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05-13-2008, 10:51 AM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
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For Silicone, the only product I have found so far is Digesil Gel Stripper.
It will soften up the Silicone, to where it sort od shrivels, and is then removeable by peeling it off the aluminum. Expensive, but worth it.
MEK isn't available in CA, I believe. Hearing how harmful to biology it is, I wouldn't probably buy it.
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05-13-2008, 12:26 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Uwe, you are afraid of MEK? You were German but I think you have been here too long... 
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05-13-2008, 01:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1973 27' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,062
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MEK comes in Methyl Ester Ketone and Methyl Ether Ketone flavors too - the Ester is perfume compared to the ordinary Ethyl...
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05-13-2008, 02:49 PM
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
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Originally Posted by 62overlander
Uwe, you are afraid of MEK? You were German but I think you have been here too long... |
I am not sure, but you're probably right. Yes, I am afraid.
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05-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Isn't ketone a cousin to kepone? That alone would keep me away from the stuff. Reminds me of a little tune by the Dead Kennedys...
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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05-25-2008, 03:37 PM
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Fraubear
1968 17' Caravel
Noblesville
, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 40
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Great Weatherstripping Adhesive Remover
Maybe this is common knowledge on this Forum, but the Home Depot folks recommended Pure Citrus Orange Air Freshener to remove adhesive residue from the old weatherstripping. I was skeptical, but it really works! You can wipe most of it off with a paper towel. Just a little further work with a wire brush and the residue is gone.
Carol
Noblesville, IN
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05-25-2008, 07:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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A wire brush on my baby's aluminum skin!?!? 
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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05-25-2008, 10:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,255
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Old Vulkem removal...
I have had reasonable sucess removing the remains of old Vulkem using paint thinner or lacquer thinner. I have typically scraped off what I could with a putty knife or a plastic scraper. A little elbow grease along with the thinner does pretty well for the last little bit.
Malcolm
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05-26-2008, 02:46 PM
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Fraubear
1968 17' Caravel
Noblesville
, Indiana
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 40
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A wire brush on my baby's aluminum skin!?!?
Oh, gosh, never. I just used it on the interior of the window frame, where the weatherstripping sticks.
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