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05-12-2008, 06:04 PM
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MyFirstStreamer
1963 26' Overlander
Indiana
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How to remove old caulk, glue and crud?
I am about to reseal doors and windows. I tried goof-off and Lift-off in an attempt to scape out the old caulk, glue etc... WD40 works OK for caulk but can get a handle on the old glue and adhesives used to afix old seals etc... Anybody have a trick for scaping out old glue and years if accumulated crud around doors and windows? Tks, Z..
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05-12-2008, 06:06 PM
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One of the tool distributors sells an item that is basically a very large round eraser that coes into the chuck of your electric drill. It removes stickers, pinstripes, and adhesives, as well as adhesive-backed stuff. Supposed to be non-marring.
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05-12-2008, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
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3m makes on and it worked very well on a fiberglass shell on a fleet vehicle we worked on, never tried it on metal, but assume if its safe for fiberglass it is safe for metal, though you'd need to be careful the area doesn't get too hot, tons of friction. You can get it through almost any auto paint supply house. We tried caulking remover from Home Depot and it worked well, as well as xylol (or zylol) solvent from the hardware store took care of some of it as well. Plastic puddy knife can also come in very handy.
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05-12-2008, 06:16 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
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I used a brass or plastic brush wheel in the drill, then the dremel to get the stuff off of the two windows that I have done so far.
Aaron
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05-12-2008, 06:17 PM
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MyFirstStreamer
1963 26' Overlander
Indiana
, Indiana
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Thanks! I am going to pick that up tomorrow. -Z
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05-12-2008, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
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3M makes a caulking remover that works great on silicone. It comes in a red and white(?) bottle that looks like a bottle of school glue. Apply it, let it sit for a couple of hours, caulking comes off in a string.
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05-12-2008, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fyrzowt
3M makes a caulking remover that works great on silicone. It comes in a red and white(?) bottle that looks like a bottle of school glue. Apply it, let it sit for a couple of hours, caulking comes off in a string.
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Do you know if it works on Vulkem & Sikaflex?
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05-12-2008, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
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On an earlier thread I read where somebody used De-solv-it for removing the glues from gaskets and weather stripping. I used it last weekend and it worked well on the glue for the gaskets, but not for the weather stripping on the screen door. From just trying different things such as goof of, steel wool, 3-M scouring pads, lots of elbow grease and De-Solv-it I got most of it off but not all of it. I also burned out my dremel using a wire brush with it. I still have a little bit to go so if anybody else knows of anything that works please let me know. I am speaking about the adhesive for the weather stripping for the screen door.
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05-12-2008, 07:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
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State of
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xylol/xylene works great even on vulkem, even old stuff. not sure about clear coats though.
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05-12-2008, 07:29 PM
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Restorations done right
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1962 26' Overlander
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MEK... it is the bomb. Cleans aluminum instantly and takes off any foreign substance. It dries very quick and the fumes make you smile from ear to ear. MEK, I highly recommend it. I just bought a 5 gallon of it specifically to clean up before and after polishing.
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05-12-2008, 07:34 PM
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1975 25' Tradewind
Albany
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[quote=SIU Bound]On an earlier thread I read where somebody used De-solv-it for removing the glues from gaskets and weather stripping. I used it last weekend and it worked well on the glue for the gaskets, but not for the weather stripping on the screen door. From just trying different things such as goof of, steel wool, 3-M scouring pads, lots of elbow grease and De-Solv-it I got most of it off but not all of it. I also burned out my dremel using a wire brush with it. I still have a little bit to go so if anybody else knows of anything that works please let me know. I am speaking about the adhesive for the weather stripping for the screen door.
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Brian
I used a presure washer on my screendoor and it came right off. This was pretty old so had been on there for a long time. Rancher Jim
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05-12-2008, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cameront120
Do you know if it works on Vulkem & Sikaflex?
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I don't know that. It is called Caulk remover, I have only tried it on silicone. It works great for that.
Dave
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05-12-2008, 09:57 PM
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1974 31' Sovereign
flint
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I can recommend the stuff I got at Ace Hardware called "Contractor" or something similar that works well. It really melts the clear silicon the the PO loved so much.
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05-12-2008, 10:04 PM
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I replaced all my window gaskets last year. I can't remember where I got the information but the thread I read to replace window gaskets said to use acetone to remove the glue after you scrape most of the gasket material off. It worked fine for me and its cheap. Use gloves!
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05-12-2008, 10:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
MEK... it is the bomb. Cleans aluminum instantly and takes off any foreign substance. It dries very quick and the fumes make you smile from ear to ear. MEK, I highly recommend it. I just bought a 5 gallon of it specifically to clean up before and after polishing.
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You should really be using a respirator. It will cause nervious system damage over time.
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05-12-2008, 10:35 PM
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1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
MEK... it is the bomb. Cleans aluminum instantly and takes off any foreign substance. It dries very quick and the fumes make you smile from ear to ear. MEK, I highly recommend it. I just bought a 5 gallon of it specifically to clean up before and after polishing.
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MEK:
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
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05-13-2008, 04:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thecatsandi
You should really be using a respirator. It will cause nervious system damage over time.
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Sorry, I was making a joke.
Folks MEK is at the very top of the solvent chain. If MEK does not remove it, it is not coming off. Not only will the fumes get you high as a kite, but the solvent actually will seep into your skin. Gloves are highly recommended too. MEK is acetone on steroids. Use it with caution. Wear gloves and a resperator that has a chemical filter in it. Most resperators come with filters for organic filter only, so a trip to a good auto body paint store or a real paint store like Sherwin Williams might be needed. Do not put it in a bag and inhale, that would be very bad for you.
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05-13-2008, 04:17 AM
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thecatsandi
You should really be using a respirator. It will cause nervious system damage over time.
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This is what the Scorecard.com has to say about METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK).
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
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05-13-2008, 04:18 AM
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Restorations done right
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You must have a material data safety log in your shop... karma to you for that.
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05-13-2008, 09:59 AM
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4 Rivet Member
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1956 22' Caravanner
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aircraft stripper
Aircraft Stripper works great but wear a respirator. I bought a gallon to remove some zolatone and then found that it worked great for removing just about anything else.
Great stuff, but make sure to wear gloves (chemical resistant) and glasses.
Doug
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