If someone can point it out what it is..I will search this forum on how to combat and remove it. Just hauled it from Oregon to Vancouver BC…what a trip! I want to start with this mess thats on there and then assess where i'm at.
thanks everybody!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...z/782a5e12.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...z/28198553.jpg
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11-10-2011, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Yep, that looks like some amatuer's attempt at sealing the seams with "who knows what" most likely %#$@*! silicone gutter seal from the looks of it.
You may want to check out this recent thread for some ideas on getting rid of it...
Shari 
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11-10-2011, 09:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 156
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there we go didnt know we could embed
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11-10-2011, 09:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 156
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how can people be this stupid i dont get it
What are my chances for getting this all off
im prepared to go to battle
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11-10-2011, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,991
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Hard to say what it is just by looking at pictures. It might be old vulkum? Anyway, you'll probably need to experiment with different solvents until you find one that disolves it. Start by scrapping as much as you can off with a plastic putty knife, being careful to not damage the aluminum. Some of the solvents we've used with sucess are MEK, carb cleaner (this seemed to work the best on old vulkum), brake cleaner, and silicone cleaner.
Good luck!
Chris
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11-10-2011, 10:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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Boy, from a distance that almost looks like that old aluminum-in-a-tube that the hardware stores used to sell. Best of luck!
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WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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11-10-2011, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,570
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Many caulking compounds become much easier to remove when heated. A heat gun on a moderate setting should not hurt the aluminum. After heating a patch of the goop, I suggest using a plastic scraper to get as much off as possible. The more you can safely remove that way, the more likely solvent will be effective in removing the remainder.
Tim
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11-10-2011, 12:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,917
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It Looks Like DAP Gutter Caulking...
Can't tell for sure.
But that is my guess.
I feel your pain. 
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2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 6.2L Max Tow Four Corners Unit WBCCI #5783
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11-10-2011, 12:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 156
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well well well
Couple of phone calls and figured out what it was:
555/555R Brilliant Aluminum Roof Coating | Henry.com
guess im going to call them and get more info!
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11-10-2011, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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You could try a heat gun with plastic putty knife to see if that works.
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11-10-2011, 08:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 156
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does mineral spirits damage the aluminum?
Was recommended to me by the company for gooping it up as well
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11-10-2011, 08:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stupidnoob
does mineral spirits damage the aluminum?
Was recommended to me by the company for gooping it up as well
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Doesn't hurt a thing. I use it all the time between polish grades, to clean things up.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-29-2011, 07:25 PM
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RGates
1968 20' Globetrotter
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
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I have used Goof-off to tame the silicones put on my old abused girl, a 1968 Globetrotter. I even used Easy Off oven cleaner on the vent grills and it took off all the burn marks. It might etch though. I would spray the area using a strong solvent and let it soak in. Then using a razor just trim it off. It is time consuming but I got a nice end result. My previous wingnut tore out the rear window, used 2X4's to frame in a air conditioner and then spray foamed the inside. Of course he tore out the hardware.
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